# SocialFlight vs FlyQ+ EFB

The clearest difference is rating: FlyQ+ EFB at 4.1 against SocialFlight's 3.1. FlyQ+ EFB also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 39%) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). SocialFlight's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SocialFlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and FlyQ+ EFB sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlyQ+ EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlyQ+ EFB has 892 ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of SocialFlight's written reviews are positive against 72% of FlyQ+ EFB's.

SocialFlight ships an update every 3 months, FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialFlight | FlyQ+ EFB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialflight/id533008888/reviews) | **[4.1 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyq-plus-efb/id915571252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **892** |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 131 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SalesApproach, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/533009011) | [Seattle Avionics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488201923) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialflight/id533008888)

Discover aviation events, attractions, and airport dining worldwide. Earn rewards and points for your travels, and access free FAA training courses. Connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts and share your passion.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ Aviation Events Mapped, Airport Restaurants & Attractions, Free FAA WINGS & IA Renewal Courses, FLY2WIN Challenge & Rewards Program, Social Networking for Pilots, Educational Aviation Videos & Webinars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Basic One | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Basic Two | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Basic Three | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Basic Four | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Premium One | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Premium Two | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Premium Three | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Premium Four | $59.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✈️ Comprehensive aviation event discovery
- 🗺️ Useful map-based airport information
- 🍔 Great burger flights/restaurant finder
- 📧 Helpful weekly email notifications
- 🎓 WINGS training credits and educational content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Extremely slow loading times
- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Persistent 'please wait' spinning circle
- 🔔 Aggressive notification permission requests
- 📍 Forced location and settings requirements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when opening
- Infinite 'please wait' loading screen
- Map page takes excessive time to load
- App freezes after 'please wait' completes
- Crashes when adding or updating events

**Requested features**

- Web app as primary alternative to mobile app
- Improved data caching to reduce loading times
- Better UI/UX modernization
- Optional notification settings without forced prompts
- Ability to skip forward in video courses


### FlyQ+ EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyq-plus-efb/id915571252)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This aviation app simplifies flying with integrated features like a glide ring, graphical weather, and a detailed global map. It offers advanced weather analysis, augmented reality situational awareness, and wireless data transfer to certified avionics. Track flights, analyze performance, and receive GPS anomaly detection for enhanced safety.

**Highlights:** Global Digital Map with adjustable detail, 4D Predictive Weather analysis, Augmented Reality (AR) situational awareness, Wireless data transfer to certified avionics, Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback, NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US IFR 1 month upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 2 month upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 3 month upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 4 month upgrade | $34.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 5 month upgrade | $44.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 6 month upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 7 month upgrade | $59.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 8 month upgrade | $69.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 9 month upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 10 month upgrade | $89.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 11 month upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |
| US VFR 12 month subscription | $99.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 12 month upgrade | $109.99 | one-time |
| US IFR 13 month upgrade | $109.99 | one-time |
| US VFR and IFR 12 month subscription | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialFlight free?

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

### Is FlyQ+ EFB free?

FlyQ+ EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SocialFlight or FlyQ+ EFB?

FlyQ+ EFB is rated higher. SocialFlight averages 3.1 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 from 892 ratings.

### Do SocialFlight or FlyQ+ EFB have ads?

Neither SocialFlight nor FlyQ+ EFB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SocialFlight or FlyQ+ EFB?

SocialFlight ships an update every 3 months, and FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. Most recently, SocialFlight was updated on September 19, 2026 and FlyQ+ EFB on September 26, 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.*