# OwnNav vs NoDak Pilot

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OwnNav | NoDak Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownnav/id6449998627/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodak-pilot/id6470951837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 325 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ford Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/619717963) | [Nicolo Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714538054) |

## What reviewers say

### OwnNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownnav/id6449998627)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OwnNav Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| OwnNav Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |


### NoDak Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodak-pilot/id6470951837)

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.

**Highlights:** Flight restriction notifications, Practice area availability, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Historical flight restriction data, Real-time weather and forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OwnNav free?

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

### Is NoDak Pilot free?

NoDak Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OwnNav or NoDak Pilot?

OwnNav and NoDak Pilot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do OwnNav or NoDak Pilot have ads?

Neither OwnNav nor NoDak Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OwnNav or NoDak Pilot?

OwnNav ships an update every 2 months, and NoDak Pilot every 2 months. Most recently, OwnNav was updated on October 10, 2026 and NoDak Pilot on October 21, 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.*