# AvPlan EFB vs PILOT GPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AvPlan EFB at 85% against PILOT GPS's 38%. AvPlan EFB also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 1). PILOT GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AvPlan EFB sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. PILOT GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

PILOT GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AvPlan EFB has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of AvPlan EFB's written reviews are positive against 38% of PILOT GPS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AvPlan EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, PILOT GPS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AvPlan EFB | PILOT GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avplan-efb/id417674282/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-gps/id917533772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 144 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BJA Consulting Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/417674285) | [Octys LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/634902439) |

## 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


### PILOT GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-gps/id917533772)

This application allows users to access a GPS and GLONASS monitoring service directly from their smartphone. It connects to the pilot-gps.com platform for real-time tracking and location data.

**Highlights:** GPS GLONASS monitoring, Smartphone integration, Access to pilot-gps.com service, Real-time tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AvPlan EFB free?

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

### Is PILOT GPS free?

PILOT GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AvPlan EFB or PILOT GPS?

PILOT GPS is rated higher. AvPlan EFB averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while PILOT GPS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AvPlan EFB or PILOT GPS have ads?

Neither AvPlan EFB nor PILOT GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AvPlan EFB or PILOT GPS?

AvPlan EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, and PILOT GPS every 2 weeks. Most recently, AvPlan EFB was updated on September 21, 2026 and PILOT GPS on September 19, 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.*