EXPLORER 1 vs NOTAMs App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EXPLORER 1
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This is a drone app that connects and controls model EXPLORER. The main functions are as follows: 1.Real-time video streaming transmission. 2.3D Scattering Screen 3.Real-time remote sensing control 4.Trajectory control 5.Gravity Induction Manipulation
NOTAMs App
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NOTAM App delivers real-time Notice to Air Missions directly to your device, keeping you informed of airspace changes that matter to your flight operations. CRITICAL ALERT SYSTEM • Instant push notifications for airspace closures and critical restrictions • Smart severity classification: Critical (red), Warning (orange), Caution (yellow), Info (green) • Never miss a flight-critical notice with time-sensitive alerts MULTI-FIR MONITORING • Track multiple Flight Information Regions simultaneously • Searchable database of 100+ official ICAO FIR codes • Add custom FIR codes for complete coverage • Enable or disable individual regions as needed SMART NOTAM TRANSLATION • Automatic translation of aviation abbreviations to plain English • Side-by-side Original and Translated views • 100+ aviation terms decoded instantly • Understand complex NOTAMs at a glance CHANGE TRACKING • Automatic detection of new, modified, and cancelled NOTAMs • Change history with before/after comparisons • Stay current with evolving airspace situations DESIGNED FOR PILOTS • Clean, professional interface optimized for quick scanning • Filter active vs. expired NOTAMs • Search across all NOTAMs by ID, location, or content • Background refresh keeps data current • Works offline with cached data • Dark mode for cockpit use CONFIGURABLE REFRESH • Automatic background updates (1h, 3h, 6h, 12h intervals) • Manual pull-to-refresh anytime • Last update timestamp always visible The data source for teh NOTAMs is https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/nsapp.html. The application is informational in nature and is designed to non-professionals and is not to be considered as a sole source of information to meet all pre-flight action.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: EXPLORER 1 at 3 against NOTAMs App's 1. EXPLORER 1 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | EXPLORER 1 | NOTAMs App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文 张 | OVIDIU EFTIMIE |
In-app purchases
EXPLORER 1
No in-app purchases
NOTAMs App
No in-app purchases









