# SkyDemon vs AeroAltitude

The clearest difference is price: SkyDemon at Free against AeroAltitude's $2.29. SkyDemon also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 60%) and ratings volume (548 vs 5). AeroAltitude's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SkyDemon is free to download; AeroAltitude costs $2.29 up front. SkyDemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AeroAltitude asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SkyDemon against 4.8 for AeroAltitude. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDemon has 548 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of SkyDemon's written reviews are positive against 60% of AeroAltitude's.

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, AeroAltitude every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | AeroAltitude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.29 |
| Rating | [4.8 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroaltitude/id1186339144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **548** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 53 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### AeroAltitude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroaltitude/id1186339144)

This app calculates pressure and density altitudes using GPS, barometer, and airport METAR data. It offers manual input options and displays airport information, including charts on larger screens. A watch app and customizable units enhance its usability for pilots.

**Highlights:** Pressure and density altitude calculation, GPS and barometer integration, METAR data display, Airport database search, Watch app support, Customizable units, Data sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Is AeroAltitude free?

AeroAltitude costs $2.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyDemon or AeroAltitude?

AeroAltitude is rated higher. SkyDemon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while AeroAltitude averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do SkyDemon or AeroAltitude have ads?

Neither SkyDemon nor AeroAltitude shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyDemon or AeroAltitude?

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, and AeroAltitude every 2 months. Most recently, SkyDemon was updated on October 30, 2026 and AeroAltitude on October 29, 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.*