# SkyDemon vs SkyCharts XC EFB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyDemon at 92% against SkyCharts XC EFB's 32%. SkyDemon also leads on ratings volume (549 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). SkyCharts XC EFB's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 SkyCharts XC EFB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyCharts XC EFB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyDemon has 549 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of SkyDemon's written reviews are positive against 32% of SkyCharts XC EFB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | SkyCharts XC EFB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [SkyCharts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300623345) |

## 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


### SkyCharts XC EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261)

Access FAA aviation charts, approach plates, and worldwide vector charts. Features include METAR/TAF overlays, route creation, and offline chart downloads. Navigation tools provide essential flight data.

**Highlights:** FAA aviation charts and approach plates, Worldwide vector charts, METAR/TAF weather overlays, Route creation and modification, Offline chart downloads, Navigation calculations (GS, TRK, DIS, ETE), Built-in navigation database

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription to current aviation data. | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Is SkyCharts XC EFB free?

SkyCharts XC EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyDemon or SkyCharts XC EFB?

SkyCharts XC EFB is rated higher. SkyDemon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while SkyCharts XC EFB averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SkyDemon or SkyCharts XC EFB have ads?

Neither SkyDemon nor SkyCharts XC EFB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyDemon or SkyCharts XC EFB?

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, and SkyCharts XC EFB monthly. Most recently, SkyDemon was updated on November 6, 2026 and SkyCharts XC EFB on November 1, 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.*