# iVAC vs Airmate

The clearest difference is rating: iVAC at 5.0 against Airmate's 4.5. iVAC also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Airmate's advantage is ratings volume (545 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iVAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Airmate sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iVAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airmate has 545 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of iVAC's written reviews are positive against 75% of Airmate's.

iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, Airmate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVAC | Airmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivac/id406796940/reviews)** | [4.5 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmate/id998181102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **545** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Rozé](https://appshunter.io/developer/326272897) | [Myriel Aviation SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/998181101) |

## 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 |


### Airmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmate/id998181102)

This app provides pilots with comprehensive flight planning tools, including weather forecasts, airport data, and navigation charts. It enhances situational awareness with a moving map, traffic displays, and terrain elevation views. Pilots can also file flight plans and record their flights.

**Highlights:** Flight planning and weather forecasts, Airport data and aviation maps, Moving map with aircraft location, Traffic and terrain elevation display, Flight plan filing and management, Flight recording and replay, ADS-B traffic and weather reception

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airmate Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Photorealistic terrain display | $47.99 | per year |
| Flight plan filing token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token for 1 year chart access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Argentina Center VFR 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chile North VFR chart 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chile Santiago VFR chart 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Argentina/Chile South VFR 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chart download token | $8.99 | one-time |
| Italy North Avioportolano 2022 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $17.99 | one-time |
| Airmate Pro version | $22.99 | one-time |
| Tunisia VFR Air Million 2024 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Skyguide Swiss VFR Airport Plates (with one year updates) | $36.99 | one-time |
| Airmate Dispatcher | $44.99 | one-time |
| Avioportolano VFR Airfield Plates for Italy (one year subscription) | $46.99 | one-time |
| Airport Plates premium browser | $54.99 | one-time |
| UAE 2023 Rogers Data | $79.99 | one-time |
| UAE 2025 Rogers Data | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iVAC free?

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

### Is Airmate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iVAC or Airmate?

iVAC is rated higher. iVAC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Airmate averages 4.5 from 545 ratings.

### Do iVAC or Airmate have ads?

Neither iVAC nor Airmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iVAC or Airmate?

iVAC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Airmate every 6 weeks. Most recently, iVAC was updated on September 29, 2026 and Airmate on September 27, 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.*