Comparison

Rotaer vs AeroChart

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

Head to head
About

Rotaer

This app provides comprehensive aviation navigation data, including aerodromes, helipads, and radio navigation aids. It offers offline access to charts and real-time weather information, replacing traditional paper guides with always-updated digital content.

Highlights
  • Offline chart access
  • Real-time METAR/TAF updates
  • Search by ICAO, city, or name
  • Sunrise/sunset times
  • AIP extracts and supplements
  • Map visualization
Features
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TENHA RAPIDEZ NA HORA DE CONSULTAR O ROTAER *********************************************************************** Suporte e Serviço de Atendimento ao Consumidor (14) 3624-2488 *********************************************************************** ***SUBSTITUI NA ÍNTEGRA O ROTAER DE PAPEL, COM A VANTAGEM DE SER 100% ATUALIZADO SEMPRE*** -É OFF-Line, não necessita de conexão. -Após a compra, não necessita de assinatura -Busca por todos Aerodromos, Helipontos, TMA, FIR, Radio Navegação/Difusoras -Todas as cartas dos aeródromos (ADC, IAC, PDC, SID, STAR e VAC) ficam armazenadas no dispositivo -Atualização automática sempre que houver novas publicações -Informações completas do ROTAER -Busca por ICAO (ex: SBSP), cidade ou nome da localidade -Metar e Taf atualizados -Nascer e Pôr do sol -Extrato AIP -Suplementos de AIP -Notam -Visualização da localização no mapa(google map) -Elevação -Frequências -Detalhes das pistas (piso, capacidade, cabeceiras, dimensões, etc) -Operações (VFR/IFR - Diurno/Noturno) -Combustível -Administração -Observações, Instruções e Telefones (quando aplicável) Vídeo abaixo mostra o funcionamento do aplicativo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlEaHgebRug Saiba mais em: http://portal.pilotobrasil.com.br/conteudo/apps-para-celular-e-ipad/rotaer-completo/ * - Após serem acessadas pela primeira vez com o dispositivo conectado a internet, as cartas ficam armazenadas no dispositivo, possibilitando ao usuário ter acesso off-line das mesmas. **- Necessita estar conectado a internet para visualizar METAR e TAF

About

AeroChart

Access and visualize a vast collection of aeronautical charts for navigation and aviation planning. This app organizes navigation data, making it more practical and accessible on mobile devices for pilots and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 60,000 aeronautical charts
  • 30,000 worldwide aerodromes
  • 100,000 waypoints (US & Brazil)
  • Covers 67 countries
  • Offline chart access
  • GeoRef overlay capabilities
Features
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• 70,000 aeronautical charts • 30,000 worldwide aerodromes • 80,000 waypoints (United States and Brazil) • 67 countries AeroChart is an application designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It is a pioneer in the segment. AeroChart is an aggregator and content organizer, focused on commercial aviation, which aids in navigation and allows the visualization of navigation charts. This app facilitates access of pilots to charts - formerly accomplished via PDF through generic readers . Adapted for mobile device access just getting more practical and organized. REGIONS / SUBSCRIPTIONS (name, description with length of subscription) • ASIA (Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand) - Asia 1 month-Aero Charts Asia 1 month - Asia 6 months-Aero Charts Asia 6 months • BRAZIL - Brazil 1 month-Aero Charts Brazil 1 month - Brazil 1 month Plus-Aero Charts Brazil 1 month + GeoRef - Brazil 6 months-Aero Charts Brazil 6 months - Brazil 6 months Plus-Aero Charts Brazil 6 months + GeoRef • EUROPE - Europe 1 month-Aero Charts Europe 1 month - Europe 1 month Plus-Aero Charts Europe 1 month + GeoRef - Europe 6 months-Aero Charts Europe 6 months - Europe 6 months Plus-Aero Charts Europe 6 months + GeoRef • MIDDLE EAST(Bahrain, Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates) - MidEast 1 month-Aero Charts MidEast 1 month - MidEast 6 months-Aero Charts MidEast 6 months • OCEANIA (New Zealand only) - Oceania 1 month-Aero Charts Oceania 1 month - Oceania 6 months-Aero Charts Oceania 6 months • RUSSIA (Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) - Russia 1 month-Aero Charts Russia 1 month - Russia 6 months-Aero Charts Russia 6 months • USA (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) - USA 1 month-Aero Charts USA 1 month - USA 1 month Plus-Aero Charts USA 1 month + GeoRef - USA 6 months-Aero Charts USA 6 months - USA 6 months Plus-Aero Charts USA 6 months + GeoRef ATTENTION: All the above subscriptions are also available in the [Premium] version. See conditions below. • Aero Charts means a limited time access package to the aeronautical charts (IFR, VFR and ENR) of the region informed of official and public Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP) with possibility of offline use and updates. • GeoRef means providing the overlay capabilities of the aeronautical charts on the map integrated with the user's location. Available only on aeronautical charts provided by the publisher. • [Premium] means a benefit granted to paying users of the Premium Version of previous applications with six months of evaluation period. TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY https://www.data-appz.com/terms_and_conditions.html https://www.data-appz.com/privacy_policy.html • Attention : This App should be used as an auxiliary tool in the planning phase of the flight to be conducted, not replacing the official documentation to be used by airmen during phases of flight. • The content of the application is obtained from official and public Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) of each country. We are not responsible for the slowness, interruption or closure of services in a particular country and we will try to minimize this in the best way.

Screenshots

Rotaer4 screens
AeroChart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AeroChart at 4.4 against Rotaer's 1.5. AeroChart also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (56 vs 2). Rotaer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. AeroChart sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Rotaer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AeroChart holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroChart has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rotaer's written reviews are positive against 40% of AeroChart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rotaer ships an update fortnightly, AeroChart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rotaer versus AeroChart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotaerAeroChart
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiloto BrasilDataAppz Tecnologia Ltda

Customer experience

Rotaer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative95.5%

AeroChart

All ratings56 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative51.4%

In-app purchases

None

Rotaer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

AeroChart

Subscriptions11
  • Asia 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • Europe 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • MidEast 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
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  • Oceania 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • USA 1 month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • Europe 1 month Plus1 Month trial$4.791 Month
  • USA 1 month Plus1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • MidEast 6 months1 Month trial$10.496 Months
  • USA 6 months1 Month trial$10.496 Months
  • USA 6 months Plus1 Month trial$20.996 Months
  • USA 6 months Plus [Premium]6 Months trial$20.996 Months

Questions

Is Rotaer free?
Rotaer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroChart free?
AeroChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rotaer or AeroChart?
AeroChart is rated higher. Rotaer averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AeroChart averages 4.4 from 56 ratings.
Do Rotaer or AeroChart have ads?
Neither Rotaer nor AeroChart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rotaer or AeroChart?
Rotaer ships an update fortnightly, and AeroChart every 2 months. Most recently, Rotaer was updated on October 2, 2026 and AeroChart on October 15, 2026.

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