# iFly EFB vs TLAR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iFly EFB at 353 against TLAR's 5. iFly EFB also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). TLAR's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFly EFB sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and TLAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TLAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFly EFB has 353 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of iFly EFB's written reviews are positive against 75% of TLAR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFly EFB | TLAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifly-efb/id655202847/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tlar/id1558908342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **353** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adventure Pilot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/655202870) | [Owyhee Aviation, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558908344) |

## What reviewers say

### iFly EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifly-efb/id655202847)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPad Add-On Subscription (1 Year) | $24.99 | one-time |
| IFR iPad Subscription Upgrade (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |
| VFR iPad Subscription (1 Year) | $79.99 | one-time |
| Base VFR Subscription | $94.99 | one-time |
| VFR/MP Subscription | $124.99 | one-time |
| VFR+IFR iPad Subscription (1 Year) | $129.99 | one-time |
| VFR/IFR Subscription | $149.99 | one-time |
| VFR/IFR/MP Subscription | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💰 Very affordable pricing compared to competitors
- 🎨 Highly customizable instrument layouts and display
- 📊 Excellent flight planning capabilities
- 🗺️ Clear, sharp, high-resolution maps and charts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App occasionally locks up and requires restart
- 📍 Inaccurate and outdated FBO information
- 🗺️ Limited international/Canadian map coverage
- 🎨 Dated user interface design (1990s aesthetic)
- 📡 GPS connectivity issues on iPad iOS 18+

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- Logbook functionality
- Sunset/sunrise times display
- One-button night mode
- Annotation tools for approach plates
- Scratch pad for ATC notes


### TLAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tlar/id1558908342)

This app calculates aircraft performance for general aviation pilots, including takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing. It offers basic calculations for pre-loaded aircraft in the free version, with advanced real-time, dynamic performance metrics and emergency glide functionality in its subscription tiers.

**Highlights:** Aircraft performance calculations, Real-time dynamic recalculations, Emergency glide functionality, Heads-up display mode, Global airfield database, Customizable safety margins

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pro | $1.99 | per month |
| expert | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFly EFB free?

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

### Is TLAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFly EFB or TLAR?

TLAR is rated higher. iFly EFB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 353 ratings, while TLAR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do iFly EFB or TLAR have ads?

Neither iFly EFB nor TLAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFly EFB or TLAR?

iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, and TLAR every 3 weeks. Most recently, iFly EFB was updated on October 12, 2026 and TLAR on October 14, 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.*