iFly EFB vs SkyTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SkyTimer
This app automatically logs flights, tracks fuel burn, and manages tank levels in real-time from your wrist, phone, or iPad. It provides detailed flight logs and can export data, acting as a cockpit companion for pilots.
- Automatic flight logging
- Real-time fuel tracking
- Multi-tank and engine support
- Worldwide airport database
- Smart fuel balancing
- Detailed flight logs
- Cross-device sync
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SkyTimer is the cockpit companion that tracks your fuel and logs your flight. It draws your aircraft's fuel system as it really is, tells you when to switch tanks, and records takeoffs, landings, and times on its own. On iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. *** YOUR FUEL, TRACKED *** SkyTimer estimates fuel used and remaining in every tank, live, from time on each tank and your aircraft's fuel burns. Change fuel flow mid-flight as conditions change, or pick a burn you've set up, like Rich of Peak, Lean of Peak, or Economy Cruise. - Your fuel system, drawn as it really is: from a 172 on Both to a twin with crossfeed, with up to 7 tanks and 4 engines. - Fuel Management Plans set the tanks each flight starts on and when to switch: by time on tank, fuel used, or fuel transferred. Smart Balance keeps your tanks even. - Works with a wide range of fuel selectors, transfer pumps, and crossfeeds. - Start from a catalog of common aircraft, or set up your own. Fuel quantities are estimates. Always confirm fuel with your gauges and a visual check. *** YOUR FLIGHT, LOGGED *** Smart Track uses GPS ground speed and your aircraft's Vso to detect takeoffs and landings, day and night. SkyTimer logs block and flight times, out/off/on/in times, and every airport, including stops, from a built-in worldwide airport database that works without Internet. Automatic detection needs a device with built-in GPS. Every flight goes into your logbook with fuel used, time on tanks, and Hobbs and Tach. Add notes, edit a trip, and export to CSV or LogTen. *** THE NEAREST AIRPORT, WHERE TO LOOK FOR IT *** Nearest gives you the closest airport like a traffic call, "KATW, 9 o'clock, 7 miles," with its runways, frequency, and elevation. *** ON iPHONE, iPAD, AND APPLE WATCH *** On iPad, run SkyTimer full screen or beside your EFB in Split View, Slide Over, or a window. On iPhone, the Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep fuel and times in view while you fly with your EFB. On iPhone Duo, open it up to see fuel, Nearest, and your trip side by side. On Apple Watch, every feature is on your wrist, and the watch keeps tracking on its own if your phone stays behind. Your aircraft and flights sync across your devices with iCloud. *** FREE TO START *** SkyTimer is free to download and logs block and flight times at no charge. SkyTimer Plus unlocks: - Fuel tracking and Fuel Management Plans - Automatic takeoff and landing detection - Unlimited flight storage - Multiple aircraft - Trip editing and export - iCloud sync, and in-flight sync between iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch One subscription unlocks Plus on all your devices. --------------------- Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by location. --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://skytimer.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://skytimer.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iFly EFB at 4.7 against SkyTimer's 4.0. iFly EFB also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 54%) and ratings volume (366 vs 22). SkyTimer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. iFly EFB sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iFly EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFly EFB has 366 ratings behind it against 22, 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 54% of SkyTimer's.
iFly EFB ships an update monthly, SkyTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFly EFB | SkyTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (366 ratings) — better | 4.0 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 366 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adventure Pilot, LLC | Framework Learning, LLC |
Customer experience
iFly EFB
SkyTimer
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
SkyTimer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iFly EFB
- 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
SkyTimer
- Monthly Plus Subscription$2.491 Month
- Annual Plus Subscription$17.991 Year








