# NRST vs Airfield Advisor Pro

The clearest difference is price: NRST at Free against Airfield Advisor Pro's $9.99. NRST also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Airfield Advisor Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NRST is free to download; Airfield Advisor Pro costs $9.99 up front. NRST sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Airfield Advisor Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Airfield Advisor Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NRST | Airfield Advisor Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrst/id828514590/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfield-advisor-pro/id6802126725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toonsy Net](https://appshunter.io/developer/319239704) | [Jeffery Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802126727) |

## What reviewers say

### NRST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrst/id828514590)

This app helps pilots navigate by providing essential airport information, including distance, elevation, and required descent rates. It offers real-time data updates and customizable descent settings for various aircraft types. Worldwide airport coverage is available, with daily database updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time airport data, Customizable descent rate, Worldwide airport coverage, Filter airports by runway, Glide distance calculation, Watch app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Device Subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Early Adopter Device and Watch Bronze | $1.99 | per year |
| Device Only | $11.99 | per year |
| Device Only | $14.99 | per year |
| Device and Watch | $17.99 | per year |
| Device and Watch | $24.99 | per year |


### Airfield Advisor Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfield-advisor-pro/id6802126725)

This aviation tool provides pilots with essential airport information, including weather, runway conditions, and NOTAMs. It quickly calculates runway recommendations based on wind and offers clear weather interpretations and hazard alerts.

**Highlights:** Current FAA data for all airports, Runway wind component calculations, Plain-language METAR interpretation, Current FAA NOTAMs, AIRMETs & SIGMETs alerts, FAA airport diagrams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NRST free?

NRST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Airfield Advisor Pro free?

Airfield Advisor Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NRST or Airfield Advisor Pro?

Airfield Advisor Pro is rated higher. NRST averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Airfield Advisor Pro averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do NRST or Airfield Advisor Pro have ads?

Neither NRST nor Airfield Advisor Pro shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*