Comparison

SkyCharts XC EFB vs Dronetag

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SkyCharts XC EFB

Access FAA aviation charts, approach plates, and worldwide vector charts. Features include METAR/TAF overlays, route creation, and offline chart downloads. Navigation tools provide essential flight data.

Highlights
  • FAA aviation charts and approach plates
  • Worldwide vector charts
  • METAR/TAF weather overlays
  • Route creation and modification
  • Offline chart downloads
  • Navigation calculations (GS, TRK, DIS, ETE)
  • Built-in navigation database
Features
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Current FAA aviation charts updated every 28 days, including approach plates. Now includes vector AIP worldwide vector chart. FAA raster charts have improved resolution. Includes a free 30 day trial! If you wish to continue using SkyCharts after the trial, please purchase a $3.99/month subscription. Note that buying a subscription does not unlock any additional features. See full description regarding auto-renewing subscriptions, privacy policy and EULA below. For USA/Alaska, the application has all current FAA VFR (sectional+WAC), IFR (High and Low), TAC, FLY (flip side of TAC chart). Grand Canyon charts are included in the TAC charts. Also included is a METAR/TAF overlay, and an IFR overlay to view routes on top of VFR charts. Its very easy to create and modify routes directly on the map or by drag&drop in table. Navigation has an auto-layout feature that selects fields for you in both portrait and landscape mode. DOUBLE TAP on map to view A/FD and approach plates. Map has VFR/IFR/LIFR color-coded weather METARs, with orange TAFs. SUA (Special Use Airspace) information is also available. Download charts and plates for offline usage. Features: * Fast zoom/scroll of included charts using standard gestures. * Allows download of charts for offline usage. Charts are selected on a region basis. * Navigation computes GS, TRK, DTK, DIS & ETE to final waypoint. * METAR/TAF color coded dots according to ADDS: http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=421 * Double tap on airport to select A/FD and TPPs/IAPs to view. * Huge built-in navigation database, with all 20,000 airports, 45,000 FAA IFR/VFR navigation fixes and 2,100 FAA VOR/ADF fixes. For more information, please see the webpage at http://www.skycharts.net The monthly subscription of SkyCharts XC aviation data of $3.99 is auto-renewed. Payment will be charged to your iTunes/App Store account at confirmation of purchase. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes/App Store account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being billed for the next cycle. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to SkyCharts XC. The privacy policy and EULA can be found here: http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=1465 For fast response to all questions, comments or suggestions, please email support@skycharts.net

About

Dronetag

Enhance drone safety and compliance with European regulations. Manage your drone fleet, track flights in real-time, and view restricted airspace. Integrates with a hardware device for enhanced visibility.

Highlights
  • European regulation compliance
  • Fleet management
  • Real-time flight tracking
  • Restricted zone identification
  • Flight planning
  • Flight journal export
Features
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Dronetag brings an all-in-one solution for safe drone flights that allows you to comply with the new European regulations, manage your fleet and stay informed about your current flights. Our vision is to provide drones with safe access to the airspace and to prevent their accidents. We manufacture a hardware device Dronetag Mini designed as an add-on that can be mounted to any drone. Mini ensures that your drone is visible for all air traffic participants. It is no larger than half of your favorite müsli bar, weighs 30 grams, and stays charged for up to 8 hours. The device may be combined with our app to unlock new possibilities for your flights. The combination of the Dronetag Mini device and app offers the following: - Local and network remote identification in compliance with the European regulations. - Add and manage an unlimited number of unmanned aircraft. - View restricted zones such as airports within the whole EU. - Plan your flight, including the time and altitude. - Track your current flight on the map and receive notifications. - Keep and export a flight journal for all your drones. - See other airspace participants with Dronetag devices installed. - Search full-text: Locations, restricted zones, aircraft, and Dronetag devices.

Screenshots

SkyCharts XC EFB4 screens
Dronetag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SkyCharts XC EFB at 5.0 against Dronetag's 2.7. Dronetag's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyCharts XC EFB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Dronetag asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyCharts XC EFB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronetag has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SkyCharts XC EFB's written reviews are positive against 29% of Dronetag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyCharts XC EFB ships an update monthly, Dronetag every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SkyCharts XC EFB versus Dronetag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyCharts XC EFBDronetag
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyCharts LLCDronetag

Customer experience

SkyCharts XC EFB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%

Dronetag

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyCharts XC EFB

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription to current aviation data.$3.991 Month
None

Dronetag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyCharts XC EFB free?
SkyCharts XC EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dronetag free?
Dronetag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyCharts XC EFB or Dronetag?
SkyCharts XC EFB is rated higher. SkyCharts XC EFB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dronetag averages 2.7 from 9 ratings.
Do SkyCharts XC EFB or Dronetag have ads?
Neither SkyCharts XC EFB nor Dronetag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyCharts XC EFB or Dronetag?
SkyCharts XC EFB ships an update monthly, and Dronetag every 3 weeks. Most recently, SkyCharts XC EFB was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dronetag on November 3, 2026.

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