# iVAC vs Mach7 Pilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVAC at 79% against Mach7 Pilot's 20%. Mach7 Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iVAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Mach7 Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, Mach7 Pilot every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVAC | Mach7 Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivac/id406796940/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Rozé](https://appshunter.io/developer/326272897) | [X-One Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/878176578) |

## What reviewers say

### iVAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivac/id406796940)

Access French and overseas VAC/IAC/DIRCAM charts and ULM airfield maps offline. The app automatically displays the latest downloaded chart version when internet access is unavailable, ensuring you always have a recent map for French airfields. Monthly updates are provided, with notifications for new downloads.

**Highlights:** Offline chart storage, Search by name or ICAO code, Favorites and recent charts, Portrait and landscape view, Full-screen map display, Print and share maps, Organize charts by folder (Premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium annuel | $3.99 | per year |


### Mach7 Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach7-pilot/id1498184728)

Prepare flight plans on a computer, including navigation logs, fuel calculations, and weather. Track your flight in real-time on a moving map via GPS on a tablet. All flight preparation and tracking tools are integrated into one intuitive platform.

**Highlights:** Flight trajectory planning, Fuel cost estimation, Mass and balance calculation, Navigation log creation, Flight profile generation, Weather and NOTAM integration, GPS flight tracking on moving map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVAC free?

iVAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mach7 Pilot free?

Mach7 Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iVAC or Mach7 Pilot have ads?

Neither iVAC nor Mach7 Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iVAC or Mach7 Pilot?

iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mach7 Pilot every 3 weeks. Most recently, iVAC was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mach7 Pilot on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*