Comparison

Enroute Flight Navigation vs VFRDirectBR

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

Head to head
About

Enroute Flight Navigation

A non-commercial flight navigation app for VFR pilots, offering a moving map with airspace and airfield information. It provides flight planning tools, weather-based diversion suggestions, and free, weekly updated aeronautical maps.

Highlights
  • Moving map with current position and flight path
  • Detailed airspace, airfield, and navaid information
  • Weekly updated aeronautical maps
  • Flight planning for distance, time, and fuel
  • Closest airfield suggestions for diversions
  • No advertising or commercial versions
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Enroute is a non-commercial flight navigation app written by flight enthusiasts for VFR pilots. Designed to be simple, functional, and elegant, it takes the stress out of your next flight. Enroute features a moving map similar in style to the official ICAO maps. Your current position and your flight path for the next five minutes are marked, and so is your intended flight route. A simple tap gives you all the information about airspaces, airfields, and navaids – complete with frequencies, codes, elevations, and runway information. Our aeronautical maps are free, receive weekly updates, and cover large parts of the world. Selected maps show traffic circuits and flight procedures for control zones. Enroute supports essential flight planning. It allows you to quickly and easily compute distances, courses, and headings. It gives you an estimate for flight time and fuel consumption. If the weather turns bad, the app will show you the closest airfields for landing, complete with distances, directions, runway information, and frequencies. There is no advertising and no commercial “pro”-version of the app. We do not spy on you. You do not need to register for “membership.” And we do not hassle you with e-mails. We do not even have or want your address! Disclaimer: We publish this free app hoping that it might be helpful as an aid to prudent navigation. It comes with no guarantees. It may not work as expected. The data does not come from official sources and might be incomplete, outdated, or otherwise incorrect. This app is no substitute for proper flight preparation or good pilotage. Relying on it as a primary means of navigation is most likely illegal, undoubtedly stupid, and potentially suicidal.

About

VFRDirectBR

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VFRDirectBR — Navegação VFR feita para o céu do Brasil Do voo de domingo à instrução, o VFRDirectBR coloca sua rota sobre cartas aeronáuticas, com meteorologia e tráfego aéreo na tela do seu iPhone e iPad. Um app pensado para o piloto brasileiro VFR: privado, aeroclube, experimental, simulação e quem está aprendendo a voar. Com as cartas GeoPDF pilotos IFR podem ter um backup poderoso. Cartas aeronáuticas do Brasil Cartas WAC e REA sobre mapa em movimento, com sua posição em tempo real. Baixe regiões inteiras para usar offline — sem sinal de celular lá em cima, suas cartas continuam do seu lado. Meteorologia que importa Radar meteorológico animado da REDEMET direto no mapa. Veja a chuva chegando e tome a decisão certa antes de decolar. Tráfego ADS-B Enxergue as aeronaves ao seu redor no mapa e aumente sua consciência situacional. (requer internet) Rotas e waypoints Monte suas rotas com pontos intermediários inteligentes, crie waypoints personalizados e exporte tudo em GPX para levar para outros equipamentos. Planeje antes, voe tranquilo. Combustível colaborativo e Oficial - API DECEA / AISWEB Reportes de combustível compartilhados pela comunidade de pilotos — saiba onde reabastecer com informação de quem já passou por lá. Dados oficiais também. Compartilhe sua posição Deixe amigos e sua base acompanharem seu voo em tempo real. Modo simulador Conecte ao X-Plane e ao Microsoft Flight Simulator e use o app como no voo real. Ideal para treino de navegação, instrução em solo e para quem quer praticar procedimentos em casa. Simples de usar, direto ao ponto e feito por pilotos para pilotos. Maioria das funções são intuitivas e acionadas com 1 ou dois toques na tela. Importante: o VFRDirectBR é uma ferramenta de apoio à consciência situacional e ao planejamento. Não substitui as cartas e publicações oficiais do DECEA nem os equipamentos de navegação homologados da aeronave. O piloto em comando é sempre o responsável final pela condução segura do voo. Bons voos! Assinatura VFRDirect Premium Planos Mensal e Anual com renovação automática. O pagamento é cobrado na sua conta Apple ID na confirmação da compra. A assinatura renova automaticamente, salvo se cancelada pelo menos 24 horas antes do fim do período atual. Gerencie ou cancele nos Ajustes da sua conta Apple ID. Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Política de Privacidade: https://www.vfrdirectbr.com/pol%C3%ADtica-de-privacidade

Screenshots

Enroute Flight Navigation4 screens
VFRDirectBR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enroute Flight Navigation at none against VFRDirectBR's 2. VFRDirectBR's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. VFRDirectBR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Enroute Flight Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enroute Flight Navigation ships an update every 5 weeks, VFRDirectBR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Enroute Flight Navigation versus VFRDirectBR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnroute Flight NavigationVFRDirectBR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkademische Fliegergruppe Freiburg i. Br. e. V.Tiago Zir Friedrichs

In-app purchases

None

Enroute Flight Navigation

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VFRDirectBR

Subscriptions2
  • VFRDirect Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • VFRDirect Premium Anual1 Month trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Enroute Flight Navigation free?
Enroute Flight Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VFRDirectBR free?
VFRDirectBR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Enroute Flight Navigation or VFRDirectBR have ads?
Neither Enroute Flight Navigation nor VFRDirectBR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Enroute Flight Navigation or VFRDirectBR?
Enroute Flight Navigation ships an update every 5 weeks, and VFRDirectBR every 9 days. Most recently, Enroute Flight Navigation was updated on November 3, 2026 and VFRDirectBR on November 6, 2026.

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