Comparison

AeroPointer vs Air Navigation

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

Head to head
About

AeroPointer

Access comprehensive worldwide aeronautical data for over 41,000 airports and 10,900 radio navigation aids. View airport diagrams, weather reports, NOTAMs, and more, with significant offline access to cached information.

Highlights
  • Worldwide airport and navaid data
  • Offline data access
  • Cached airport charts and weather
  • METAR/TAF weather reports
  • NOTAMs
  • Airport diagrams and procedures
Features
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AeroPointer provides you with worldwide aeronautical data for over 41,000 airports and 10,900 radio navigation aids (Navaids). From the creator of Nav Trainer Pro and Holding Pattern Trainer. -Offline access to most data even when the internet is off. -Other data, such as airport charts and weather, is cached for later offline view after you first access it online. -Weather, airport charts, and notams are cached for offline view once downloaded. Airport data: -Name, city, state, and country -Local and ICAO identifiers. -FAA / NACO airport diagrams and instrument procedure charts. -Coordinates. -Radio frequencies. -Runway info. -Time zone -Current local and Zulu (UTC) time. -Sunrise/sunset/civil twilight times. -METAR/ TAF weather reports. -Color-coded weather dashboard for METAR supported airports. -Notices to airmen (NOTAMs). Navaid data: -Type. -Power output. -location. -Identifier (letters and Morse code). -Time zone -Current local and Zulu (UTC) time. -Sunrise/sunset/civil twilight times. User Agreement / Disclaimer: AeroPointer relies on several 3rd party sources to provide you with aeronautical data. The information provided by this app cannot be guaranteed as accurate, up-to-date, or available at any given time. The app should only be used for general reference, NOT for flight planning or navigation purposes. The user is responsible for verifying the information before using it in the real world. If you find any errors, please let us know to keep improving the database. Enjoy!

About

Air Navigation

This app provides pilots with comprehensive flight planning and navigation tools. It offers worldwide charts, real-time weather, terrain awareness, and airport information for both VFR and IFR flights. Features include route planning, offline map access, and digital navigation instruments.

Highlights
  • VFR/IFR route planning
  • Worldwide charts and GPS navigation
  • Real-time weather (METAR/TAF)
  • Offline map and chart downloads
  • Terrain awareness system
  • Digital EHSI/RMI instruments
  • Airport information and NOTAMs
Features
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Air Navigation - VFR & IFR is the ultimate flight planning and navigation app for pilots. Plan VFR or IFR flights with worldwide charts, real-time weather (METAR/TAF), NOTAMs, terrain awareness, airport information, and more – all in one easy-to-use app. Download and try PRO free for 1 month! * Features: • Route planning Create and save routes with 50,000+ airports, navaids, and waypoints. • Maps and charts, connected to GPS Navigate with updated sectional and en-route charts in the US and EU **. Customize maps with airports, airspaces, navaids, and weather layers. • Weather Access worldwide METAR and TAF reports. • Offline use Download maps, charts, and terrain for offline flying. • Terrain avoidance system *** Stay aware of dangerous terrain with clear visual alerts. • EHSI / RMI instruments Fly procedures with digital navigation instruments. • Nearby airports Quickly find alternate airports, their distance, and relative direction. • Real-time flight information Heading, track, distance, ETA, ETE, speed, and waypoints. • iCloud synchronization Sync your data between multiple devices. • Airport information Runways, frequencies, navaids, NOTAMs, and weather data. • User points Add custom waypoints by tapping the map or entering coordinates. • Quick tap mode Tap any location to view airspace, frequencies, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, and runway data. • SIGMETs & AIRMETs Global weather advisories displayed on the map. • Advanced search Find airports by name, city, ICAO, or IATA. • Navigation modes Switch between magnetic and true north. • Units Choose between imperial (US) and metric units. • Flight history Review your past routes and flights. * Subscriptions: BASIC and PRO. Unlimited charts, terrain, and the 1-month trial are included with PRO. BASIC offers a 2-week trial. ** EU sectional charts are available in Belgium, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Malta, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, and Slovakia. Additional charts are available in South Africa and Namibia. Charts provided by Open Flight Maps. *** Terrain data available from 60°N to 57°S. Disclaimer: This is not a certified flight instrument. Pilots must not rely solely on the app for navigation. Always use approved avionics for flight safety. User Guide: now built into the app — open More → User Guide. Terms of use: https://www.flygo-aviation.com/air-navigation-terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.flygo-aviation.com/air-navigation-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

AeroPointer4 screens
Air Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Air Navigation at every 5 days against AeroPointer's every 4 months. Air Navigation also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 85%). AeroPointer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. AeroPointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Air Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AeroPointer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of AeroPointer's written reviews are positive against 98% of Air Navigation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroPointer ships an update every 4 months, Air Navigation every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AeroPointer versus Air Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroPointerAir Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (90 ratings) — better4.4 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews98.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLEMINGER MEDIA LLCFlygo-Aviation Ltd

Customer experience

AeroPointer

All ratings90 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative12.5%

Air Navigation

All ratings32 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

Bugs and requests

AeroPointer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Air Navigation

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes with unresponsive controls
  • 30-second lag on button responses
  • Maps fail to populate in some instances
  • No customer support response to reported issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Comprehensive video tutorials for beginners
  • Detailed how-to manual for all features
  • Ability to move/reposition maps and charts on screen
  • Improved onboarding for new and returning pilots

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AeroPointer

One-time1
  • Airmets/Sigmets$3.99
4 purchases

Air Navigation

Subscriptions4
  • Air Navigation Basic 1 Month14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Air Navigation Pro 1 Month1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Air Navigation Basic 6 Months14 Days trial$17.996 Months
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  • Air Navigation Pro 6 Months1 Month trial$29.996 Months

Questions

Is AeroPointer free?
AeroPointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Navigation free?
Air Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AeroPointer or Air Navigation?
AeroPointer is rated higher. AeroPointer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Air Navigation averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.
Do AeroPointer or Air Navigation have ads?
Neither AeroPointer nor Air Navigation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroPointer or Air Navigation?
AeroPointer ships an update every 4 months, and Air Navigation every 5 days. Most recently, AeroPointer was updated on August 26, 2026 and Air Navigation on September 23, 2026.

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