Comparison

FlyQ+ EFB vs Draw Maps

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

Head to head
About

FlyQ+ EFB

This aviation app simplifies flying with integrated features like a glide ring, graphical weather, and a detailed global map. It offers advanced weather analysis, augmented reality situational awareness, and wireless data transfer to certified avionics. Track flights, analyze performance, and receive GPS anomaly detection for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • Global Digital Map with adjustable detail
  • 4D Predictive Weather analysis
  • Augmented Reality (AR) situational awareness
  • Wireless data transfer to certified avionics
  • Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback
  • NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection
Features
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FlyQ+ EFB is a top-rated aviation app because it makes your flying easier and safer by thoughtfully integrating powerful features in a way that minimizes the number of screen taps and uses larger fonts to increase readability. New features such as a glide ring, graphical weather briefing, ability to download two data cycles, and a navlog that expands/collapses airways/SIDs/STARs make flying safer and easier than ever before! The Global Digital Map shows airports, airways, airspace, navaids, and waypoints from all around the world. Text rotates so it's always right-side up and the level of detail adapts to the zoom level. Our exceptional "4D Predictive Weather" system uses a Timeline and Altitude Slider to help you analyze weather at different times - both past and future - and at different altitudes. 17 weather layers from both the Internet and ADS-B (e.g. Radar, Icing, Turbulence, PIREPs, Winds Aloft, Surface Winds, Surface Analysis, Satellite, and more), many tied to the Timeline and Altitude Slider, give you unprecedented pre-flight and in-flight safety. Supports more than 20 ADS-B and in-panel devices: Stratus 3, Avidyne, Dynon, Stratux, and more. The exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) feature provides situational awareness you'd previously only seen in sci-fi movies.  The Slingshot wireless system means FlyQ+ supplies maps, plates, and apt diagrams wirelessly to certified systems from BendixKing. The Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback / Analysis Graphs add a whole new dimension to your flying. Optionally connect with your friends to "see" and even replay their flights. CFI's can track student progress and remotely send endorsements. Other key features include split screen, 3D synthetic vision, plates on the map, more than 4,600 airport diagrams, rich Documents support, extended runways, distance measurement, fuel prices, NOTAMS, wind-optimized flight planning, and plates for Mexico and Central America. NEW! NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection guards against GPS spoofing and jamming > Maps Your Way + Digital, 2D maps, 3D Syn Vis, Augmented Reality + Sectionals and IFR charts + TACs + Photo, road, terrain maps + 17 Weather Layers + Flight Track + Fuel Prices + TFRs + Obstacle and Terrain Avoidance + ADS-B Traffic and Weather + Extended runways with right-pattern indicators + Procedures on map + Rings / Extended Course Line + CAP grid + Heli and Gulf of Mexico charts + VFR Flyways + Syn Vis includes HITS boxes, EFIS display, TAWS, Obstacles, and AHRS support. Night Mode preserves your night vision. Split screen (iPad only) and single screen. > Procedures NEW! FlyQ+ includes the same FAA DO-200B certified Seattle Avionics geo-referenced approach plates and apt diagrams that we supply to certified avionics from Honeywell and Aspen.  Split screen can show a map and a procedure simultaneously. > Flight Planning that Saves Time and Money 1. Automatically uses recently cleared ATC routes 2. Automatically plans fuel stops based on lowest cost  3. Uses expected winds to plot the fastest course 4. CAP/SAR patterns 5. Exchange flight plans with Dynon SkyView, Avidyne, and Aspen 6. Practice with X-Plane or MS Flight Sim / Prepar3D > Weather Amazing "4D Predictive Weather" uses a Timeline and Altitude slider to make detailed pre-flight and in-flight analysis easy. The Graphical Wind Optimizer uses red and green bars to show the headwind or tailwind at different altitudes. Also includes an extensive gallery of weather images. > Airport Information The Airport screen concisely shows key operational info, sat images, and rwy diagrams on a single screen. Weather, approach procedures, A/FD, and FBO info are just a tap away. Includes more than 4,600 SA Airport Diagrams. > Data Manager FlyQ+ makes it painless to download new data every month: spin and zoom a 3D globe to visually select the states you need. > Try it before you buy it Experience everything FlyQ+ EFB offers with a free 30-day subscription.

