Q Code vs Navigraph Charts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q Code
Decode aviation Notam Q-codes quickly and easily. Enter the four letters following 'Q' to instantly see the Notam Subject, Component, and Condition codes. Essential for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
- Q-Code decoding
- Notam Subject lookup
- Component code display
- Condition code display
- Simple interface
Read full descriptionHide full description
Aviation Notam Q-Code decoder. Simply enter the four letters following the Q and the program will display the associated Notam Subject, Component and Condition codes.
Navigraph Charts
This app provides comprehensive aviation charts and navigation data for flight simulation. It offers worldwide IFR and VFR chart coverage, updated regularly, and integrates seamlessly with popular flight simulators. Features include moving maps, weather overlays, and annotation tools to enhance the simulated flight experience.
- Jeppesen charts and navigation data
- Worldwide IFR and VFR chart coverage
- Regular 28-day AIRAC updates
- Moving Maps
- Weather overlays (radar, winds)
- 3D Globe Projection
- Annotation tools
Read full descriptionHide full description
Looking for the most comprehensive software solution for flight simulation? Navigraph Charts is your co-pilot. Navigraph Charts 8 has been developed with emphasis on delivering a seamless and intuitive experience, reducing the pilot workload in all phases of the simulated flight. Why you'll always want Navigraph Charts with you in the cockpit: - Only provider of Jeppesen charts and navigation data for flight simulation. - Access to IFR chart coverage at over 7,000 airports worldwide. - Charts and data sourced from Jeppesen and updated every 28 days according to the AIRAC calendar. - Largest dataset of its kind in the world. - Most up-to-date and modern navigation software for flight simulation. - Simulator sceneries, flight plans, charts, navigation systems, and addon software are all in sync with data from the same source. - Great support. New features in Navigraph Charts 8: - Worldwide VFR Charts powered by Jeppesen VFR data - Seamless Zoom - 3D Globe Projection - Autopinning of Procedure Charts - Runway Crosswind and Airport Weather Information - Vector Charts - Weather overlays including radar and winds - ATIS - NOTAM - Annotate and draw on charts and SimBrief operational flight plan - VATSIM and IVAO traffic and ATC sector display Navigraph Unlimited features: - Moving Maps - Zoom all the way down to gate level. - 3D globe projection helps visualize Great Circle distances and polar routes. - Saves time and effort by automatically organizing relevant airport charts to pinboard. - Weather information including runway crosswinds updated in real-time. - No commitment - cancel any time you like. Moving Maps compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane and Prepar3d.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Navigraph Charts at 4.9 against Q Code's 3.0. Navigraph Charts also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Q Code's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Navigraph Charts holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Navigraph Charts has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Q Code's written reviews are positive against 68% of Navigraph Charts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Q Code ships an update every 5 months, Navigraph Charts monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Q Code | Navigraph Charts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 68.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lonnie Ganz | Navigraph |
Customer experience
Q Code
Navigraph Charts
Bugs and requests
Q Code
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Navigraph Charts
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sim link not working consistently on some platforms
- Waypoint recognition issues when entering SIDs/STARs
- Occasional blank or missing chart displays
- Login problems after recent iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to draw and annotate on charts
- Improve integration with other flight planning tools like PFPX
- Implement live traffic overlay on charts
- Introduce VFR chart options
- Add more customization options for chart views
In-app purchases
Q Code
No in-app purchases
Navigraph Charts
No in-app purchases
