Comparison

iFly EFB vs WingJockey

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

WingJockey

This app is a digital flight club for general aviation and student pilots. It allows users to track, replay, and share their flights in a 3D environment. Users can also explore airports, visualize airspace, and connect with other pilots.

Highlights
  • Visualize flight traces and audio replays
  • Explore aviation world in 3D
  • Built-in flight simulator for exploration
  • Learn from other pilots' experiences
  • Discover airport information and tips
  • Track training progress and milestones
  • Connect with local pilots and fly together
Features
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Your pocket cockpit for exploring aviation. WingJockey lets you fly anywhere in the contiguous US using real terrain, real airports, and real flight data. Explore unfamiliar airports, refly flights you’ve actually flown, and discover your next aviation adventure. Fly first — no account required. Jump into The Flyer and start exploring immediately. Take the controls, look around, fly from real airports, and experience the US from the air. The Flyer WingJockey’s built-in 3D flyer puts you in the air over real terrain at airports across the continental United States. Preview an unfamiliar airport before you arrive. Explore a mountain approach. Fly somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit. Or simply fly because you love flying. Refly your real flights Enter a tail number and find flights you’ve actually flown. Use ADS-B data to trace your route across real terrain and fly it again in The Flyer. Your real-world flying becomes something you can explore from anywhere. Explore airports like a pilot Search airports across the continental US and see them from the air before you arrive. Explore real runway layouts, surrounding terrain, and approach paths in 3D. Discover places to fly Find airports and destinations worth exploring. See what’s out there and find your next real-world adventure. Track your flying Log your flights and build your flight history in WingJockey. Track flight hours, training progress, milestones, and currency. Attach cockpit photos, audio, and notes to your flights and debrief what actually happened. Connect with pilots Discover other pilots and explore flights around you. WingJockey is built for general aviation pilots — from students working toward their checkride to private pilots and beyond. Whether you’re logging your first solo or your thousandth hour, WingJockey keeps you flying even when you’re on the ground. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iFly EFB4 screens
WingJockey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iFly EFB at 365 against WingJockey's 5. iFly EFB also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). WingJockey's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 10 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iFly EFB sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and WingJockey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WingJockey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFly EFB has 365 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of WingJockey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFly EFB ships an update monthly, WingJockey every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iFly EFB versus WingJockey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFly EFBWingJockey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (365 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings365 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventure Pilot, LLCWing Jockey LLC

Customer experience

iFly EFB

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

WingJockey

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WingJockey

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

WingJockey

Subscriptions2
  • WingJockey Member$9.991 Month
  • WingJockey Membership$99.991 Year

Questions

Is iFly EFB free?
iFly EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WingJockey free?
WingJockey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFly EFB or WingJockey?
WingJockey is rated higher. iFly EFB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while WingJockey averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do iFly EFB or WingJockey have ads?
Neither iFly EFB nor WingJockey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFly EFB or WingJockey?
iFly EFB ships an update monthly, and WingJockey every 10 days. Most recently, iFly EFB was updated on November 1, 2026 and WingJockey on October 24, 2026.

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