About

Draw Maps

Annotate maps with custom notes, pins, and photos. Use a variety of drawing tools and colors to mark locations, plan events, or record observations. Share your annotated maps with others or archive them for later use.

Highlights
  • Draw and highlight on maps
  • Add colored map pins with notes
  • Place photos on the map
  • Draw and highlight within photos
  • 72 color options
  • Use stencils for shapes and labels
  • Share map images or documents
Features
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Draw Maps gives you color pens and pencils to make sketches and take notes anywhere in the map. Add map pins and photos to note important locations. Think of the whole world as being your sketch pad. Move around and zoom to different scales as you draw. Share your maps with friends. Use Draw Maps at work, school, and play: - Planning your next vacation - Designing landscapes - Detailing event logistics - Noting underground utilities - Reporting storm damage - Recording wildlife sightings - Remembering your favorite fishing holes - Tracing hiking trails - Geocaching and scavenger hunts - Learning geography by tracing borders - Taking field notes - Giving directions to your friend Features: - Draw and highlight in the map - Place colored map pins in the map and add long form notes - Place photos in the map - Draw and highlight in the photos - 72 colors - Use the stencil to draw perfect shapes or labels - Move and zoom the map as needed while you draw - Zoom to your location to take a note where you are - Zoom to other locations using Find - Send images of your map drawings to other people - Send your Draw Maps Document to another Draw Maps user - Archive your Draw Maps Document to online storage - Send KML (Pro feature) - Make as many maps as you like (Pro feature) - Ready for Apple Pencil

Screenshots

FlyQ+ EFB4 screens
Draw Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FlyQ+ EFB at 4.1 against Draw Maps's 3.3. FlyQ+ EFB also leads on ratings volume (907 vs 35) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Draw Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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. FlyQ+ EFB sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Draw Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlyQ+ EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlyQ+ EFB has 907 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of FlyQ+ EFB's written reviews are positive against 62% of Draw Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlyQ+ EFB ships an update every 2 months, Draw Maps every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FlyQ+ EFB versus Draw Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyQ+ EFBDraw Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (907 ratings) — better3.3 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings907 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeattle Avionics, Inc.Bluefield GIS, Inc.

Customer experience

FlyQ+ EFB

All ratings892 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative25.8%

Draw Maps

All ratings35 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral23.8%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

FlyQ+ EFB

One-time15
  • US IFR 1 month upgrade$8.99
  • US IFR 2 month upgrade$17.99
  • US IFR 3 month upgrade$24.99
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  • US IFR 4 month upgrade$34.99
  • US IFR 5 month upgrade$44.99
  • US IFR 6 month upgrade$49.99
  • US IFR 7 month upgrade$59.99
  • US IFR 8 month upgrade$69.99
  • US IFR 9 month upgrade$79.99
  • US IFR 10 month upgrade$89.99
  • US IFR 11 month upgrade$99.99
  • US VFR 12 month subscription$99.99
  • US IFR 12 month upgrade$109.99
  • US IFR 13 month upgrade$109.99
  • US VFR and IFR 12 month subscription$199.99
3 purchases

Draw Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Pro features$1.991 Month
  • Pro features$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro features$24.99

Questions

Is FlyQ+ EFB free?
FlyQ+ EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw Maps free?
Draw Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlyQ+ EFB or Draw Maps?
FlyQ+ EFB is rated higher. FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 out of 5 from 907 ratings, while Draw Maps averages 3.3 from 35 ratings.
Do FlyQ+ EFB or Draw Maps have ads?
Neither FlyQ+ EFB nor Draw Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlyQ+ EFB or Draw Maps?
FlyQ+ EFB ships an update every 2 months, and Draw Maps every 5 weeks. Most recently, FlyQ+ EFB was updated on October 29, 2026 and Draw Maps on October 29, 2026.

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