Visual Traffic Pattern vs Jetstream Charts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual Traffic Pattern
Visualize runway traffic patterns with magnetic orientation matching your aircraft's heading. Includes wind component diagrams for crosswind and headwind calculations. Designed for pilots on iOS devices.
- Visual traffic pattern reference
- Magnetic orientation matching
- Wind component diagram
- Heading indicator control
- Runway crosswind/headwind calculation
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The Visual Traffic Pattern provides a complete visual reference to a selected runway's left or right traffic pattern. With a single finger rotation a pilot can easily view the runway, crosswind, downwind, base, and 45 degree entry headings associated with that runway's traffic pattern. The magnetic orientation of the runway can be rotated to match the aircraft's heading to allow the pilot to visualize the aircraft's approach to the selected runway. Additional features include compass control of the Heading indicator and a built in Wind Component diagram which will allow you to easily determine runway crosswind and headwind components before takeoffs and landings. This app is designed for optimal viewing and use on an iPad or iPhone 5 and above. This app requires iOS 8.0 or greater.
Jetstream Charts
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Key features Library: One organized place for all your Jetstream Charts PDFs — airports, approach charts, sectionals and more. Offline downloads: Download high‑resolution navigational charts to your device for guaranteed access when flying without connectivity. Fast viewer: Smooth, high‑quality PDF rendering with pinch‑zoom, page jump and two‑pane viewing (on iPad) for quick reference. Quick search: Find airports, procedures and charts in seconds by name, ICAO/FAA identifier or keyword. Sync & security: Secure sign‑in with your Jetstream Charts account keeps your library and annotations synced across devices. Designed for pilots: Clear, legible display, optimized contrast for cockpit readability and easy navigation under pressure. Who it’s for Pilots and flight crews who already use Jetstream Charts and need a reliable, offline-ready PDF viewer. If you have a Jetstream Charts account, this app gives you fast, organized access to the exact PDFs supplied by the service. Important A Jetstream Charts account is required to access your PDFs. Availability of specific charts or datasets depends on your Jetstream Charts purchases. Get started Sign in with your Jetstream Charts credentials, download the navigational charts you need, and fly with confidence — access your official PDFs anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Jetstream Charts at Free against Visual Traffic Pattern's $1.99. Jetstream Charts also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). Visual Traffic Pattern's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Jetstream Charts is free to download; Visual Traffic Pattern costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Visual Traffic Pattern ships an update every 9 months, Jetstream Charts every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual Traffic Pattern | Jetstream Charts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arthur Varrassi | Eugenio Martinez |
In-app purchases
Visual Traffic Pattern
No in-app purchases
Jetstream Charts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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