# Pilots Atlas vs AeroChart

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pilots Atlas at free with in-app purchases against AeroChart's subscription. Pilots Atlas also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). AeroChart's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilots Atlas sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Pilots Atlas against 4.4 for AeroChart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Pilots Atlas's written reviews are positive against 40% of AeroChart's.

Pilots Atlas ships an update weekly, AeroChart every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilots Atlas | AeroChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-atlas/id581508432/reviews) | **[4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerochart/id1287592414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 260 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [absolutezero multimedia GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/581508435) | [DataAppz Tecnologia Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745581988) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilots Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-atlas/id581508432)

This aviation tool provides offline navigation, flight planning, and weather information for pilots. Access a vast database of waypoints, airports, and navaids, with real-time aircraft tracking and customizable maps. It offers essential calculators and decoders for safe and efficient flight operations.

**Highlights:** Offline world maps with aviation overlays, 185,000+ waypoints, 72,000+ airports, Live aircraft tracking (ADS-B), METAR/TAF weather decoding, Multi-waypoint trip planning, Captain's Corner aviation calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Layer | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly World Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| One Area Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Two Areas Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Yearly World Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Afrika and Antarktica | $20.99 | one-time |
| Asia | $20.99 | one-time |
| Europe | $20.99 | one-time |
| North America | $20.99 | one-time |
| South America | $20.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from two area to world | $32.99 | one-time |
| Whole World | $79.99 | one-time |


### 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 Pilots Atlas free?

Pilots Atlas 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, Pilots Atlas or AeroChart?

AeroChart is rated higher. Pilots Atlas averages 4.3 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while AeroChart averages 4.4 from 56 ratings.

### Do Pilots Atlas or AeroChart have ads?

Neither Pilots Atlas nor AeroChart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilots Atlas or AeroChart?

Pilots Atlas ships an update weekly, and AeroChart every 2 months. Most recently, Pilots Atlas was updated on October 29, 2026 and AeroChart on October 29, 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.*