iFAR vs AFI Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFAR
Access and search the complete 48 Federal Acquisition Regulation. View full PDF pages and easily share them via email for reference. The content is fully searchable and indexed.
- Full Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Searchable content
- PDF page viewing
- Email export functionality
- Indexed for quick access
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Self contained title 48 Federal Acquisition Regulation with full PDF pages ready to email for reference. Completely searchable and indexed!
AFI Explorer
Access and search Air Force publications on your Apple devices. Get AI-powered answers, save favorites, and always have the latest versions of documents. Designed for Air Force personnel.
- AI-powered answers
- Comprehensive publication library
- Smart search functionality
- Personal favorites sync
- Automatic synchronization
- Modern iOS/macOS design
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AFI Explorer brings streamlined access to Air Force publications directly to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built for Air Force personnel, this native app delivers the publications you need with speed and precision. What's Included: AI-Powered Answers: Ask a question about popular Air Force publications and get an answer in seconds, with links to the publications it drew from. Answers are AI-generated and may be inaccurate — always verify against the official publication. Comprehensive Library: Access the complete catalog of publicly releasable Air Force departmental publications and MAJCOM supplements, kept in step with the official e-publishing website. Smart Search: Find exactly what you need with search that moves through the entire publication library quickly and precisely. Save for Offline: Keep your most-used publications on device and open them anywhere, with or without a signal. Modern Design: An interface built for iOS 26 and macOS 26, featuring refined navigation, improved readability, and smooth performance across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Always Current: Publications refresh automatically, so you always have the latest version of each one. No account, no ads, and no tracking. Your feedback drives continuous improvement. Email us at feedback@afiexplorer.com. AFI Explorer - Essential publication access for today's Air Force. Not an official U.S. Air Force application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iFAR at Free against AFI Explorer's $4.99. iFAR also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). AFI Explorer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (59% vs 22%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
iFAR is free to download; AFI Explorer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AFI Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFI Explorer has 245 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of iFAR's written reviews are positive against 59% of AFI Explorer's.
iFAR ships an update every 11 months, AFI Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFAR | AFI Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (245 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 59.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 245 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #18 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Visual Soft Inc. | William Walker |
Customer experience
iFAR
AFI Explorer
In-app purchases
iFAR
No in-app purchases
AFI Explorer
No in-app purchases
