# SkyDemon vs Lufty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyDemon at 92% against Lufty's 20%. SkyDemon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (546 vs 3). Lufty's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyDemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lufty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyDemon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDemon has 546 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 20% of Lufty's.

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, Lufty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | Lufty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lufty/id1555496439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **546** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [Lufty.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555496441) |

## 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


### Lufty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lufty/id1555496439)

This app provides offline in-flight navigation and planning tools for glider pilots. It offers task planning, numerous navigation instruments, and integration with logging devices and the gliding community. Enjoy a free trial before committing to a subscription.

**Highlights:** Offline maps and airspaces, Intuitive task planning, 29 navigation instruments, WeGlide integration, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi LXNAV integration, Free 60-day trial

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-Month Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Is Lufty free?

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

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

SkyDemon is rated higher. SkyDemon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 546 ratings, while Lufty averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SkyDemon or Lufty have ads?

Neither SkyDemon nor Lufty shows ads.

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

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, and Lufty every 3 weeks. Most recently, SkyDemon was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lufty on September 23, 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.*