Comparison

Mach 7 vs SDVFR Next

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

Head to head
About

Mach 7

This app provides flight preparation and tracking for VFR pilots of planes, ultralights, and helicopters. It offers an intuitive interface for planning routes, calculating fuel, and monitoring flight progress with GPS tracking on a moving map.

Highlights
  • VFR flight preparation
  • GPS flight tracking on moving map
  • Fuel and weight/balance calculations
  • Weather and NOTAM briefings
  • Offline flight operation
  • Interactive map display
Features
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MACH 7 est un logiciel nouvelle génération dédié aux pilotes d’avions, d’ULM, et d’hélicoptères. Il propose une aide à la préparation et au suivi des vols VFR de façon totalement intuitive. Matériel minimum nécessaire : IPAD 2, iOS 8, CELLULAR ou équipé d'un GPS externe. Pour obtenir un login, veuillez vous inscrire sur notre site ! MACH 7 est divisé en deux parties : le site web de préparation de vol et l’application IPAD de suivi de vol. Au sol : MACH7 « prépa web » permet de préparer son vol à partir d’un ordinateur : trajectoire, devis carburant, masses et centrage, log de nav, profil de vol, météo, Notam, VAC, Sup AIP, base de donnée avec vos aéronefs, etc. En vol : Avec l’application IPAD, MACH 7 « suivi vol » permet le suivi GPS sur moving map du vol préparé sur le web. Le téléchargement du vol préparé se fait en un seul clic avant de partir. Les avantages de Mach 7 sont exceptionnels : - Gratuit. Seules les cartes sont payantes. - Totalement intuitif (aucun sous menus). - Exhaustif : tout est rassemblé en un seul outil - A jour en permanence, via nos serveurs qui suivent le cycle AIRAC Les fonctionnalités de MACH 7 suivi de vol sont les suivantes : - Fonctionnement autonome en vol (pas de connexion nécessaire) - Affichage de la trajectoire préparée - Suivi de vol GPS sur moving map - Possibilité d’afficher de nombreuses cartes interfacées : CartaBossy, OACI 500,000, IGN 250,000 - Route, temps, distances, altitude, hauteur, vitesse sol, temps de vol - Affichage log de nav complet, avec calcul des temps de branche temps réel - Affichage du devis carburant, masse et centrage - Affichage profil de vol de la navigation préparée - Briefing route étroite : metar/taf, VAC, Notam - Météo : temsi, wintem, carte radar, satellite - Zones AZBA - Fonction « nearest » permettant de voir les terrains et points caractéristiques autour de l’avion - Fonction « one touch » : visualisation des zones, fréquences, terrains, point de report - Fonction Go To permettant de rejoindre directement un point ou un terrain Des améliorations et de nombreuses fonctions sont en cours de développement comme la possibilité de préparer son vol depuis la tablette elle même, modifier une trajectoire en route, ou encore l’enregistrement du tracé du vol. Sécurité : L’IPAD et son logiciel de suivi de vol ne sont pas des instruments de navigation homologués ni certifiés et n’offrent aucune garantie d’exactitude et de fiabilité. Ils ne doivent pas être utilisés comme instrument de navigation principal. Consultez les directives EASA et DGAC sur l’utilisation des IPAD et logiciels associés.

About

SDVFR Next

This app provides pilots with advanced navigation tools, including detailed European maps, weather forecasts, and flight planning capabilities. It supports custom waypoints, GPS tracking, and the ability to display multiple map layers simultaneously for comprehensive situational awareness.

Highlights
  • European vector maps
  • Day/night map styles
  • Customizable waypoints
  • GPS tracking and alerts
  • Weather forecasts (METAR, TAF, Wintems)
  • Flight planning and logging
  • Multi-device synchronization
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This application is designed for pilots of aircraft operating under visual flight rules (VFR). Coverage: Artic, France, British Isles, Eastern Europe, Iberia, Balkans, Italia, Scandinavia, Central Europe Features: - Application in English or French - Home made Europe vector map - Day and night styles - Remove upper airspaces with a ceiling filter - Traditional SDICAO map still available - Free ICAO additional maps (14 countries) - Chargeable maps available (see shop at https://skydreamsoft.fr) - Online maps (plan, terrain, satellite, hybrid) - Use your maps in MBTiles format - Use your map layers (KML, GeoJSON, SHP) - Display several maps simultaneously - Change maps according to zoom - Manage your custom waypoints - Georeferenced VAC maps (automatic zoom mode) - GPS tracking (speed vector & time bubbles) - Be alerted in the event of loss of GPS or traffic stream (GDL90) - Estimation of wind aloft - Height estimation (accurate terrain model) - Magnetic declination - Map options (auto-center, orientation) - Direct function (including localities search) - Live track - Replay tracks - Customisable black box - Export of tracks in KML and GPX formats - 2D and 3D track display - Stopwatches - VFR & IFR Notams - Zones from SUPAIP - RTBA (very low altitude network) activations - Double-tap airspace details - Flight profile - Navigation profile - Create your navigations in just a few clicks - Configurable flight log - Take into account climb/descent times - Drift and effective wind taken into account - Overlaps (radio navigation) - Help with choosing frequencies - Export and import of GPX, KML, PLN (Flight Simulator) and FPL (Garmin) navigations - METAR & TAF & SIGMET (raw and decoded) - Wintems (18 levels and 24-hour forecasts) - WINTEM and TEMSI weather maps from Météo-France - Weather radar - Data sheets for your aircraft - Weight and balance screen - Fuel estimates - Narrow route briefing (weather, airfields and notams on your route) - Generation of complete flight report - French documentation (VAC, AIP, ULM, SUP AIP, FFA ICARUS) - Load your personal documents and associate them with custom waypoints - Library of VFR & weather guides, map supplements, legends, etc. - Replace GPS with your flight simulator (FS2020/4, FSX, P3D, X-Plane, FlightGear, AeroFly) - Use SafeSky or your traffic detection unit with GDL90 - Synchronise navigations, aircraft, custom points and tracks between your devices - Numerous customisation options!

Screenshots

Mach 74 screens
SDVFR Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SDVFR Next at every 9 days against Mach 7's every 3 weeks. Mach 7's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mach 7 ships an update every 3 weeks, SDVFR Next every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mach 7 versus SDVFR Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMach 7SDVFR Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—72.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperX-One TechnologySKYDREAMSOFT OOD

Customer experience

Mach 7

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SDVFR Next

Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral20.7%
Negative6.9%

In-app purchases

None

Mach 7

No in-app purchases

None

SDVFR Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mach 7 free?
Mach 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDVFR Next free?
SDVFR Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mach 7 or SDVFR Next have ads?
Neither Mach 7 nor SDVFR Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mach 7 or SDVFR Next?
Mach 7 ships an update every 3 weeks, and SDVFR Next every 9 days. Most recently, Mach 7 was updated on October 15, 2026 and SDVFR Next on October 18, 2026.

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