Comparison

FlyQ+ EFB vs Pilot Display

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

Pilot Display

This app serves as a companion for ARS and ION devices, offering pilots navigational aid and real-time aircraft information. Passengers can also view live video feeds and data overlays for enhanced situational awareness.

Highlights
  • Live streaming video (up to 3 channels)
  • Customizable data overlays (over 20 fields)
  • Multiple video layout options
  • Gimbal, Marker, Vehicle Follow, and Camera Follow modes
  • User-configurable display fields and text color
  • Support for various measurement units
Features
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Pilot Display is the iOS companion application for the Shotover Systems ARS and ION devices. Pilot Display is designed to be viewed by the pilot to provide a navigational aid when flying to a location, or a search pattern. The application can also be used by any passengers or crew who may be interested in information about the aircraft or viewing live video. Pilot Display supports live streaming video for up to three channels. You can view what the cameras are recording or what the ARS screen is displaying all in real-time. Flick up or down on the video to switch channels. Tap the screen to show the settings option and configure Pilot Display. Flick left and right to change the view. Video can be turned on or off at any time and viewed in three different layouts: - Thumbnail Video - Full Screen Video - Full Screen Video with Overlays Pilot Display provides lots of data overlays. Over 20 different data fields are available depending on the current system mode. Gimbal Mode provides information about the gimbal and camera: - Aircraft Absolute Heading - Camera Field of View - Camera Slant Range - Camera Target Absolute Heading - Camera Target Relative Heading - Camera Elevation Absolute Angle - Aircraft Altitude (AMSL / AGL) - Aircraft Speed - Orbit Helper Radius - TGT Coordinates Marker Mode provides information about a specific point of interest in addition to all of the Gimbal Mode information: - Marker Address - Marker Absolute Heading - Marker Relative Heading - Marker Estimated Time to Arrival - Marker Estimated Time Enroute - Marker Ground Distance - Marker Coordinates Vehicle Follow Mode provides information about a search pattern, plus most of the Gimbal Mode information: - Offset shows how far left or right of the ideal search pattern the aircraft is - Next Waypoint Estimated Time To Arrival - Next Waypoint Estimated Time Enroute - Distance Remaining in Search Pattern - Distance Completed in Search Pattern - Distance to next waypoint Camera Follow Mode provides information about a camera search pattern including most information from the Gimbal and Vehicle Follow Modes. No offset is provided in this mode. All fields are user reconfigurable - just tap and select to customize your layout. You can even select the color of the text for enhanced visibility. Fields can be viewed in several measurement units. Your mission system will need to be configured to use a WIFI access point if not already installed. Please contact your support representative to discuss updating and enabling the Pilot Display feature. Please note that ION support will require software version 2.X or above.

Screenshots

FlyQ+ EFB4 screens
Pilot Display4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pilot Display at none against FlyQ+ EFB's 15. Pilot Display also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). FlyQ+ EFB's advantage is ratings volume (892 vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Pilot Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for FlyQ+ EFB against 4.0 for Pilot Display. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlyQ+ EFB has 892 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of FlyQ+ EFB's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilot Display's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FlyQ+ EFB versus Pilot Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyQ+ EFBPilot Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (892 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings892 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeattle Avionics, Inc.Earthscape

Customer experience

FlyQ+ EFB

All ratings892 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative26.1%

Pilot Display

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Pilot Display

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlyQ+ EFB free?
FlyQ+ EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Display free?
Pilot Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlyQ+ EFB or Pilot Display?
FlyQ+ EFB is rated higher. FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while Pilot Display averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FlyQ+ EFB or Pilot Display have ads?
Neither FlyQ+ EFB nor Pilot Display shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlyQ+ EFB or Pilot Display?
FlyQ+ EFB ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot Display every 2 months. Most recently, FlyQ+ EFB was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pilot Display on June 11, 2026.

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