# SkyCharts XC EFB vs Airmate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airmate at 75% against SkyCharts XC EFB's 32%. Airmate also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (549 vs 1). SkyCharts XC EFB's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkyCharts XC EFB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Airmate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyCharts XC EFB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airmate has 549 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 75% of Airmate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SkyCharts XC EFB ships an update monthly, Airmate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyCharts XC EFB | Airmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261/reviews)** | [4.5 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmate/id998181102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **549** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 55 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkyCharts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300623345) | [Myriel Aviation SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/998181101) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyCharts XC EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription to current aviation data. | $3.99 | per month |


### Airmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmate/id998181102)

This app provides pilots with comprehensive flight planning tools, including weather forecasts, airport data, and navigation charts. It enhances situational awareness with a moving map, traffic displays, and terrain elevation views. Pilots can also file flight plans and record their flights.

**Highlights:** Flight planning and weather forecasts, Airport data and aviation maps, Moving map with aircraft location, Traffic and terrain elevation display, Flight plan filing and management, Flight recording and replay, ADS-B traffic and weather reception

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airmate Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Photorealistic terrain display | $47.99 | per year |
| Flight plan filing token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token for 1 year chart access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chart download token | $8.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $17.99 | one-time |
| Airmate Pro version | $22.99 | one-time |
| Airmate Dispatcher | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyCharts XC EFB free?

SkyCharts XC EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Airmate free?

Airmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SkyCharts XC EFB or Airmate?

SkyCharts XC EFB is rated higher. SkyCharts XC EFB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Airmate averages 4.5 from 549 ratings.

### Do SkyCharts XC EFB or Airmate have ads?

Neither SkyCharts XC EFB nor Airmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyCharts XC EFB or Airmate?

SkyCharts XC EFB ships an update monthly, and Airmate every 6 weeks. Most recently, SkyCharts XC EFB was updated on November 1, 2026 and Airmate on November 11, 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.*