Comparison

smartMFD by Guardian Avionics vs Survivor+

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

Head to head
About

smartMFD by Guardian Avionics

This app transforms your mobile device into a multifunction display for aircraft, showing flight data, engine performance, and navigation charts. It records flight data for later analysis and provides alerts for carbon monoxide levels and pulse oximetry when connected to compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Multifunction display (MFD)
  • Flight data recording and analysis
  • Engine performance monitoring
  • VFR/IFR charts and approach plates
  • CO level alerts
  • Pulse oximeter readings
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The Guardian Avionics smartMFD application for Apple iOS is what makes the smartPlane system a true budget-friendly multifunction display for your aircraft. Powered with data from the smartPlane product line, the smartMFD provides a user-friendly display of aircraft positional and attitude data, engine performance data, and VFR/IFR charts and approach plates for easy reference. The smartMFD app also provides CO level alerts and pulse oximeter readings (when connected to smartLink 555). The smartMFD application records all flight data and automatically uploads it to the smartData web app from Guardian Avionics -- allowing you to analyze engine performance trends and review past flight path data. When used with a smartPanel dock for the iPad or iPhone in your instrument panel - smartMFD can provide you everything you need in a multifunction display for a fraction of the cost of many others on the market. What can smartMFD do? ----- Easy to understand MFD display. GPS location, speed, altitude, and engine data recording with automatic uploading to smartCloud web app. Accurate airspeed and altitude data display. Attitude display with AHRS equipped smartPlane products. Configurable engine monitor display with custom warning thresholds. VFR & IFR sectional chart display with airport information and approach plates. METAR & TAF weather data with AIRMET/SIGMET map overlays. Carbon Monoxide level reporting and alerting when connected to smartPlane products. Pulse oximeter data display (smartLink 555 only). **Requires Guardian Avionics smartLink 554, 555, 650, or 851 for full functionality. --- App access to the health app data to fetch heart rate and blood oxygen level to show in the app. --- In-App Purchases: Plan 1 - DATA ACCESS It includes features like EIS, Engine gauges, Push Notification, iWatch Basic, 2D Map Weather, Chart VFR, Pilot logs. Graphs and Google Earth Plan 2 - VFR It includes all Plan 1 features + iWatch hearth rate and Flight Bag Plan 3 - VFR It includes all Plan 2 features + Chart IFR and Squawk Form Plan 4 - POWER USER It includes all Plan 3 features + Air Show for Passengers Plan 5 - Commercial User It includes all Plan 4 features + Multiple Aircraft users --- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. --- Privacy Policy: https://guardianavionicsdata.com/Device/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://guardianavionicsdata.com/Device/TermsConditions

About

Survivor+

Features
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Survivor+ helps you organize home emergency supplies in a clear, practical, and usable way. Instead of wondering whether you are prepared, you can see what you already have, what is missing, what is expiring soon, and how long your current supplies may last. Use the app to record essential items such as water, food, medical supplies, tools, protective gear, energy equipment, communication items, and important documents. Add quantities, storage locations, purchase dates, expiration dates, weight, calories, water volume, and notes so your emergency inventory stays organized and actionable. Survivor+ also helps you prepare based on real household needs. Add adults, children, seniors, infants, or pets, and the app can estimate daily water and calorie needs for your household. This gives you a more realistic view of how long your supplies may support your family. Key features include: Emergency supply inventory management Family member profiles for preparedness planning Water and calorie demand estimation Visibility into expiring and expired items Staged preparedness planning from basic to extended supply goals Emergency knowledge and reference content SOS tools including flashlight signal, screen alert, alarm, and location support Survivor+ is designed for people who want to prepare rationally and stay organized, whether for: Home emergency readiness Storm, blackout, earthquake, or severe weather preparation Outdoor trips and supply planning Family disaster readiness Building a more resilient household routine This app is not about fear. It is about clarity, readiness, and making better decisions before an emergency happens. Start with what you already have. Then improve one step at a time.

Screenshots

smartMFD by Guardian Avionics3 screens
Survivor+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: smartMFD by Guardian Avionics at none against Survivor+'s 3. smartMFD by Guardian Avionics also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Survivor+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. smartMFD by Guardian Avionics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
smartMFD by Guardian Avionics versus Survivor+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmartMFD by Guardian AvionicsSurvivor+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCo guardian llcBeijing Moguan Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

smartMFD by Guardian Avionics

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Survivor+

One-time3
  • 会员月卡$0.99
  • 会员年卡$9.99
  • 永久会员$29.99

Questions

Is smartMFD by Guardian Avionics free?
smartMFD by Guardian Avionics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Survivor+ free?
Survivor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do smartMFD by Guardian Avionics or Survivor+ have ads?
Neither smartMFD by Guardian Avionics nor Survivor+ shows ads.

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