Comparison

iVAC vs SDVFR Next

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iVAC

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
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iVAC : une application de pilotes pour les pilotes. iVAC est une application qui vous propose un accès rapide à l'atlas VAC/IAC/DIRCAM FRANCE et Outre-Mer du SIA. L'application intègre également désormais l'atlas des terrains ULM du site BASULM. Si un accès à Internet est disponible, l’application télécharge automatiquement la dernière mise à jour d'une carte et l'affiche. Si l’accès à Internet n’est pas disponible (en altitude par exemple), l’application affiche automatiquement la dernière version téléchargée de la carte. Quelles que soient les conditions réseau, vous disposez toujours d’une carte plus ou moins récente pour tous les aérodromes français. Une mise à jour mensuelle est mise en ligne par le SIA et iVAC vous en informe pour vous en proposer le téléchargement complet. Les données téléchargées proviennent du site du SIA et de BASULM : https://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr https://basulm.ffplum.fr Fonctionnalités : - Stockage des cartes sur votre appareil pour une consultation sans connexion à internet - Affichage des cartes des terrains VAC/IAC Métropole et Outre-Mer - Affichage des cartes des hélistations Métropole et Outre-Mer - Affichage des cartes des terrains ULM - Affichage des terrains par nom ou code OACI - Recherche de terrains par nom ou code OACI - Onglet favoris regroupant vos cartes préférées - Onglet récent regroupant les cartes consultées récemment - Affichage des cartes en portrait et paysage - Affichage des cartes en plein écran - Impression et partage des cartes Avec l'abonnement Premium d'iVAC, profitez également de la possibilité d'organiser vos cartes par dossiers, de la possibilité d'afficher les cartes en mode nuit (écriture blanche sur fond noir) et de trier les cartes par proximité. Conditions d'utilisation : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SDVFR Next

This app provides pilots with advanced navigation tools, including detailed European maps, weather forecasts, and flight planning capabilities. It supports custom waypoints, GPS tracking, and the ability to display multiple map layers simultaneously for comprehensive situational awareness.

Highlights
  • European vector maps
  • Day/night map styles
  • Customizable waypoints
  • GPS tracking and alerts
  • Weather forecasts (METAR, TAF, Wintems)
  • Flight planning and logging
  • Multi-device synchronization
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This application is designed for pilots of aircraft operating under visual flight rules (VFR). Coverage: Artic, France, British Isles, Eastern Europe, Iberia, Balkans, Italia, Scandinavia, Central Europe Features: - Application in English or French - Home made Europe vector map - Day and night styles - Remove upper airspaces with a ceiling filter - Traditional SDICAO map still available - Free ICAO additional maps (14 countries) - Chargeable maps available (see shop at https://skydreamsoft.fr) - Online maps (plan, terrain, satellite, hybrid) - Use your maps in MBTiles format - Use your map layers (KML, GeoJSON, SHP) - Display several maps simultaneously - Change maps according to zoom - Manage your custom waypoints - Georeferenced VAC maps (automatic zoom mode) - GPS tracking (speed vector & time bubbles) - Be alerted in the event of loss of GPS or traffic stream (GDL90) - Estimation of wind aloft - Height estimation (accurate terrain model) - Magnetic declination - Map options (auto-center, orientation) - Direct function (including localities search) - Live track - Replay tracks - Customisable black box - Export of tracks in KML and GPX formats - 2D and 3D track display - Stopwatches - VFR & IFR Notams - Zones from SUPAIP - RTBA (very low altitude network) activations - Double-tap airspace details - Flight profile - Navigation profile - Create your navigations in just a few clicks - Configurable flight log - Take into account climb/descent times - Drift and effective wind taken into account - Overlaps (radio navigation) - Help with choosing frequencies - Export and import of GPX, KML, PLN (Flight Simulator) and FPL (Garmin) navigations - METAR & TAF & SIGMET (raw and decoded) - Wintems (18 levels and 24-hour forecasts) - WINTEM and TEMSI weather maps from Météo-France - Weather radar - Data sheets for your aircraft - Weight and balance screen - Fuel estimates - Narrow route briefing (weather, airfields and notams on your route) - Generation of complete flight report - French documentation (VAC, AIP, ULM, SUP AIP, FFA ICARUS) - Load your personal documents and associate them with custom waypoints - Library of VFR & weather guides, map supplements, legends, etc. - Replace GPS with your flight simulator (FS2020/4, FSX, P3D, X-Plane, FlightGear, AeroFly) - Use SafeSky or your traffic detection unit with GDL90 - Synchronise navigations, aircraft, custom points and tracks between your devices - Numerous customisation options!

Screenshots

iVAC4 screens
SDVFR Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDVFR Next at none against iVAC's 1. iVAC's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 71%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, SDVFR Next every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iVAC versus SDVFR Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVACSDVFR Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better70.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien RozéSKYDREAMSOFT OOD

Customer experience

iVAC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative8.8%

SDVFR Next

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral20.8%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iVAC

Subscriptions1
  • Premium annuel$3.991 Year
None

SDVFR Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVAC free?
iVAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SDVFR Next free?
SDVFR Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iVAC or SDVFR Next have ads?
Neither iVAC nor SDVFR Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVAC or SDVFR Next?
iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, and SDVFR Next every 10 days. Most recently, iVAC was updated on September 28, 2026 and SDVFR Next on September 26, 2026.

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