Comparison

iFly EFB vs YetiFlight

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

YetiFlight

This app consolidates flight planning, aviation weather, charts, and structured training for pilots. It offers essential tools and aircraft information, streamlining preparation for lessons and flights. Designed for all aviators, it keeps aviation resources organized in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Flight planning and charts
  • Aviation weather access
  • Structured flight training syllabus
  • Essential pilot tools
  • Aircraft information (Flight Hangar)
  • Progress tracking for learning
Features
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Bring your flight planning, aviation weather, charts, training, and pilot tools together with YetiFlight. Whether you’re preparing for a lesson, reviewing a route, or building your aviation knowledge, YetiFlight keeps useful resources within reach. Designed for student pilots and experienced aviators, it brings the different parts of flight preparation and learning into one convenient app. FLIGHT PLANNING AND CHARTS Prepare for your next flight with access to flight planning resources and aviation charts. Explore your route and review the information that supports your planning process. Keep planning and training close together as you connect what you learn on the ground with the flights ahead. AVIATION WEATHER Access aviation weather as part of your flight preparation. Review conditions alongside your planning resources and make weather awareness part of your routine, whether you’re getting ready for a local lesson or planning a cross-country flight. STRUCTURED FLIGHT TRAINING Give your study sessions direction with flight training resources and a Private Pilot Flight Training Syllabus. Work through lessons, review required reading, and use lesson checklists to prepare for time with your instructor. Training features include flight profiles, instructor notes, and sign-off sections to support an organized approach to learning. Review material before a lesson and return to it afterward as you build your understanding. ESSENTIAL PILOT TOOLS Find aviation tools and reference resources in a dedicated Pilot Tools section. Bring useful information into your everyday study and preparation routine, with convenient access from the same app you use for planning and training. YOUR FLIGHT HANGAR Keep aircraft information close at hand with the Flight Hangar. Use aircraft resources alongside your planning and training activities to stay familiar with the airplanes you fly and study. BUILT FOR YOUR AVIATION JOURNEY YetiFlight brings together resources for different stages of your flying journey: • Student pilots preparing for upcoming lessons. • Private pilot learners working through structured training. • Pilots reviewing aviation knowledge and planning resources. • Aviators who want weather, charts, aircraft information, and pilot tools in one place. Move between learning, planning, and aircraft resources as your needs change. From a focused study session to preparation for your next flight, YetiFlight helps you keep your aviation routine organized. YETIFLIGHT MEMBERSHIP YetiFlight is free to download. Access to subscription features requires an active YetiFlight membership. Monthly and annual subscription options are available through in-app purchase. Review current pricing and subscription details in the app before purchasing. Plan your next flight. Prepare for your next lesson. Keep learning with YetiFlight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iFly EFB4 screens
YetiFlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: YetiFlight at every 3 days against iFly EFB's every 3 weeks. YetiFlight also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). iFly EFB's advantage is ratings volume (353 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 YetiFlight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YetiFlight 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, YetiFlight every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iFly EFB versus YetiFlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFly EFBYetiFlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (353 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings353 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventure Pilot, LLCJustin Ross

Customer experience

iFly EFB

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

YetiFlight

All ratings2 ratings
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

YetiFlight

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

YetiFlight

Subscriptions2
  • YetiFlight Monthly$6.991 Month
  • YetiFlight Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is iFly EFB free?
iFly EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YetiFlight free?
YetiFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFly EFB or YetiFlight?
YetiFlight is rated higher. iFly EFB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 353 ratings, while YetiFlight averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iFly EFB or YetiFlight have ads?
Neither iFly EFB nor YetiFlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFly EFB or YetiFlight?
iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, and YetiFlight every 3 days. Most recently, iFly EFB was updated on September 29, 2026 and YetiFlight on October 1, 2026.

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