Comparison

AvPlan EFB vs GeoCharts

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

Head to head
About

AvPlan EFB

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
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Get flying faster with AvPlan EFB - the premier lifetime Electronic Flight Bag that grows with you. Continuing to lead the market with unparalleled innovation and functionality, AvPlan features multiple firsts with terrain warning, touch to display restricted airspace status, automatic IFR airway planning and geo-referenced airport taxi & instrument approach diagrams to arm you with superior situational awareness. Envisioned, developed and rigorously tested over a two year period by pilots for pilots, AvPlan EFB integrates everything you need to prepare, plan and execute your flight - whether it be in a recreational aircraft, corporate jet or something in between. Your AvPlan EFB comes packed with the following features: • Comprehensive VFR & IFR Flight Planning • Complete official FAA airport/waypoint database • All necessary documentation • Advanced aircraft flight model setup • Automatic TOC, TOD, PNR and optimum altitude calculation • Full DUATS integration (WX, NOTAMS, flight plan submission) • All US VFR & IFR aeronautical charts (with pan, zoom and rotation) • Touch and drag (rubber band) graphical flight replanning/diversion • Weight and balance (with loadsheet and passenger manifest) • Graphical WX overlays on any chart (WX Radar, Lightning, METAR, SIGMET) • GPS moving map with display data labels • Touch-to-display TFR status • Terrain map overlay and in-flight terrain alerting • Geo-referenced airport diagrams (auto displays aircraft position on landing) • Geo-referenced instrument approach plates which support route editing and more • FAA Documentation (including full text search and bookmark functions) • Aircraft pilot operating handbook import • Send a briefing pack to PDF file, email & Apple AirPrint compatible printers • Extensive integration with external flight planning systems/panel GPS/FMS’s (Including Garmin G1000) • Ability to sync flight plans between Apple IOS devices • Easy to access support from a team of committed professionals • And much more we can’t list here The Perfect Co-pilot Intuitive, reliable and responsive, AvPlan’s inbuilt context awareness engine ensures it’s always up to date and ready to provide you with the right information at the right time, whether you’re preparing for your flight or already airborne. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. AvPlan EFB – Plan faster, fly sooner

About

GeoCharts

Access U.S. IFR charts, airport diagrams, and flight procedures. Integrates GPS position onto charts for enhanced situational awareness during flights. Essential for pilots seeking precise flight information.

Highlights
  • U.S. IFR charts
  • Instrument approach plates
  • Airport diagrams
  • Geo-referencing with GPS
  • Situational awareness enhancement
  • STARs and DPs
Features
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GeoCharts: Your IFR companion for enhanced situational awareness. Instant access to comprehensive U.S. IFR charts, including instrument approach plates and dTPP-sourced airport diagrams, minimums, STARs, DPs, hot spots, and LAHSO. Innovative geo-referencing technology integrates your GPS position onto instrument approach plates for unmatched situational awareness during IFR flights. A must-have for pilots in training and seasoned professionals alike, GeoCharts is your trusted co-pilot for every IFR journey. Experience unparalleled IFR training with GeoCharts. Download now for precise and informed flight situational awareness. *Note: GeoCharts software is provided as is with no guarantee of accuracy or validity and should always use paper/electronic backups from other independent sources when conducting any flights. Do not rely on GeoCharts for official navigation or required documents. Always ensure suitable backups are available before use as this application is intended for situational awareness only. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AvPlan EFB4 screens
GeoCharts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AvPlan EFB at 4.6 against GeoCharts's 4.3. AvPlan EFB also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 6). GeoCharts's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AvPlan EFB sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and GeoCharts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AvPlan EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AvPlan EFB has 94 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AvPlan EFB ships an update monthly, GeoCharts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AvPlan EFB versus GeoCharts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvPlan EFBGeoCharts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBJA Consulting Pty LtdSkyler Cuthbertson

Customer experience

AvPlan EFB

All ratings94 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative12.6%

GeoCharts

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

AvPlan EFB

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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)
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  • Inconsistent syncing with external devices
  • Occasional freezing during data interruptions
  • UI elements layering on top of each other
  • Continued crashes despite updates

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Better bookmark organization for AIP documents
  • Flight log to logbook conversion with endorsements
  • Dropbox synchronization for document libraries
  • Canadian mapping support
  • Vector-based boundary layers for UAV operations
  • Weather overlay restoration
  • Webcam integration for airport conditions

GeoCharts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

AvPlan EFB

One-time11
  • AvPlan VFR - 1 Month Subscription$12.00
  • AvPlan EFB USA IFR Upgrade 1 Year Subscription$49.99
  • AvPlan USA VFR 1 Year Subscription$59.99
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  • AvPlan EFB Velocity Weather Upgrade 1 Year Subscription$59.99
  • AvPlan NZ IFR Upgrade - 1 year subscription$79.00
  • AvPlan Worldwide 1 Year Subscription$89.99
  • AvPlan VFR - 1 Year Subscription$129.00
  • AvPlan NZ VFR 1 year subscription$149.00
  • AvPlan EFB VFR Plus$149.99
  • AvPlan EFB Premium Bundle - United States$169.99
  • AvPlan EFB Premium Bundle - Australia$249.00
2 purchases

GeoCharts

Subscriptions2
  • GeoCharts Pro$0.991 Month
  • GeoCharts Pro$4.991 Year

Questions

Is AvPlan EFB free?
AvPlan EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeoCharts free?
GeoCharts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AvPlan EFB or GeoCharts?
AvPlan EFB is rated higher. AvPlan EFB averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while GeoCharts averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do AvPlan EFB or GeoCharts have ads?
Neither AvPlan EFB nor GeoCharts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AvPlan EFB or GeoCharts?
AvPlan EFB ships an update monthly, and GeoCharts every 8 days. Most recently, AvPlan EFB was updated on October 13, 2026 and GeoCharts on October 1, 2026.

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