# AnnieMap vs XC Fly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XC Fly at 86% against AnnieMap's 0%. XC Fly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). AnnieMap's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnnieMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XC Fly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XC Fly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnnieMap has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AnnieMap's written reviews are positive against 86% of XC Fly's.

AnnieMap ships an update fortnightly, XC Fly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnnieMap | XC Fly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anniemap/id6469359784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-fly/id6778536818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/407519249) | [DAC RIO CLARO DESENVOLVIMENTO COMERCIO E LICENCIAMENTO DE SOFTWARES LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778536820) |

## What reviewers say

### AnnieMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anniemap/id6469359784)

This app transforms your GPS tracks into animated visual stories of your explorations. Customize your route with colors, markers, and camera angles, then export it as a video. It's designed for anyone who wants to creatively document their adventures.

**Highlights:** Dynamic waypoint animation, Customizable route visuals, Advanced camera control, 3D map integration, Video customization, Comprehensive charting, Save and share GPX files

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnnieMap | $9.99 | one-time |


### XC Fly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xc-fly/id6778536818)

This app provides a comprehensive flight tracking and logging experience for pilots. It offers a full cockpit with essential instruments, automatic flight recording, and detailed maps with offline navigation. Connect with a flying community and receive real-time tracking and alerts.

**Highlights:** Audio variometer, altimeter, GPS, and compass, Automatic IGC recording with takeoff/landing detection, Offline maps with airspace and navigation, Real-time multi-pilot live tracking, Flight history with 3D replay, Flying community features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XCFLY Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| XC FLY Schools | $22.99 | per month |
| XCFLY Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| XC FLY Schools Yearly | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnnieMap free?

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

### Is XC Fly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AnnieMap or XC Fly?

XC Fly is rated higher. AnnieMap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while XC Fly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AnnieMap or XC Fly have ads?

Neither AnnieMap nor XC Fly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AnnieMap or XC Fly?

AnnieMap ships an update fortnightly, and XC Fly every 3 days. Most recently, AnnieMap was updated on November 3, 2026 and XC Fly on November 10, 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.*