Comparison

iFly EFB vs Stratus Horizon Pro

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

Head to head
About

iFly EFB

This app provides pilots with essential flight information in an easy-to-use format for both VFR and IFR flying. It offers advanced navigation features, real-time weather, and safety alerts to enhance situational awareness and simplify flight planning.

Highlights
  • Geo-Reference Approach Plates & Airport Diagrams
  • 3D Synthetic Vision / EFIS Mode
  • Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic, Airspace Alerts
  • ADS-B Support
  • AutoTaxi+ for Safe Taxing
  • RealView Airport Imagery
  • Complete VFR & IFR Databases and Charts
Features
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iFly EFB delivers the perfect combination of affordability, capability, and usability for both VFR and IFR Pilots. Safely and quickly get the information you need so you can focus on flying! Key reasons to try iFly EFB: 1) Ease of use in the cockpit: Our intuitive and simple interface, easy to hit buttons, simple map gestures, large fonts, and more make this the best EFB for in-flight use 2) Pilot focused company: We have staff (pilots) on the ground at our office in Texas waiting to answer your questions. Call 214-585-0444 or email support@adventurepilot.com, we're here to help 3) Price: We are one of the most competitively priced EFBs on the market 4) Capabilities: We are one of the most capable EFBs on the market! Need proof? Visit www.iFlyEFB.com/Compare Following are some of our features and benefits: •Geo-Reference Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams •3D Synthetic Vision / EFIS Mode •Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic, and Airspaces Alerts •Complete ADSB support •AutoTaxi+ for safe taxing at any airport •RealView airport imagery •RealPlan automatic VFR Planner •Auto-load approach into plan •Complete VFR and IFR databases and charts (FAA) •Sectionals •Customizable Instruments •Public & Private Airports •Winds aloft including forecasts for 36 hours •Hi/Lo-Enroute Charts •Terminal Area Charts(TAC) •World Aeronautical Charts(WAC) •Vector Mode •Weather (Pre-Flight or ADS-B Live) •Hi-res Winds Aloft Optimizing •Rapid Flight planning •Plates & Diagrams (Approach, Departure Plates, Stars, SIDs Airport Diagrams) •Instruments Panel •Day/Night Mode •Online Flight Plan Filing •Custom Instrument Layouts (24 Instruments, e.g. HSI, Vertical Profile, and AHRS) •Vertical Terrain planning and Airspace preview •Find Nearest •History •North Up / Track Up •Pinch Zooming w/ One Touch Feature •Dynamic Distance Ring •Hybrid Compass Rose w/ Nav Function •Extended Course Line •Flight Trails •Past Flights •Rubber Band route modification •Custom Aircraft icons •AutoTaxi+ •Alerts & Warnings •Button Fading (maximizes screen space) •Custom User Waypoints •Customizable Instruments •Simulator Mode

About

Stratus Horizon Pro

This app provides a backup Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) for pilots, displaying pitch and bank information on a tablet. It also offers radio transcription and playback of air traffic control communications, converting audio to text for easy reference. Firmware updates for compatible devices are also available.

