# Airmate vs FlightSpan

The clearest difference is rating: FlightSpan at 5.0 against Airmate's 4.5. FlightSpan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Airmate's advantage is ratings volume (545 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airmate sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. FlightSpan asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlightSpan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airmate has 545 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Airmate's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlightSpan's.

Airmate ships an update every 6 weeks, FlightSpan every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airmate | FlightSpan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmate/id998181102/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightspan/id1628844477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **545** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 220 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Myriel Aviation SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/998181101) | [JAARS, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581595970) |

## What reviewers say

### Airmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmate/id998181102)

This app provides pilots with comprehensive flight planning tools, including weather forecasts, airport data, and navigation charts. It enhances situational awareness with a moving map, traffic displays, and terrain elevation views. Pilots can also file flight plans and record their flights.

**Highlights:** Flight planning and weather forecasts, Airport data and aviation maps, Moving map with aircraft location, Traffic and terrain elevation display, Flight plan filing and management, Flight recording and replay, ADS-B traffic and weather reception

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airmate Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Photorealistic terrain display | $47.99 | per year |
| Flight plan filing token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token for 1 year chart access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Argentina Center VFR 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chile North VFR chart 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chile Santiago VFR chart 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Argentina/Chile South VFR 2022 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chart download token | $8.99 | one-time |
| Italy North Avioportolano 2022 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Support Airmate development! | $17.99 | one-time |
| Airmate Pro version | $22.99 | one-time |
| Tunisia VFR Air Million 2024 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Skyguide Swiss VFR Airport Plates (with one year updates) | $36.99 | one-time |
| Airmate Dispatcher | $44.99 | one-time |
| Avioportolano VFR Airfield Plates for Italy (one year subscription) | $46.99 | one-time |
| Airport Plates premium browser | $54.99 | one-time |
| UAE 2023 Rogers Data | $79.99 | one-time |
| UAE 2025 Rogers Data | $89.99 | one-time |


### FlightSpan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightspan/id1628844477)

This app offers comprehensive flight operations tools for remote aviation. It includes flight planning, logging, performance calculations, and real-time tracking with communication capabilities. Users can access company charts, weather information, and hazard tracking for enhanced safety and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Flight planning tools, Daily flight logs, Weight and balance calculations, Takeoff and landing performance, Flight tracking and communication, Moving map with custom charts, NOTAM and hazard tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airmate free?

Airmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlightSpan free?

FlightSpan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Airmate or FlightSpan?

FlightSpan is rated higher. Airmate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while FlightSpan averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Airmate or FlightSpan have ads?

Neither Airmate nor FlightSpan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airmate or FlightSpan?

Airmate ships an update every 6 weeks, and FlightSpan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Airmate was updated on October 9, 2026 and FlightSpan on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*