notams.aero vs Map Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
notams.aero
Visualize aviation notices to airmen (NOTAMs) on an interactive map with color-coded categories and descriptive symbols. Access METAR, TAF, airport data, and defined airspace information for numerous countries. An annual subscription unlocks all features.
- NOTAMs displayed on map
- Categorized NOTAM colors
- NOTAM area symbols
- METAR & TAF data
- Altitude filtering
- Defined airspace areas
- Airport information
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Notams Aero is the best NOTAM application. You can see NOTAMs on the map. Each NOTAM is displayed in categorized colors. Red means firing, yellow means training, blue means UAV, green means parachute etc. Additionally; each NOTAM area has a symbol which describes its subject ( for instance; you will see a remote control symbol for UAV NOTAM area) * Airport/Aerodrome meteorological information (METAR & TAF) * Airport/Aerodrome NOTAMs * Altitude filtering for NOTAMs * All defined areas (prohibited areas, restricted areas, CTR, TMA, TRA, TSA, CBA etc) * Airports, heliports and other aeronautical points with their detailed information notams.aero contains these countries : Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom and United States Annual subscription : notams.aero is NOT FREE. You should purchase annual subscription to have all information. ( 19.90EUR / year ) Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of in-app purchase and subscription automatically renews each year unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For more information, privacy policy and terms of use please visit : http://notams.aero/policy.aspx PS:Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Map Notes
This app allows users to draw directly on maps, add custom pins with icons, and plan journeys with direction calculation. It converts sketches into navigable paths and saves all annotations as part of the map, syncing across devices via iCloud.
- Draw directly on maps
- Create pins with custom icons
- Calculate directions
- Convert drawings to navigable paths
- Save annotations as part of the map
- Attach tags, info, and photos
- Sync across devices with iCloud
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Map Notes: Your Personalized Cartography & Travel Planner "Map Notes" is your ultimate companion for personalized mapping and travel planning. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Map Notes allows you to effortlessly mark your favorite spots, plan your adventures, and customize your maps like never before. Draw Directly on the Map: Let your creativity flow as you draw directly onto the map. Whether it's highlighting a hiking trail, sketching out a scenic route, or simply doodling landmarks, Map Notes gives you the freedom to express yourself visually. Your drawing will stick to the map and become part of it, moving, rotating, and scaling along with the map itself. Create Pins with Custom Icons: Make your map truly your own by creating pins with custom icons. Whether it's a favorite restaurant, a hidden gem, or a must-see attraction, personalize your pins to reflect your unique interests and preferences. Calculate Directions and Customise Colours: Seamlessly plan your journeys with Map Notes' direction calculation feature. Simply pick your starting and ending locations, and let the app generate the optimal route for you. Plus, you can customize the color of your directions to enhance visibility. Convert Drawings to Navigable Paths: Bridge the gap between creativity and utility. Draw a rough path on the map, and Map Notes can automatically convert your sketch into a formal, snap-to-road direction path. Once converted, save it directly to your map to keep your custom routes ready for your next adventure. Save Annotations as Part of the Map: Your annotations aren't just temporary markings – they become integral parts of your map. Watch as your drawings, pins, and directions seamlessly rotate, scale, and move along with the map, ensuring that your personalized annotations are always in sync with your location. Attach Tags, Information, and Photos: Add depth and context to your annotations by attaching tags, information, and photos. Whether it's adding notes about opening hours, descriptions of landmarks, or snapshots of memorable moments, Map Notes lets you enrich your map with meaningful details. Sync Across Devices with iCloud: Your work is automatically saved to your iCloud account, ensuring seamless syncing across all your devices. Whether you're using your iPhone or iPad, access your maps and annotations anytime, anywhere, with the convenience of iCloud syncing. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-information/manage-app-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Map Notes at freemium against notams.aero's subscription. Map Notes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. notams.aero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Map Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
notams.aero ships an update every 3 months, Map Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | notams.aero | Map Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 290 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ufuk Ugur | Zhuoyao lu |
Customer experience
notams.aero
Map Notes
In-app purchases
notams.aero
- NOTAM Subscription$19.991 Year
- NOTAM Subscription$39.991 Year
Map Notes
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year









