# SkyDemon vs xcNav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyDemon at 92% against xcNav's 20%. SkyDemon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (549 vs 4). xcNav's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SkyDemon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDemon has 549 ratings behind it against 4, 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 xcNav's.

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, xcNav every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | xcNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcnav/id1616930706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [Caleb Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616930708) |

## 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


### xcNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcnav/id1616930706)

This app provides essential navigation tools for paramotor pilots, including waypoints, ETAs, and live location sharing. It also offers group chat, airspace charts, weather information, and proximity warnings with external hardware.

**Highlights:** Navigation tools (waypoints, ETAs), Live location sharing, Group chat, Airspace sectional charts, Weather tools, ADSB-in proximity warnings

**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 xcNav free?

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

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

SkyDemon is rated higher. SkyDemon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while xcNav averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SkyDemon or xcNav have ads?

Neither SkyDemon nor xcNav shows ads.

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

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, and xcNav every 6 weeks. Most recently, SkyDemon was updated on October 15, 2026 and xcNav on September 24, 2026.

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