# SkyDemon vs NDP Charts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyDemon at 92% against NDP Charts's 0%. SkyDemon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (549 vs 3). NDP Charts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyDemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NDP Charts asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyDemon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDemon has 549 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of SkyDemon's written reviews are positive against 0% of NDP Charts's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | NDP Charts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndp-charts/id1501160291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [Aerosoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/394355538) |

## 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


### NDP Charts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndp-charts/id1501160291)

Access up-to-date airport and enroute charts for simulated flights. This tool provides real-world aviation data, updated monthly, for easy flight planning and in-flight reference.

**Highlights:** Real and up-to-date airport and enroute charts, Monthly chart updates, Quick access to airport charts via Quick Flight menu, Kneeboard feature for in-flight chart access, Print chart functionality, Easy to handle user interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Is NDP Charts free?

NDP Charts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyDemon or NDP Charts?

SkyDemon is rated higher. SkyDemon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while NDP Charts averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do SkyDemon or NDP Charts have ads?

Neither SkyDemon nor NDP Charts shows ads.

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