# Xavion vs FlyQ+ EFB

The clearest difference is update cadence: Xavion at every 4 days against FlyQ+ EFB's every 2 months. FlyQ+ EFB's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and ratings volume (907 vs 100). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xavion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and FlyQ+ EFB sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Xavion holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlyQ+ EFB has 907 ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Xavion's written reviews are positive against 72% of FlyQ+ EFB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Xavion ships an update every 4 days, FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xavion | FlyQ+ EFB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xavion/id574203838/reviews)** | [4.1 (907 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyq-plus-efb/id915571252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **907** |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [X-Avionics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/574203841) | [Seattle Avionics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488201923) |

## What reviewers say

### Xavion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xavion/id574203838)

This app provides critical in-flight guidance for engine failures, calculating safe glide routes to airports. It also offers 3D instrument approaches, tracks aircraft and their wake turbulence, and displays real-time weather data. Additionally, it assists with pre-flight planning, weight and balance calculations, and takeoff performance analysis.

**Highlights:** Engine-out glide path calculation, 3D instrument approaches, ADS-B aircraft and wake turbulence tracking, Real-time ADS-B weather display, Weight and balance calculations, Takeoff distance estimation, Enroute time and fuel burn estimation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airport, Chart, and Plate Data | $9.99 | per month |
| Airport, Chart, and Plate Data | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Revolutionary emergency glide guidance to nearest airport
- 🛡️ Life-saving safety feature for engine-out scenarios
- 📊 Accurate synthetic vision and attitude indicator
- 🎯 Excellent integration with X-Plane simulator
- ⚖️ Comprehensive weight and balance calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model after initial purchase
- 🌍 Limited to USA only (no EU/UK/Australia support)
- 📱 Not compatible with newer iPhones (notch/no home button)
- 📦 Extremely large app size (3.6GB+ updates)
- 🧩 Complex and confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new airports
- Flight recording stops during touch-and-go landings
- Runway guidance sometimes hidden by terrain or trees
- Approach procedure turn opposite of plate indication
- App freezes entire iPad when trial period expires

**Requested features**

- Support for EU, UK, and international regions
- Canadian VFR charts and airport data
- iPhone X and newer device compatibility
- Custom waypoint addition for VFR flight plans
- Multiple flight plan legs support


### FlyQ+ EFB

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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 Xavion free?

Xavion 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, Xavion or FlyQ+ EFB?

Xavion is rated higher. Xavion averages 4.3 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 from 907 ratings.

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

Neither Xavion nor FlyQ+ EFB shows ads.

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

Xavion ships an update every 4 days, and FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. Most recently, Xavion was updated on October 20, 2026 and FlyQ+ EFB on October 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.*