AirTrack Classic vs CaptainVFR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirTrack Classic
This app provides real-time flight and navigation data wirelessly, ideal for flight simulators. It allows users to track virtual flights, remotely control simulated aircraft, and access detailed flight information on their device.
- Real-time flight and navigation data
- Flight simulator integration
- Remote flight control
- Primary Flight Display (PFD)
- Multi-Function Display (MFD)
- Route planner (FMC)
- Real-time weather information
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AirTrack integrates with multiple data sources in order to report flight and navigation data wirelessly and in real time. Designed to be used with a Flight Simulator, with the aid of a plugin this application allows you to track your virtual flights in real-time in the palm of your hand, as well as to remotely control your simulated flights. You no longer need to stay glued to the computer in order to know if you're still flying at 39,000 feet, if you're still heading to the right waypoint, how long you've got left or what the weather is going to be like at your destination airport; you can now relax and do it in the garden or anywhere within WiFi reach really and control your flight with your thumb. But if this isn't enough, AirTrack can also use your device's built-in GPS, Accelerometer and Gyro to determine your current movements and attitude and the Internet to download real weather to simulate an aircraft's sensors. Turn your car trip into a flight experience by getting information about your instant position, heading and surrounding waypoints. See yourself in an EFIS style navigation display / primary flight display or plan your multi-leg trip with the built in route planner FMC which gives you real-time information about your waypoints, how far they are and how long it will take you to reach them. With its built-in database of FIX, VOR, NDB and Airports, AirTrack can also be used as a flight simulator companion allowing you to plan and monitor your trip, target a VOR or even perform a full IFR approach without ever needing to look at the screen. The AirTrack features include: - A full Primary Flight Display with speed, altitude, vertical speed, barometric pressure - Also in the PFD, compass, AI with roll/pitch, auto-pilot status and settings. - Instant GS, IAS, MACH, TAS and VS when available. - An MFD with APP, VOR, MAP and PLN mode with centered and expanded views. - The whole world as a map of geo contours in the MFD. - NAV / ADF and ILS / Approach guidance in the PFD and MFD. - An MCP panel to control the Aircraft's Auto-Pilot. - Wind speed and direction indicators. - Next waypoint reporting on the MFD. - Electronic Flight Bag style interface for iPad, - An advanced multimode navigation display. - A multi-leg FMC style route planner. - Enroute Airways decoder. - SID, STAR and Approach procedures decoder. - Bi-directional radio stack. - AutoTransponder Mode. - Customizable waypoints. - Saved waypoints and Nearby waypoints. - Real-Time weather information for airports. - Detailed airport information including runways. - A database of localities worldwide. - Built-in database of intersections, VORs and NDBs. - Support for NAVIGRAPH FMS AIRAC cycles. - Tracking of VATSIM / IVAO/ PilotEdge surrounding air traffic on the MFD. - Tracking of which controllers are online in VATSIM/IVAO. - Auto-tuning of ATC frequencies to COM1/COM2. - Automatic position report generation for oceanic. - Enhanced graphics with high-res Retina Display. - Remote Yoke/Joystick/Rudder for flight simulator. - Support for X-Plane - Support for Flight Simulator 2020 - Support for FS9 and FSX(*) - Cloud Services flight plan and waypoint sync. - Cloud based auto-sync advanced flight planner - Cloud based Approach plate / charts viewer with user charts. - And much more ... (*) Support for the old FS9 and FSX simulators is limited and provided by a third party plugin which is no longer actively maintained.
CaptainVFR
This app provides comprehensive flight planning and navigation tools for VFR pilots. It offers interactive aviation maps, flight planning assistance, airport data, and essential pilot tools for safe and efficient visual flight rules operations.
