# SkyDemon vs CaptainVFR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaptainVFR at none against SkyDemon's 1. CaptainVFR also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SkyDemon's advantage is ratings volume (549 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CaptainVFR 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.

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, CaptainVFR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | CaptainVFR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/captainvfr/id6748603359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [Quality Unit s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/496195073) |

## 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


### CaptainVFR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captainvfr/id6748603359)

This app provides comprehensive flight planning and navigation tools for VFR pilots. It offers interactive aviation maps, flight planning assistance, airport data, and essential pilot tools for safe and efficient visual flight rules operations.

**Highlights:** Interactive aviation maps with offline support, Intuitive flight planning with route calculations, Comprehensive airport database with weather and NOTAMs, Essential pilot tools including E6B computer, Real-time GPS tracking and moving map, Offline capability for core navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Is CaptainVFR free?

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

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

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

### Do SkyDemon or CaptainVFR have ads?

Neither SkyDemon nor CaptainVFR shows ads.

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

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, and CaptainVFR every 4 days. Most recently, SkyDemon was updated on October 15, 2026 and CaptainVFR on October 8, 2026.

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