# Airmate vs Enroute Flight Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: Enroute Flight Navigation at 5.0 against Airmate's 4.5. Enroute Flight Navigation 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 16). On price, update cadence, 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. Enroute Flight Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Enroute Flight Navigation 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 Enroute Flight Navigation's.

Airmate ships an update every 6 weeks, Enroute Flight Navigation every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airmate | Enroute Flight Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/enroute-flight-navigation/id6448892176/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 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 220 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Myriel Aviation SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/998181101) | [Akademische Fliegergruppe Freiburg i. Br. e. V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675573539) |

## 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 |


### Enroute Flight Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enroute-flight-navigation/id6448892176)

A non-commercial flight navigation app for VFR pilots, offering a moving map with airspace and airfield information. It provides flight planning tools, weather-based diversion suggestions, and free, weekly updated aeronautical maps.

**Highlights:** Moving map with current position and flight path, Detailed airspace, airfield, and navaid information, Weekly updated aeronautical maps, Flight planning for distance, time, and fuel, Closest airfield suggestions for diversions, No advertising or commercial versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airmate free?

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

### Is Enroute Flight Navigation free?

Enroute Flight Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Airmate or Enroute Flight Navigation?

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

### Do Airmate or Enroute Flight Navigation have ads?

Neither Airmate nor Enroute Flight Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airmate or Enroute Flight Navigation?

Airmate ships an update every 6 weeks, and Enroute Flight Navigation every 5 weeks. Most recently, Airmate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Enroute Flight Navigation on August 30, 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.*