- Interactive aviation maps with offline support
- Intuitive flight planning with route calculations
- Comprehensive airport database with weather and NOTAMs
- Essential pilot tools including E6B computer
- Real-time GPS tracking and moving map
- Offline capability for core navigation
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Captain VFR - Professional Flight Planning & Navigation Transform your VFR flying experience with Captain VFR, the comprehensive flight planning and navigation app designed by pilots, for pilots. Whether you're a student pilot or seasoned aviator, Captain VFR provides all the tools you need for safe and efficient visual flight rules operations. KEY FEATURES Interactive Aviation Maps • High-resolution worldwide coverage with offline support • Real-time GPS tracking with moving map display • Customizable map layers including airspaces, navaids, and reporting points • Smooth performance optimized for all devices Flight Planning Made Simple • Intuitive drag-and-drop waypoint management • Automatic route calculations with distance, time, and fuel estimates • Multiple aircraft profiles with performance data • Save and organize unlimited flight plans Comprehensive Airport Database • Detailed information for thousands of airports worldwide • Runway data, frequencies, and elevation details • Real-time METAR/TAF weather with color-coded flight categories • NOTAM information for US and European airports Essential Pilot Tools • Weight and balance calculator with graphical CG display • Complete E6B flight computer functions • Fuel consumption and endurance calculations • Wind correction and crosswind components • Density altitude calculator • Unit conversions for all aviation measurements Navigation & Tracking • HSI-style compass with GPS track • Real-time altitude and speed display • Flight path recording with altitude profile • Estimated time of arrival calculations • Nearest airport finder for emergencies Professional Features • Dark mode for night flying • Comprehensive checklist management • Aircraft performance profiles • Pilot logbook integration ready • Weather overlay with METAR symbols • Airspace alerts and information Offline Capability • Download maps for offline use • No internet required for core navigation features • Cached weather and airport data • Perfect for remote area flying Why Pilots Choose Captain VFR: • Reliable - Trusted by thousands of pilots worldwide • Intuitive - Clean interface designed for cockpit use • Comprehensive - Everything you need in one app • Accurate - Regular database updates • Safe - Built with flight safety as top priority Perfect For: • Student pilots learning navigation • Private pilots planning cross-countries• Flight instructors teaching VFR procedures • Commercial pilots flying VFR legs • Anyone passionate about general aviation Important Notice: Captain VFR is designed as a supplementary tool for VFR flight planning and situational awareness. Always use official charts and follow regulations for actual navigation. Not for use as primary navigation. Regular Updates Include: • New features based on pilot feedback • Updated airport and navaid databases • Performance improvements • Enhanced weather integration • Bug fixes and stability improvements Join the Captain VFR community and experience the difference a pilot-centric app makes. Download now and take your first flight plan for free! Questions or suggestions? We love hearing from pilots! Contact us through the app or visit our support page. Safe flying!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CaptainVFR at Free against AirTrack Classic's $19.99. CaptainVFR also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
CaptainVFR is free to download; AirTrack Classic costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AirTrack Classic ships an update every 2 months, CaptainVFR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirTrack Classic | CaptainVFR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joao Cabral | Quality Unit s.r.o. |
Customer experience
AirTrack Classic
CaptainVFR
Bugs and requests
AirTrack Classic
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes or closes automatically
- App does not open or shows a black screen
- Connection issues with FSX/X-Plane
- MCP controls not working
- Flight plan import issues
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- Waypoint import issues
- App not syncing with flight simulator
- Location services not working or causing issues
- App not working after iOS updates
- Plugin not working or difficult to install
- Some ICAO codes not showing
- FMC heading freezes
- Controls are reversed
- Cannot read FMC in X-Plane
- App slows down FSX performance
- Charts are experimental and may not work
- Incompatible with FSX non-default aircraft
- White icon after update
Requested features
19 requests- Add FMC functionality
- Improve compatibility with specific add-on aircraft (e.g., PMDG, FF777, A320Neo)
- Include engine parameters display
- Add a moving map with satellite view (like Google Maps)
- More instrument style options (e.g., Cessna 172, Avidyne, G1000)
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- Ability to upload own AIRAC data
- Real-time weather integration
- Simulate more traffic
- Landscape mode option
- Option to customize page layouts
- Improve FMC database management (avoid expiration)
- Add SID/STAR support
- Improve graphics quality
- Allow editing FMC entries (e.g., altitude)
- Add VATSIM controller voice and text display
- Better instructions for plugin placement
- Integration of approach/procedure charts
- Add holding patterns on route
- Ability to use as a real-world flight aid (with privacy concerns addressed)
CaptainVFR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AirTrack Classic
No in-app purchases
CaptainVFR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AirTrack Classic free?
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Do AirTrack Classic or CaptainVFR have ads?
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