# Approach Charts vs AeroChart

The clearest difference is rating: AeroChart at 4.4 against Approach Charts's 2.0. AeroChart also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (56 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Approach Charts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AeroChart sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AeroChart holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroChart has 56 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Approach Charts's written reviews are positive against 40% of AeroChart's.

Approach Charts ships an update every 3 months, AeroChart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Approach Charts | AeroChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-charts/id560829267/reviews) | **[4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerochart/id1287592414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Candidus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776981240) | [DataAppz Tecnologia Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745581988) |

## What reviewers say

### Approach Charts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-charts/id560829267)

Access FAA Instrument Approach charts for the US, including airport diagrams, minimums, and runway information. Get live weather and NOTAMs, and search by various criteria. The database and charts update monthly.

**Highlights:** FAA Instrument Approach charts, Airport diagrams and runway information, Live weather and NOTAMs, Search by airport name, city, identifier, or state, Quick access to favorite airports, Monthly automatic updates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### AeroChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerochart/id1287592414)

Access and visualize a vast collection of aeronautical charts for navigation and aviation planning. This app organizes navigation data, making it more practical and accessible on mobile devices for pilots and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 60,000 aeronautical charts, 30,000 worldwide aerodromes, 100,000 waypoints (US & Brazil), Covers 67 countries, Offline chart access, GeoRef overlay capabilities

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asia 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| Europe 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| MidEast 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| Oceania 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| USA 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| Europe 1 month Plus | $4.79 | per month |
| USA 1 month Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| MidEast 6 months | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| USA 6 months | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| USA 6 months Plus | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| USA 6 months Plus  Premium | $20.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Approach Charts free?

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

### Is AeroChart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Approach Charts or AeroChart?

AeroChart is rated higher. Approach Charts averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AeroChart averages 4.4 from 56 ratings.

### Do Approach Charts or AeroChart have ads?

Neither Approach Charts nor AeroChart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Approach Charts or AeroChart?

Approach Charts ships an update every 3 months, and AeroChart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Approach Charts was updated on September 15, 2026 and AeroChart on September 21, 2026.

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