Comparison

Cielo vs NexHawk EFB

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

Head to head
About

Cielo

Features
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Cielo is the complete pilot toolbox for iPhone; built by a pilot, for pilots. Whether you're preflight planning at home or running quick calculations in the cockpit, Cielo has everything you need in one clean, fast app. LIVE WEATHER MAP See nearby airports color-coded by flight category — VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR — on an interactive map. Tap any airport to get a full weather brief: decoded METAR, TAF forecast, cloud layers with altitudes, wind components, runway layout with live wind indicator, com/nav frequencies, and sunrise/sunset times. 19 AVIATION CALCULATORS More features than a CX-3, for a much lower price! • Atmosphere: Pressure & Density Altitude, True Airspeed, Cloud Base Estimator, ISA Deviation, Mach Number • Navigation: Wind Components, Top of Descent, Speed/Distance/Time, Holding Pattern Entry, Vertical Navigation (VNAV), Glide Distance • Flight Planning: Heading & Ground Speed (wind triangle), Compass Heading Converter • Fuel: Fuel Planning with endurance and reserves • Weight & Balance: Total weight and CG calculator • Performance: Chart Interpolation (single and double) • Conversions: Aviation unit conversions • Reference: Flight Timer with lap recording, V-Speeds Every calculator includes a formula explanation so you understand the math, not just the answer. FLIGHT PLANNING Build multi-leg nav logs with distance, course, and wind for each leg. Cielo computes the wind correction angle, heading to fly, ground speed, leg time, and fuel — automatically. Save your plans and pull them up any time. CHECKLISTS Create fully custom checklists for every phase of flight: preflight, before takeoff, cruise, descent, landing, and shutdown. Organize items your way, check them off as you go, and reset for the next flight. Everything is saved across app launches. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add Cielo widgets to your iPhone home screen or lock screen for instant weather at a glance — current METAR conditions, flight category, and nearby airport weather — without even opening the app. V-SPEEDS & REFERENCE Store your aircraft's V-speeds from the POH for quick reference during preflight. No more flipping through pages or relying on memory. All calculators and widgets are available on the Free Tier. Cielo Pro unlocks the live weather map, flight planning, and checklist features. USD$0.99/wk or USD$29.99/yr Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/cielo-the-pilot-toolbox-privacy-policy/4d8e291a-125d-4e7d-abb3-008a701eb527/privacy T&C: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/cielo-the-pilot-toolbox-terms-of-use/56a47162-4e56-4a87-b61f-f31872e144f1/terms

About

NexHawk EFB

This comprehensive electronic flight bag provides pilots with a live moving map, aviation charts, traffic, and terrain awareness. It features a voice-driven AI copilot for hands-free operation and can connect to flight simulators for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Voice-driven AI Copilot
  • Live moving map with aviation charts
  • Traffic and terrain awareness
  • Glass cockpit display (PFD/HSI)
  • Flight simulator integration
  • Pilot logbook and checklists
Features
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Your whole cockpit, at a glance. NexHawk is an all-in-one electronic flight bag (EFB) for general-aviation pilots and flight-sim enthusiasts. A live moving map, aviation charts, traffic, terrain awareness, and a voice-driven AI copilot — together in one clean, glanceable cockpit. WHAT MAKES NEXHAWK DIFFERENT • Voice-driven AI Copilot — ask for weather, airports, or routes hands-free, eyes outside • A true glass cockpit (PFD/HSI) with an embedded moving-map MFD • Drive the map straight from your flight simulator over your local network MOVING MAP • Your aircraft on VFR sectional, IFR low/high, and street/satellite base maps • Smart decluttering, day/night, and configurable zoom & follow behavior • Distance rings, terrain shading, and airspace awareness FLIGHT PLANNING • Build and fly routes with bearing, distance, ETE, and active-leg guidance • Direct-To, nearest airports, and an airport directory with frequencies & runways • Vertical flight profile showing terrain, airspace, and obstacles along your route AWARENESS & ALERTS • Terrain, airspace, and traffic advisories tuned to your phase of flight • SkyScan traffic display with configurable thresholds GLASS COCKPIT & SIM • PFD/HSI glass panel with an embedded moving-map MFD • Connect to a flight-simulator bridge on your local network to drive the map from your sim EVERYTHING ELSE • Pilot Logbook, Black Box flight recorder, Aircraft Checklists & Maintenance • Career Navigator, Learning Center, and guided tutorials • Wingman pilot-to-pilot messaging Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cielo4 screens
NexHawk EFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NexHawk EFB at 3 against Cielo's 1. NexHawk EFB also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cielo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and NexHawk EFB sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cielo versus NexHawk EFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCieloNexHawk EFB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian RubinaSKYLINE ARC LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cielo

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly14 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
10 purchases

NexHawk EFB

Subscriptions7
  • Multi-Device (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • Afterburner (3 Months)$20.993 Months
  • NexHawk IFR (3 Months)$37.993 Months
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  • Maverick Elite (3 Months)$55.993 Months
  • Afterburner (1 Year)$69.991 Year
  • NexHawk IFR (1 Year)$129.991 Year
  • Maverick Elite (1 Year)$189.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Profile Images$4.99
  • Support The Dev$4.99
  • Flight Simulator Bridge$19.99

Questions

Is Cielo free?
Cielo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NexHawk EFB free?
NexHawk EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cielo or NexHawk EFB have ads?
Neither Cielo nor NexHawk EFB shows ads.

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