Comparison

iFly EFB vs Breadcrumbs Mobile

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

Breadcrumbs Mobile

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Breadcrumbs turns your iPhone into a personal location tracker, weather station, and emergency communicator - optimized for satellite (currently only T-Mobile T-Satellite*), so it works far beyond cellular coverage. No extra hardware. No ads. No learning curve. No charges for Core features. WHO IT'S FOR • Pilots — aviation weather at your fingertips: METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, and PIREPs • Off-roaders & overlanders — auto-track your route and let your people know you made it through • Boaters — jet boats, sailboats, and kayaks out of cell range • Field researchers — configurable intervals, long-term track storage, and data export CORE FEATURES (FREE) • No ads — your location is yours, never sold or used for advertising​ • Status buttons — OK, Help, SOS, plus two you can name yourself • Background auto-tracking at your chosen interval • Satellite-aware messaging even outside cellular coverage and in the backcountry • Follow-along map — share a live link so others can track your progress and help if needed • Interactive map history of your recent tracks • Sign in with Apple — no passwords, no accounts to create PRO • Weather & winds — local forecasts and severe-weather alerts, plus aviation METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, and winds aloft • 1-minute tracking intervals for detailed logs • Full track history with rename, delete, and per-track sharing • Track export — GPX and CSV • Unique SMS satellite fallback for auto-tracking in weak cellular areas (outside satellite areas) STAY CONNECTED, EFFORTLESSLY Tap a status button and the people you choose get a message with a link to follow your live map—so they always know where you are and can send help if they need to. Auto-tracking runs in the background, so safety doesn't ask anything of you. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS 26 or later • Cellular service • Satellite direct-to-cell feature enabled on your cellular plan (optional, for use beyond cell tower range) • As of June 2026, only T-Mobile has a direct-to-cell network. Verizon is coming. Apple satellite does not support this app for now. Breadcrumbs is not a dedicated safety or emergency device and should not be relied upon as your sole means of emergency communication. Always carry appropriate backup for remote travel. * Breadcrumbs will work with future satellite networks, as they become available. Alas, it will not work with Apple Satellite or via Apple SOS. * T-Mobile is a trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG, and is used here for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement of or affiliation with Breadcrumbs Mobile or Extensible Labs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://extensiblelabs.com/breadcrumbs/public/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

iFly EFB4 screens
Breadcrumbs Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iFly EFB at 13.0 against Breadcrumbs Mobile's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Breadcrumbs Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iFly EFB versus Breadcrumbs Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFly EFBBreadcrumbs Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (353 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings353 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAdventure Pilot, LLCExtensible Labs LLC

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

Breadcrumbs Mobile

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
1 purchases

Breadcrumbs Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • Breadcrumbs Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is iFly EFB free?
iFly EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breadcrumbs Mobile free?
Breadcrumbs Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iFly EFB or Breadcrumbs Mobile have ads?
Neither iFly EFB nor Breadcrumbs Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFly EFB or Breadcrumbs Mobile?
iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, and Breadcrumbs Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, iFly EFB was updated on October 20, 2026 and Breadcrumbs Mobile on October 10, 2026.

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