Comparison

AirPing vs NaviSim

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

Head to head
About

AirPing

Features
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AirPing is the flight tracking app powered by your own data. If you run an ADS-B receiver, it lets you view the planes you track right from your iPhone. Using this app requires you to run your own ADS-B receiver with a tar1090 or readsb instance. You can find information about how to set up your instance for use with the app on our website, https://airping.app.

About

NaviSim

Features
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NAVISIM EFB – Your Co-Pilot for Flight Simulation Elevate your flight simulation experience with NAVISIM EFB, the comprehensive Electronic Flight Bag designed for virtual pilots on IVAO, VATSIM, and offline simulators like MSFS 2020/2024, X-Plane, and P3D. NAVISIM EFB bridges the gap between complex flight planning and real-time execution, putting essential aviation data right at your fingertips—even without an active internet connection. KEY FEATURES: Interactive Enroute Map Navigate with confidence using our high-performance moving map. Visualize your aircraft's position, track your route, and monitor nearby waypoints and airways. Offline Capable: Download region-specific map tiles to fly anywhere, anytime. Vector Overlays: Clear visualization of runways, taxiways, and airport layouts generated mathematically for precision. Global Navigation Database Say goodbye to outdated info. Our massive offline database includes: Airports: Frequencies, runway data (length, width, surface), and elevation. Navaids: VORs, NDBs, and Fixes with precise coordinates. Charts Manager: Download and view airport charts (SIDs, STARs, Approaches) directly within the app. Live Aviation Weather Stay ahead of the conditions with real-time weather integration: - METAR & TAF: Instant access to current reports and forecasts for any airport. - SIGMET Visualization: See active weather warnings directly on the map. - Real-Time Traffic Injection Immerse yourself in a living sky. NAVISIM EFB connects to simulation networks (IVAO) to display: - Live Traffic: See other pilots around you in real-time with heading, altitude, and speed data. - NOTAM Watcher Never miss a critical update. Subscribe to specific airports and receive Push Notifications for new Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) instantly via our cloud service. - Designed for Simmers Built with Ionic and Capacitor for smooth cross-platform performance, dark mode support for night flights, and an intuitive interface that mimics real-world EFB tools. Note: This application is for FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY. Not for real-world navigation.

Screenshots

AirPing2 screens
NaviSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AirPing at none against NaviSim's shown. NaviSim's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AirPing versus NaviSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirPingNaviSim
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBlahaj LtdAli Ghassan

In-app purchases

None

AirPing

No in-app purchases

None

NaviSim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirPing free?
AirPing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaviSim free?
NaviSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirPing or NaviSim have ads?
NaviSim shows ads; AirPing does not.

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