Comparison

A vs Waypoint Creator

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

Head to head
About

A

This electronic flight information system runs on your iPhone or iPad, providing pilots with essential flight data like artificial horizon, GPS-based speed, altitude, and more. It's designed for use in airplanes only and is not a certified aviation instrument.

Highlights
  • Artificial Horizon (AHRS)
  • GPS Ground Speed
  • GPS Altimeter
  • GPS Vertical Speed
  • Turn Coordinator
  • Slip Ball
  • Compass
Features
Currently charting
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A-EFIS is an Electronic Flight Information System for airplanes, which runs right on your iPhone/iPad. A-EFIS works perfectly with the internal sensors of your iPhone/iPad A-EFIS makes use of digital filtering methods and state-of-the-art stochastic models in order to achieve exceptional accuracy and robustness. ATTENTION: A-EFIS ONLY WORKS ON AIRPLANES. NOT TO BE USED IN HELICOPTERS OR LAND VEHICLES BECAUSE INDICATIONS WILL NOT BE CORRECT. USE ONLY IN AN AIRPLANE! Features: - Artificial Horizon (AHRS) - Ground speed (via GPS) - Altimeter (via GPS) - Vertical speed (via GPS) - Turn coordinator - Slip ball - Compass - True course indicator (via GPS) - Deviation from true track indication A-EFIS can also be used with the X-Plane flight simulator. A-EFIS has been extensively tested on ultralights, LSA, general aviation and even airliners. IMPORTANT NOTICE: A-EFIS is not a certified aviation instrument. Do not rely on A-EFIS as your only navigation aid. Failure to comply to this warning may result in property damage, serious injury or death. You assume total responsibility and risk associated with using this application.

About

Waypoint Creator

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In apps like ForeFlight, you can create waypoints, but you’re limited when it comes to adding detailed information. Waypoint Creator changes that by allowing you to input comprehensive information for each waypoint or landing site, whether you manually enter coordinates or use the integrated map to find them. Organize Your Waypoints: Save your waypoints in personalized lists for different flights, categories, or purposes, and access them anytime. You can even create multiple lists for different missions or organize them into categories for quick reference. Share & Export with Ease: Export your waypoints as KMZ files and share them with others, or import them into ForeFlight and other apps. Seamless KMZ integration means your data is always accessible, whether you’re sharing with a team or preparing for your next flight. Key Features: • Create Custom Waypoints: Add detailed information to your waypoints or landing sites, including coordinates, headings, frequencies, extra notes, and more. • Save & Organize: Store your waypoints in multiple lists for different flights or categories, ensuring you’re always ready with the information you need. • Export & Share: Export your waypoints as KMZ files, compatible with ForeFlight, Google Earth, and other mapping tools, making it easy to share with others or use in different • GPS Coordinates Converter (DMS-DMM-DD) applications. • Map Integration: Look up coordinates directly using the map or input them manually to create precise waypoints. • User-Friendly Design: Simple, intuitive interface for users of all levels, whether you’re a pilot or a navigator. Take full control of your navigation with Waypoint Creator, the essential tool for planning, managing, and sharing your waypoints. Download now and enhance your flight planning experience. What’s Changed:

Screenshots

A4 screens
Waypoint Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Waypoint Creator at $0.99 against A's $54.99. Waypoint Creator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). A's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

A costs $54.99 and Waypoint Creator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A ships an update every 2 months, Waypoint Creator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
A versus Waypoint Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWaypoint Creator
Price$54.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharalampos BaltzakisRobin Schrama

In-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

None

Waypoint Creator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A free?
A costs $54.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waypoint Creator free?
Waypoint Creator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do A or Waypoint Creator have ads?
Neither A nor Waypoint Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A or Waypoint Creator?
A ships an update every 2 months, and Waypoint Creator weekly. Most recently, A was updated on November 6, 2026 and Waypoint Creator on November 4, 2026.

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