Comparison

iFly EFB vs Land Now

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

Land Now

This app assists pilots in quickly finding and ranking nearby airports for landing during deteriorating weather or emergencies. It provides essential landing information in a clear, stress-resistant format to aid rapid decision-making.

Highlights
  • Instant airport ranking
  • Landing suitability evaluation
  • Prominent turn headings
  • Weather-aware ranking
  • Offline airport database
  • Simple, uncluttered interface
Features
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Land Now helps pilots quickly identify the best nearby airport to land at when conditions start going bad. When weather deteriorates, the workload rises fast. A pilot may have only moments to evaluate nearby airports, compare runway options, think about wind and visibility, and decide where to go. Land Now is built to reduce that workload by turning a long list of nearby airports into a ranked, landing-focused decision aid. Open the app. Press LAND NOW. Get an immediate ranked list of nearby airports, with large turn headings and key landing information presented in a clean, stress-resistant format. Land Now is not a map exploration tool and not a general flight planning app. It is designed for one purpose: helping a pilot make a faster, clearer diversion or landing decision when time and mental bandwidth are limited. KEY FEATURES Instant airport ranking Press LAND NOW to search nearby airports and see them ranked by overall landing suitability rather than simple nearest-distance logic. Built for real-world pilot decision making Land Now helps evaluate factors that matter when you need to get on the ground: • airport distance • runway length • runway surface • wind and crosswind considerations • current weather conditions • forecast trend information • overall landing suitability Large TURN TO heading Each airport result includes a prominent heading box so you can quickly orient toward the best option without digging through menus or clutter. Weather-aware ranking Current and forecast aviation weather are used to help identify airports with more favorable conditions. If weather data is unavailable, the app clearly indicates that results are working from degraded information rather than hiding that fact. Offline airport database Land Now includes a bundled airport database so nearby airport searches remain available even when connectivity is weak. Weather features require internet access, but core airport lookup remains available offline. Simple, uncluttered interface The app is built around calm, readable presentation under stress. No map-first workflow. No unnecessary complexity. Just ranked results designed for fast interpretation. Made for high-workload situations Land Now is especially useful during: • deteriorating VFR conditions • diversion decisions • mechanical issues • uncertain runway choices • unfamiliar areas • situations where a pilot wants a fast, practical airport ranking instead of raw data overload WHY LAND NOW EXISTS Many aviation tools provide information. Land Now is built to provide action. Instead of forcing you to sort through raw airport data, weather products, and runway details one piece at a time, Land Now helps organize that information into a fast, landing-oriented ranking. The goal is not to replace pilot judgment. The goal is to support it when the cockpit gets busy and time matters. DESIGNED FOR PILOTS Land Now was created from a pilot-first perspective with an emphasis on: • low cognitive load • clear visual hierarchy • practical landing factors • fast interpretation • minimal setup • dependable emergency usefulness IMPORTANT Land Now is a decision-support utility only. It does not replace pilot judgment, official weather briefings, NOTAM review, performance calculations, required navigation equipment, or compliance with regulations and operating limitations. Always verify conditions and use appropriate aeronautical decision making. When the weather starts closing in, the best airport is not always the nearest one. Open the app. Press LAND NOW. Turn toward the best option.

Screenshots

iFly EFB4 screens
Land Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iFly EFB at Free against Land Now's $9.99. iFly EFB also leads on ratings volume (364 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Land Now's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support 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

iFly EFB is free to download; Land Now costs $9.99 up front. iFly EFB sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Land Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Land Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFly EFB has 364 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Land Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, Land Now every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iFly EFB versus Land Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFly EFBLand Now
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (364 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings364 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventure Pilot, LLCDaniel CRAMER

Customer experience

iFly EFB

All ratings353 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative9.1%

Land Now

All ratings2 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

Land Now

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
None

Land Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFly EFB free?
iFly EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Land Now free?
Land Now costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iFly EFB or Land Now?
Land Now is rated higher. iFly EFB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Land Now averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iFly EFB or Land Now have ads?
Neither iFly EFB nor Land Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFly EFB or Land Now?
iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, and Land Now every 2 months. Most recently, iFly EFB was updated on October 26, 2026 and Land Now on October 7, 2026.

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