Comparison

UA FlightPartner vs Pilot EFB

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

Head to head
About

UA FlightPartner

This app enhances pilot workflow by enabling smart, weather-driven flight planning and seamless data exchange with avionics systems. It offers interactive maps, real-time weather overlays, and detailed airport information for improved mission preparedness.

Highlights
  • Weather-driven smart flight planning
  • Two-way flight plan data exchange
  • Interactive maps with weather layers
  • GNSS flight plan following
  • Automated navigation database updates
  • Airport data and approach plates
Features
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The UA FLIGHTPARTNER™ App is designed for Universal Avionics Connected Avionics Ecosystem supporting weather-driven smart flight planning, two-way flight plan, fuel and performance data exchange with UA SBAS FMS. Enabled by the SSDTU+ connectivity gateway, the App operates in tandem with the FMS, significantly enhancing pilot workflow, mission preparedness on the ground and in-flight. Key features include: Connected FMS support with two-way exchange in all phases of flight Support for 3rd party flight plan data transfer to FMS Support for 3rd party App performance data transfer to FMS with FlightPerf Weather-based Smart Flight Planning including worldwide winds and temps aloft data input to FMS GNSS based Flight plan following and own ship representation during all phases of flight Charting support with VFR sectional maps, IFR low/ high charts, and geo-referenced approach plates, airport information Seamless, automated delivery of navigation databases updates to FMS SMART FLIGHT PLANNING EDITOR The Smart Flight Planning (SFP) tool enables an intuitive flight plan preparation process based on current airport weather, winds and temps aloft. It provides support for selection of departure, arrival and approach procedures in complete synchronization with the FMS. SFP integrates terrain, icing in route, METAR and other airport specific conditions such as visibility and crosswind reports for the intended takeoff and landing runway. File, amend and close VFR flight plans globally and IFR flight plans in the US. INTERACTIVE MAPS, WEATHER INFORMATION LAYERING UA FLIGHTPARTNER supports a comprehensive moving map capabilities integrating FMS flight context and aircraft position. Choice of VFR sectional maps, IFR low/high charts, or vector maps can be combined with advisory, navigation and weather-related layers of information that can be organized uniquely to individual flight and operator preferences. Vector maps and SFP are supported by the same nav database as used for the UA WAAS FMS. Weather information can be layered on the maps in various configurations depending on the aircraft mission including worldwide METARs, AIRMETs and SIGMETs, TFRs, and PIREPS. Additional weather data supported by the app include base radar, composite radar (worldwide). TAF Discussions, GFS and NAM MOS forecasts by airport are also available over continental US. WEATHER VERTICAL PROFILE A key feature of UA FLIGHTPARTNER is its weather modeling products including Radar Forecast and Vertical Weather Profile. The Vertical Weather Profile previews your route in the vertical slice from departure to destination, so you can see the conditions you’ll encounter based on your departure time, aircraft speed, and each intermediate nearby airport. AIRPORT DATA, APPROACH PLATES UA FLIGHTPARTNER is designed to provide airport specific data including weather, frequencies, runways, procedures, and services including via shortcut in the flight planning process. Geo-referenced approach plates are available which can be overlayed on the map. AIRCRAFT DATA MANAGEMENT The App also ensures the reliable and seamless delivery of FMS navigation databases for Universal Avionics subscribers. Every flight collects comprehensive flight data from the FMS and shares it with the UA FLIGHTREVIEW App. Working in tandem with UA FLIGHTREVIEW™, the App ensures seamless and secure navigation databases updates to the tablet and on-board FMS. PERFORMANCE OPTION UA FLIGHTPARTNER supports take off, landing performance as well as fuel and weight data entry to the UA’s SBAS FMS. With the FlightPerf App option, pilots can enter manually or share from 3rd party applications V-speeds, takeoff weight and other key performance parameters to the FMS. FLIGHTPERF PIVOT UA FlightPartner v5.28 introduces the option to run in PIVOT mode, streamlining the FlightPerf user interface and focusing on App-FMS interactions.

About

Pilot EFB

This app simplifies VFR flight planning for student and general aviation pilots. It offers a clean interface for creating cross-country routes and visualizing flight paths without complex features. Designed for clarity and speed, it focuses on essential navigation tools.

Highlights
  • VFR flight planning
  • Cross-country route planning
  • Simple navigation workflow
  • Student-friendly interface
  • Aviation-style mapping
  • Quick trip setup
Features
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Pilot EFB – Simple VFR Flight Planning A simple Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) built for student pilots and general aviation (GA) pilots. Designed to make VFR flight planning clear, fast, and easy without the complexity of full-featured EFB systems that try to fly for you. Built for Student Pilots Learn and practice cross-country flight planning with a clean and easy workflow. • VFR flight planning • Cross-country (XC) route planning • Simple navigation-style planning workflow • Student-friendly interface Designed for General Aviation (GA) Fast and lightweight planning for everyday flying. • VFR route planning • Quick trip setup • Simple navigation workflow • Clean aviation-focused interface Flight Mapping Visualize your route clearly and efficiently. • Route visualization • Aviation-style mapping • Simple and uncluttered layout Who it’s for • Student pilots • Private / GA pilots • Pilots learning VFR navigation • Pilots who want a simple flight planning tool Simplicity First This EFB focuses only on essential flight planning tools for clarity and speed. No clutter. No unnecessary complexity. No outrageous pricing. Just simple flight planning. Questions? 
Send us an email: redundancyapp@gmail.com
 Need phone support? We don’t have a call center. Email us, and we the developers working on the logbook (and EFB) will schedule a time to call you directly. -- Companion App A separate pilot logbook app is also available for flight logging and training records. -- Privacy Policy: https://redundancyefb.app/#privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://redundancyefb.app/#termsandconditions

Screenshots

UA FlightPartner4 screens
Pilot EFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UA FlightPartner at none against Pilot EFB's 1. UA FlightPartner also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 26.2). Pilot EFB's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Pilot EFB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. UA FlightPartner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UA FlightPartner against 5.0 for Pilot EFB. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UA FlightPartner ships an update every 3 months, Pilot EFB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
UA FlightPartner versus Pilot EFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUA FlightPartnerPilot EFB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Avionics Systems CorporationTanner Severson

Customer experience

UA FlightPartner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilot EFB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UA FlightPartner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot EFB

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly3 Months trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is UA FlightPartner free?
UA FlightPartner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot EFB free?
Pilot EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UA FlightPartner or Pilot EFB?
UA FlightPartner and Pilot EFB are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do UA FlightPartner or Pilot EFB have ads?
Neither UA FlightPartner nor Pilot EFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UA FlightPartner or Pilot EFB?
UA FlightPartner ships an update every 3 months, and Pilot EFB every 2 weeks. Most recently, UA FlightPartner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pilot EFB on October 19, 2026.

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