Comparison

Airspace Maps vs Pathr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Airspace Maps

Features
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Airspace at a Glance β€’ Map and Airspace list clearly show if temporary airspace is active or not β€’ High-quality overlays for controlled, restricted, and advisory airspace β€’ Powered by open aviation data; download only what you need Airport Insight β€’ Key details for thousands of airports: location, elevation, runways, frequencies, and more NOTAMs, Made Clear β€’ Global NOTAM coverage with frequent updates β€’ See NOTAMs near the map center or along your planned route β€’ Clear formatting with plain-English expansions of common abbreviations where possible Simple Route Planning β€’ Plan via airports; see distance and magnetic heading per leg β€’ View all relevant NOTAMs along your route β€’ Save routes on device for later use Smart Map Interaction β€’ Pan and zoom to explore; select countries to keep the map uncluttered Works Offline β€’ Once downloaded, airspace and airport data are available without internet Designed for Every Device β€’ Clean, fast, responsive UI on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Coverage Includes airspace and airports from OpenAIP for 80+ countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United Statesβ€”and many more.

About

Pathr

Features
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Pathr turns every walk or run into something new. Instantly generate unique routes based on your goals whether you’re counting steps, tracking distance, or burning calories. With one tap, Pathr builds a personalized loop around your location so you can explore familiar places in unexpected ways. Discover fresh paths, save your favorites, and export any route directly to Google Maps or Apple Maps for real-time navigation. Simple, fast, and beautifully designed β€” Pathr makes everyday movement feel effortless and exciting. Features β€’ One-tap random route generation β€’ Goal modes: Steps, Distance, or Calories β€’ Smart loops that start and end at your location β€’ Export routes to Google Maps or Apple Maps β€’ Save and revisit your favorite paths β€’ Minimal, modern interface with dark and light themes Whether you walk, jog, or just like exploring, Pathr helps you move with purpose and keeps every route a surprise. The route planning will be available through a paid subscription that will be renewed weekly or yearly and charged to your iTunes account.

Screenshots

Airspace Maps4 screens
Pathr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Airspace Maps at none against Pathr's 2. Airspace Maps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Pathr's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pathr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Airspace Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airspace Maps ships an update weekly, Pathr every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Airspace Maps versus Pathr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirspace MapsPathr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuman Software NederlandDAVID FELIPE VARGAS MEDINA

In-app purchases

None

Airspace Maps

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pathr

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan β€” $6.99/week$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan β€” $59.99/year7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Airspace Maps free?
Airspace Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pathr free?
Pathr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Airspace Maps or Pathr have ads?
Neither Airspace Maps nor Pathr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airspace Maps or Pathr?
Airspace Maps ships an update weekly, and Pathr every 4 months. Most recently, Airspace Maps was updated on October 5, 2026 and Pathr on October 5, 2026.

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