# iVAC vs Mach 7

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mach 7 at none against iVAC's 1. Mach 7 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iVAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Mach 7 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iVAC against 5.0 for Mach 7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, Mach 7 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVAC | Mach 7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivac/id406796940/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-7/id878176575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| 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 |


### Mach 7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-7/id878176575)

This app provides flight preparation and tracking for VFR pilots of planes, ultralights, and helicopters. It offers an intuitive interface for planning routes, calculating fuel, and monitoring flight progress with GPS tracking on a moving map.

**Highlights:** VFR flight preparation, GPS flight tracking on moving map, Fuel and weight/balance calculations, Weather and NOTAM briefings, Offline flight operation, Interactive map display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVAC free?

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

### Is Mach 7 free?

Mach 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iVAC or Mach 7?

iVAC and Mach 7 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do iVAC or Mach 7 have ads?

Neither iVAC nor Mach 7 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iVAC or Mach 7?

iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mach 7 every 3 weeks. Most recently, iVAC was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mach 7 on July 4, 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.*