OzRunways EFB vs AeroChart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OzRunways EFB
This app provides a comprehensive Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution for pilots, offering flight planning, GPS navigation, and access to essential aeronautical publications and maps. It supports offline use and includes features like weather radar and live flight tracking.
- Flight planning
- GPS moving maps
- Offline map downloads
- Weather radar
- Live flight tracking
- Weight & Balance calculations
- Aeronautical publication access
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OzRunways - Australia's #1 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) is now available internationally. APPROVED BY Australian CASA under CASR 175. (See https://support.ozrunways.com/kb for information). Download now for a 1 month free trial. Download aeronautical publications onto your iPhone & iPad. See your position on every aviation map. Properly licensed documents ensure you will stay up-to-date with the latest amendments of: - Australian MAPS (Every updated VTC, VNC, WAC, ERC High/Low & PCA), ERSA, DAPS and AIP. - New Zealand ERC, VNC, Topographic 250k/50k, Vol 1-4 and LINZ Satellite maps. - Latin America maps and approach charts - South African 500k/1M/250k aero maps, plus entire continent TPC, ONC and OpenStreetMap. - Select European maps and charts - Global custom-made OpenStreetMap with airspace. - Skyvector global ERC and VNC maps Features: - Weather radar with lightning - Live flight tracking over cellular network - Weight & Balance - Flight planner - See your aircraft position on selected approach plates and taxi diagrams - GPS Moving maps with every waypoint/Navaid in the world from official databases. - Online and offline street address search. - Download all maps and charts for offline use. - Print documents to compatible printers using Apple AirPrint. - Full text search of AIP. - Download on demand (then save), or download all documents at home for offline use. - Annual subscription based login, so you aren't paying full price for a publication 1 week before it expires. - Night-time mode on iPad to reduce brightness. Use must be in accordance with applicable aviation regulations. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. See https://support.ozrunways.com/kb FAQ for details.
AeroChart
Access and visualize a vast collection of aeronautical charts for navigation and aviation planning. This app organizes navigation data, making it more practical and accessible on mobile devices for pilots and enthusiasts.
- 60,000 aeronautical charts
- 30,000 worldwide aerodromes
- 100,000 waypoints (US & Brazil)
- Covers 67 countries
- Offline chart access
- GeoRef overlay capabilities
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• 70,000 aeronautical charts • 30,000 worldwide aerodromes • 80,000 waypoints (United States and Brazil) • 67 countries AeroChart is an application designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It is a pioneer in the segment. AeroChart is an aggregator and content organizer, focused on commercial aviation, which aids in navigation and allows the visualization of navigation charts. This app facilitates access of pilots to charts - formerly accomplished via PDF through generic readers . Adapted for mobile device access just getting more practical and organized. REGIONS / SUBSCRIPTIONS (name, description with length of subscription) • ASIA (Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand) - Asia 1 month-Aero Charts Asia 1 month - Asia 6 months-Aero Charts Asia 6 months • BRAZIL - Brazil 1 month-Aero Charts Brazil 1 month - Brazil 1 month Plus-Aero Charts Brazil 1 month + GeoRef - Brazil 6 months-Aero Charts Brazil 6 months - Brazil 6 months Plus-Aero Charts Brazil 6 months + GeoRef • EUROPE - Europe 1 month-Aero Charts Europe 1 month - Europe 1 month Plus-Aero Charts Europe 1 month + GeoRef - Europe 6 months-Aero Charts Europe 6 months - Europe 6 months Plus-Aero Charts Europe 6 months + GeoRef • MIDDLE EAST(Bahrain, Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates) - MidEast 1 month-Aero Charts MidEast 1 month - MidEast 6 months-Aero Charts MidEast 6 months • OCEANIA (New Zealand only) - Oceania 1 month-Aero Charts Oceania 1 month - Oceania 6 months-Aero Charts Oceania 6 months • RUSSIA (Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) - Russia 1 month-Aero Charts Russia 1 month - Russia 6 months-Aero Charts Russia 6 months • USA (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) - USA 1 month-Aero Charts USA 1 month - USA 1 month Plus-Aero Charts USA 1 month + GeoRef - USA 6 months-Aero Charts USA 6 months - USA 6 months Plus-Aero Charts USA 6 months + GeoRef ATTENTION: All the above subscriptions are also available in the [Premium] version. See conditions below. • Aero Charts means a limited time access package to the aeronautical charts (IFR, VFR and ENR) of the region informed of official and public Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP) with possibility of offline use and updates. • GeoRef means providing the overlay capabilities of the aeronautical charts on the map integrated with the user's location. Available only on aeronautical charts provided by the publisher. • [Premium] means a benefit granted to paying users of the Premium Version of previous applications with six months of evaluation period. TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY https://www.data-appz.com/terms_and_conditions.html https://www.data-appz.com/privacy_policy.html • Attention : This App should be used as an auxiliary tool in the planning phase of the flight to be conducted, not replacing the official documentation to be used by airmen during phases of flight. • The content of the application is obtained from official and public Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) of each country. We are not responsible for the slowness, interruption or closure of services in a particular country and we will try to minimize this in the best way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: OzRunways EFB at free with in-app purchases against AeroChart's subscription. OzRunways EFB also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). AeroChart's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. OzRunways EFB sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and AeroChart sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OzRunways EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of OzRunways EFB's written reviews are positive against 40% of AeroChart's.
OzRunways EFB ships an update weekly, AeroChart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OzRunways EFB | AeroChart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (145 ratings) — better | 4.4 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 145 — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OzRunways Pty. Ltd. | DataAppz Tecnologia Ltda |
Customer experience
OzRunways EFB
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In-app purchases
OzRunways EFB
- Latin America VFR Standard$14.99
- Latin America VFR Plus$28.99
- Latin America IFR Premium$59.99
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- Africa & Middle East$69.99
- Australia VFR Standard$99.99
- New Zealand VFR$119.99
- Australia Essential$149.99
- New Zealand Essential$149.99
- New Zealand Plus$229.00
- Australia Plus$229.00
- New Zealand Ultimate$349.00
- Australia Ultimate$399.00
AeroChart
- Asia 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- Europe 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- MidEast 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
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- Oceania 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- USA 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- Europe 1 month Plus1 Month trial$4.791 Month
- USA 1 month Plus1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- MidEast 6 months1 Month trial$10.496 Months
- USA 6 months1 Month trial$10.496 Months
- USA 6 months Plus1 Month trial$20.996 Months
- USA 6 months Plus [Premium]6 Months trial$20.996 Months









