# AvPlan EFB vs SkyDemon

The clearest difference is monetization model: AvPlan EFB at free with in-app purchases against SkyDemon's subscription. SkyDemon's advantage is ratings volume (546 vs 94) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AvPlan EFB sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and SkyDemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyDemon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDemon has 546 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of AvPlan EFB's written reviews are positive against 92% of SkyDemon's.

AvPlan EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, SkyDemon monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AvPlan EFB | SkyDemon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplan-efb/id417674282/reviews) | **[4.8 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **546** |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 144 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BJA Consulting Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/417674285) | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) |

## What reviewers say

### AvPlan EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplan-efb/id417674282)

This app provides comprehensive flight planning and electronic flight bag capabilities for pilots. It offers advanced features like terrain warning, airspace status, and graphical replanning to enhance situational awareness and streamline flight preparation and execution.

**Highlights:** VFR & IFR Flight Planning, Terrain Warning & Alerting, Graphical Flight Replanning, Weight and Balance, Geo-referenced Airport Diagrams, GPS Moving Map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AvPlan VFR - 1 Month Subscription | $12.00 | one-time |
| AvPlan EFB USA IFR Upgrade 1 Year Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| AvPlan USA VFR 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |
| AvPlan EFB Velocity Weather Upgrade 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |
| AvPlan NZ IFR Upgrade - 1 year subscription | $79.00 | one-time |
| AvPlan Worldwide 1 Year Subscription | $89.99 | one-time |
| AvPlan VFR - 1 Year Subscription | $129.00 | one-time |
| AvPlan NZ VFR 1 year subscription | $149.00 | one-time |
| AvPlan EFB VFR Plus | $149.99 | one-time |
| AvPlan EFB Premium Bundle - United States | $169.99 | one-time |
| AvPlan EFB Premium Bundle - Australia | $249.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Comprehensive flight planning capabilities
- 📊 Excellent satellite imagery and weather overlays
- 🚀 Accurate fuel burn and flight time calculations
- ⭐ Outstanding customer support and responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezing issues
- 💰 Subscription pricing considered expensive by some users
- 🎨 UI design perceived as outdated by some users
- ⚙️ Steep learning curve for complex features
- 🔧 Some features require extensive aircraft profile setup

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during flight planning
- Wind data fails to download
- Registration process causes app to close
- Performance data not recognized during planning
- Georeference errors on NZ IFR charts (NZKK RNAV, NZNS STARs)

**Requested features**

- Fixed range rings around airports
- Better STARS and APPROACH plate access like JeppFD
- Larger heads-up display options for better readability
- Ability to sort flight plans in list view
- Dark mode option


### SkyDemon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081)

Plan and navigate VFR flights across Europe with detailed aeronautical charts, dynamic airspace clipping, and real-time hazard warnings. Features include virtual radar, automated weather briefings, and comprehensive flight logging for pilots.

**Highlights:** Vector aeronautical charts with dynamic airspace clipping, Intuitive route planning and modification, Virtual Radar for hazard and airspace visualization, Automated weather briefings (TAF, METAR, SIGMET), Real-time hazard and airspace warnings, Georeferenced airfield plates and documents, Fuel, weight, and balance calculations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyDemon iOS Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🚀 Best software ever used
- 🚀 Essential for flying
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Unbeatable in all respects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Updates can be slow
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited to 2 devices

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iPad OS
- Crashes when trying to download all charts

**Requested features**

- Print PLOG or route on iPad
- Improved logbook functionality
- Support for official CAA/NATS charts
- Synthetic vision
- IFR flight plan filing to Eurocontrol


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AvPlan EFB free?

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

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AvPlan EFB or SkyDemon?

SkyDemon is rated higher. AvPlan EFB averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while SkyDemon averages 4.8 from 546 ratings.

### Do AvPlan EFB or SkyDemon have ads?

Neither AvPlan EFB nor SkyDemon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AvPlan EFB or SkyDemon?

AvPlan EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, and SkyDemon monthly. Most recently, AvPlan EFB was updated on September 21, 2026 and SkyDemon on September 23, 2026.

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