OwnNav vs NoDak Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OwnNav
This app provides pilots with essential flight planning tools, including real-time weather updates, airport information, and advanced map access. It offers up-to-date radar data and offline capabilities for uninterrupted planning.
- Real-time weather updates (D-ATIS, METARs, TAFs)
- Extensive US airport database
- VFR and IFR chart access
- Efficient flight planning tools
- Offline access for essential information
- Up-to-date navigational data
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OwnNav: Streamlined Flight Planning and Airport Information OwnNav is the essential tool for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering unparalleled access to airport details, comprehensive maps, and real-time weather updates. Here's why OwnNav stands out: THE MOST UP TO DATE RADAR: Get radar up to 2 minutes from real time with a subscription. Free users get radar up to 15 minutes from live. REAL-TIME WEATHER UPDATES: Stay informed with the latest D-ATIS, METARs, TAFs, and weather reports. OwnNav ensures you're always one step ahead of the weather. EXTENSIVE AIRPORT DATABASE: Get detailed information on US airports, from major international airports to smaller local airfields. ADVANCED MAP ACCESS: Access VFR and IFR charts seamlessly. OwnNav equips you with the necessary tools for both short hops and long-haul journeys. EFFICIENT FLIGHT PLANNING FEATURES USER-FRIENDLY SEARCH INTERFACE: Quickly find any airport with our efficient search function. Planning your flight is easier than ever with OwnNav. UP-TO-DATE NAVIGATIONAL DATA: Regular updates of charts and procedures keep your navigational data current and reliable. OFFLINE ACCESS FOR UNINTERRUPTED PLANNING: Download essential information for access anytime, ensuring you're always prepared, regardless of your location.
NoDak Pilot
This app provides UND Aerospace pilots with essential airport and weather data. It offers real-time updates, notifications for flight restrictions, and access to practice area availability. Users can also view historical data and weather forecasts for the Grand Forks area.
- Flight restriction notifications
- Practice area availability
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Historical flight restriction data
- Real-time weather and forecasts
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Your Essential Tool for UND Aerospace Pilots! Stay ahead of airport and weather delays with the NoDak Pilot app designed to assist UND Aerospace pilots monitor airport and weather data effortlessly. Features include: ▶ Notifications: Get instant alerts for flight restriction changes ▶ Practice Areas: Get live availability of UND practice areas ▶ Widgets: Access flight restrictions directly from your Home or Lock Screen ▶ Historical Data: Review past flight restriction records with ease ▶ Weather Insights: View real-time weather and forecasts for airports in the Grand Forks area
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoDak Pilot at none against OwnNav's 2. NoDak Pilot also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). OwnNav's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. OwnNav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NoDak Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OwnNav against 5.0 for NoDak Pilot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoDak Pilot has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OwnNav | NoDak Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 325 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ford Davis | Nicolo Taylor |
Customer experience
OwnNav
NoDak Pilot
In-app purchases
OwnNav
- OwnNav Pro$7.991 Month
- OwnNav Pro Annual$79.991 Year
NoDak Pilot
No in-app purchases
