Comparison

Balloon Map Chaser vs NTA SkyNav

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

Head to head
About

Balloon Map Chaser

Track the live flight path of balloons on a map. This application is integrated with a broader balloon mapping system for comprehensive flight data. Visit the official website for more information.

Highlights
  • Live balloon flight tracking
  • Integrated mapping system
  • Detailed flight path visualization
  • Access to balloon map system data
  • Comprehensive flight information
Features
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Chase the balloon flight live. This App is part of the Balloon Map System. see http://www.balloonmap.com for more details

About

NTA SkyNav

Features
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NTA SkyNav — The professional navigation app for hot air balloon pilots Built by balloon pilots for balloon pilots. NTA SkyNav combines everything you need for your flight in a single app: precise GPS navigation, weather models, wind profile management, landing prediction and live team tracking with push-to-talk. NAVIGATION • Real-time GPS with barometric altitude and QNH from the nearest METAR station • Multiple map layers with airspace overlays and elevation data • Airspaces worldwide with ICAO classification • Obstacles: power lines and wind turbines with live warnings • Offline maps for areas without coverage • Magnetic and true north reference • Frequency display of the nearest FIS station WEATHER AND WIND • Live wind profile with multiple altitude layers • Weather models: ICON-D2, ICON-EU and ECMWF IFS • Automatic weather briefing as PDF • QNH automatically from METAR or Open-Meteo • Live weather updates for your location FLIGHT RECORDING • Automatic track with precise GPS smoothing • Auto takeoff and landing detection • Cloud sync of all flights across devices • Export as Excel • Auto-save after recording ends ADS-B RADAR • Air traffic in real time on the map • Classification by aircraft type (jet, prop, helicopter, glider, balloon) • Proximity warning for nearby aircraft LIVE TEAM TRACKING • Pilot and retrieve crew see each other in real time • Push-to-talk voice communication • Multiple crew members at once • Works over mobile data or Wi-Fi • No SIM needed — runs over the internet GAS MANAGEMENT • Consumption tracking per cylinder • Automatic switching when empty • Remaining quantity display LOAD CALCULATOR • Calculation of gross lift and MTOW • Accounts for temperature and altitude • Unlimited balloon profiles • Passenger management with individual weights GOAL NAVIGATION • Set waypoints with live distance and bearing • Landing prediction calculates the expected landing point • Accounts for current sink rate and altitude DIGITAL LOGBOOK (PRO) • capzlog.aero integration: automatically transfer balloon flights to your digital logbook • Complete logbook data: takeoff/landing, pilot, passengers, distance • Background transfer after landing EXCLUSIVE FOR PROS • Outdoor mode with adjusted contrast for sunlight • Customizable navigation fields • Various map markers and heading lines PRO SUBSCRIPTION Experience NTA SkyNav free for 7 days in full. Then 9.99 € per month or 89.99 € per year. Cancel anytime. Crew add-on available for additional retrieve slots. IMPORTANT NOTE NTA SkyNav is a navigation aid and does not replace the pilot's responsibility to navigate. The pilot remains responsible at all times for the safe operation of the balloon. CONTACT Developer: Lukas Reinberger, Austria Support: info@ntaskynav.app Privacy: https://ntaskynav.app/datenschutz.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Balloon Map Chaser2 screens
NTA SkyNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NTA SkyNav at daily against Balloon Map Chaser's every 4 months. NTA SkyNav also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Balloon Map Chaser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and NTA SkyNav sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balloon Map Chaser ships an update every 4 months, NTA SkyNav daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Balloon Map Chaser versus NTA SkyNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalloon Map ChaserNTA SkyNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas SchneiderLUKAS REINBERGER

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Balloon Map Chaser

One-time4
  • Professional Kit 1 Flight Pack$0.99
  • Professional Kit 1 month$6.99
  • Professional Kit$24.99
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  • Professional Kit 1 year$27.99
4 purchases

NTA SkyNav

Subscriptions4
  • Crew Add-on$2.991 Month
  • NTA Pro Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • NTA Pro Jahresabo (Beta)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • NTA Pro Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Balloon Map Chaser free?
Balloon Map Chaser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NTA SkyNav free?
NTA SkyNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Balloon Map Chaser or NTA SkyNav have ads?
Neither Balloon Map Chaser nor NTA SkyNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balloon Map Chaser or NTA SkyNav?
Balloon Map Chaser ships an update every 4 months, and NTA SkyNav daily. Most recently, Balloon Map Chaser was updated on September 26, 2026 and NTA SkyNav on October 10, 2026.

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