Highlights
  • Backup Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)
  • Responsive pitch and bank instrument display
  • Automatic AHRS alignment
  • Radio transcription and playback of ATC communications
  • Visual assist for referencing audio clips
  • Firmware updates for Stratus receivers
  • Day, night, and heads-up display modes
Features
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Backup Glass Cockpit on your iPad Stratus Horizon Pro displays a complete Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) for supplemental attitude information in your cockpit. Driven by a Stratus receiver, the AHRS feature will display a super responsive pitch and bank instrument on your iPad. It aligns itself automatically, so you can just turn it on and fly. This provides an excellent backup for emergency situations. Radio Transcription & Playback Plug in and play back. You’ll never have to say “say again” again when you use the radio playback feature. Plug in a Stratus Audio Cable to capture ATC communications for easy one-touch playback. Similar to how visual voicemail works, the ATC communications will be converted into text, providing a visual assist for referencing previous audio clips for playback. This enables pilots to receive a clearance, ATIS, or other important ATC communications without needing to write them down Stratus Audio Cable The Stratus Audio Cable (available to purchase for $49.99 from the Appareo web store) is needed to enable the radio transcription and playback feature. No cellular service or internet connection is required to operate the app. Stratus Device Management Download firmware updates for all models of Stratus portable ADS-B receivers, Stratus 1, 2, 1S, 2S, 2i, 3, 3i, and 4. Switch your Stratus 3 to "Open ADS-B Mode" to utilize its GDL-90 protocol that integrates Stratus with most flight apps. Stratus 4 defaults to GDL-90 mode. Enable notifications to get updates any time there is a firmware update to your portable device. Stratus Horizon Pro is a flight app that can be viewed in day mode, night mode, or via heads-up display. App Multitasking Stratus Horizon Pro supports app multitasking with split view and overlay view, so you can use radio transcription and playback alongside your favorite EFB. The EFB app must be able to support multitasking.

Screenshots

iFly EFB4 screens
Stratus Horizon Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFly EFB at 90% against Stratus Horizon Pro's 42%. iFly EFB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (365 vs 36). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iFly EFB sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Stratus Horizon Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iFly EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFly EFB has 365 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of iFly EFB's written reviews are positive against 42% of Stratus Horizon Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFly EFB ships an update monthly, Stratus Horizon Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iFly EFB versus Stratus Horizon Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFly EFBStratus Horizon Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (365 ratings) — better3.8 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings365 — better36
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB287 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventure Pilot, LLCAppareo Systems, LLC

Customer experience

iFly EFB

All ratings365 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative9.1%

Stratus Horizon Pro

All ratings36 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

iFly EFB

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App freezes when navigating between menus
  • Settings not saved after app lock
  • GPS weak signal and satellite lock issues on iOS 18+
  • Terrain loading delays during scrolling
  • Compatibility issues with some external GPS devices (Dual 150)
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  • Crashes during early versions (now resolved)
  • iPhone X screen resolution not fully optimized
  • Glitchy behavior with some ADS-B connections

Requested features

15 requests
  • Logbook functionality
  • Sunset/sunrise times display
  • One-button night mode
  • Annotation tools for approach plates
  • Scratch pad for ATC notes
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  • Pilot-entered fuel stop updates (like Waze model)
  • Mo-gas location database
  • Global map coverage beyond USA and Bahamas
  • Seamless chart display
  • Landscape mode support
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Ability to submit e-APIS details from app
  • 10-year subscription option at discounted rate
  • Better sketching tools
  • Improved FBO information database

Stratus Horizon Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iFly EFB

One-time8
  • iPad Add-On Subscription (1 Year)$24.99
  • IFR iPad Subscription Upgrade (1 Year)$49.99
  • VFR iPad Subscription (1 Year)$79.99
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  • Base VFR Subscription$94.99
  • VFR/MP Subscription$124.99
  • VFR+IFR iPad Subscription (1 Year)$129.99
  • VFR/IFR Subscription$149.99
  • VFR/IFR/MP Subscription$179.99
2 purchases

Stratus Horizon Pro

Subscriptions2
  • ATC Transcription - Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • ATC Transcription - Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is iFly EFB free?
iFly EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stratus Horizon Pro free?
Stratus Horizon Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFly EFB or Stratus Horizon Pro?
iFly EFB is rated higher. iFly EFB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Stratus Horizon Pro averages 3.8 from 36 ratings.
Do iFly EFB or Stratus Horizon Pro have ads?
Neither iFly EFB nor Stratus Horizon Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFly EFB or Stratus Horizon Pro?
iFly EFB ships an update monthly, and Stratus Horizon Pro every 2 months. Most recently, iFly EFB was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stratus Horizon Pro on November 1, 2026.

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