SkyGuardTWX vs iFly EFB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyGuardTWX
This companion tool wirelessly configures a UAT ADS-B Transceiver. It allows setup of parameters like N-Number, ICAO code, and flight plan squawk. Advanced models enable real-time squawk code and pressure altitude display.
- Wireless transceiver configuration
- N-Number setup
- Transponder ICAO code setting
- Flight Plan/Squawk code management
- Manual squawk code changes (Vision-Pro)
- Real-time squawk code display (Vision-Pro Plus)
- Pressure altitude display (Vision-Pro Plus)
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This app is a companion tool for use with the SkyGuardTWX UAT ADS-B Transceiver. It allows wireless configuration of all required setup parameters such as N-Number, Transponder ICAO code, and Flight Plan/Squawk code. The app is capable of manually changing aircraft squawk codes as issued by ATC while in flight if you have the Vision-Pro model of the SkyGuardTWX UAT Transceiver. Version 2.0.7 and greater is capable of displaying realtime squawk code and pressure altitude as acquired from your Mode C Transponder as long as you have a Vision-Pro Plus Model of the SkyGuardTWX UAT Transceiver.
iFly EFB
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If you have an older iOS device (running iOS 12 or earlier), this release should still work for you. But for most devices (with iOS 13+), we recommend that you instead install the latest "iFly EFB" application, from the AppStore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iFly EFB at 9.0 against SkyGuardTWX's 11.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SkyGuardTWX | iFly EFB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyGuardTWX LLC | Adventure Pilot, LLC |
In-app purchases
SkyGuardTWX
No in-app purchases
iFly EFB
No in-app purchases
