Comparison

SkyCharts XC EFB vs FlyQ+ EFB

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

FlyQ+ EFB

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
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FlyQ+ EFB is a top-rated aviation app because it makes your flying easier and safer by thoughtfully integrating powerful features in a way that minimizes the number of screen taps and uses larger fonts to increase readability. New features such as a glide ring, graphical weather briefing, ability to download two data cycles, and a navlog that expands/collapses airways/SIDs/STARs make flying safer and easier than ever before! The Global Digital Map shows airports, airways, airspace, navaids, and waypoints from all around the world. Text rotates so it's always right-side up and the level of detail adapts to the zoom level. Our exceptional "4D Predictive Weather" system uses a Timeline and Altitude Slider to help you analyze weather at different times - both past and future - and at different altitudes. 17 weather layers from both the Internet and ADS-B (e.g. Radar, Icing, Turbulence, PIREPs, Winds Aloft, Surface Winds, Surface Analysis, Satellite, and more), many tied to the Timeline and Altitude Slider, give you unprecedented pre-flight and in-flight safety. Supports more than 20 ADS-B and in-panel devices: Stratus 3, Avidyne, Dynon, Stratux, and more. The exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) feature provides situational awareness you'd previously only seen in sci-fi movies.  The Slingshot wireless system means FlyQ+ supplies maps, plates, and apt diagrams wirelessly to certified systems from BendixKing. The Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback / Analysis Graphs add a whole new dimension to your flying. Optionally connect with your friends to "see" and even replay their flights. CFI's can track student progress and remotely send endorsements. Other key features include split screen, 3D synthetic vision, plates on the map, more than 4,600 airport diagrams, rich Documents support, extended runways, distance measurement, fuel prices, NOTAMS, wind-optimized flight planning, and plates for Mexico and Central America. NEW! NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection guards against GPS spoofing and jamming > Maps Your Way + Digital, 2D maps, 3D Syn Vis, Augmented Reality + Sectionals and IFR charts + TACs + Photo, road, terrain maps + 17 Weather Layers + Flight Track + Fuel Prices + TFRs + Obstacle and Terrain Avoidance + ADS-B Traffic and Weather + Extended runways with right-pattern indicators + Procedures on map + Rings / Extended Course Line + CAP grid + Heli and Gulf of Mexico charts + VFR Flyways + Syn Vis includes HITS boxes, EFIS display, TAWS, Obstacles, and AHRS support. Night Mode preserves your night vision. Split screen (iPad only) and single screen. > Procedures NEW! FlyQ+ includes the same FAA DO-200B certified Seattle Avionics geo-referenced approach plates and apt diagrams that we supply to certified avionics from Honeywell and Aspen.  Split screen can show a map and a procedure simultaneously. > Flight Planning that Saves Time and Money 1. Automatically uses recently cleared ATC routes 2. Automatically plans fuel stops based on lowest cost  3. Uses expected winds to plot the fastest course 4. CAP/SAR patterns 5. Exchange flight plans with Dynon SkyView, Avidyne, and Aspen 6. Practice with X-Plane or MS Flight Sim / Prepar3D > Weather Amazing "4D Predictive Weather" uses a Timeline and Altitude slider to make detailed pre-flight and in-flight analysis easy. The Graphical Wind Optimizer uses red and green bars to show the headwind or tailwind at different altitudes. Also includes an extensive gallery of weather images. > Airport Information The Airport screen concisely shows key operational info, sat images, and rwy diagrams on a single screen. Weather, approach procedures, A/FD, and FBO info are just a tap away. Includes more than 4,600 SA Airport Diagrams. > Data Manager FlyQ+ makes it painless to download new data every month: spin and zoom a 3D globe to visually select the states you need. > Try it before you buy it Experience everything FlyQ+ EFB offers with a free 30-day subscription.

Screenshots

SkyCharts XC EFB4 screens
FlyQ+ EFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SkyCharts XC EFB at 5.0 against FlyQ+ EFB's 4.1. FlyQ+ EFB's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 32%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and FlyQ+ EFB sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyCharts XC EFB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlyQ+ EFB has 906 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of SkyCharts XC EFB'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyCharts XC EFB ships an update monthly, FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SkyCharts XC EFB versus FlyQ+ EFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyCharts XC EFBFlyQ+ EFB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (906 ratings)
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1906 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB494 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyCharts LLCSeattle Avionics, Inc.

Customer experience

SkyCharts XC EFB

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

FlyQ+ EFB

All ratings892 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative25.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyCharts XC EFB

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription to current aviation data.$3.991 Month
10 purchases

FlyQ+ EFB

One-time10
  • US IFR 3 month upgrade$24.99
  • US IFR 7 month upgrade$59.99
  • US IFR 8 month upgrade$69.99
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  • US IFR 9 month upgrade$79.99
  • US IFR 10 month upgrade$89.99
  • US IFR 11 month upgrade$99.99
  • US VFR 12 month subscription$99.99
  • US IFR 12 month upgrade$109.99
  • US IFR 13 month upgrade$109.99
  • US VFR and IFR 12 month subscription$199.99

Questions

Is SkyCharts XC EFB free?
SkyCharts XC EFB 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, SkyCharts XC EFB or FlyQ+ EFB?
SkyCharts XC EFB is rated higher. SkyCharts XC EFB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 from 906 ratings.
Do SkyCharts XC EFB or FlyQ+ EFB have ads?
Neither SkyCharts XC EFB nor FlyQ+ EFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyCharts XC EFB or FlyQ+ EFB?
SkyCharts XC EFB ships an update monthly, and FlyQ+ EFB every 2 months. Most recently, SkyCharts XC EFB was updated on November 1, 2026 and FlyQ+ EFB on November 1, 2026.

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