Best Faa Sectional Charts Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good faa sectional charts apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Faa Sectional Charts Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Aviator Assistant: Pilot EFBAviator Assistant: Pilot EFBFree4.5★ (74)NoYesAug 2026
2AirmateAirmateFree4.5★ (541)NoYesSep 2026
3Navigraph ChartsNavigraph ChartsFree4.9★ (2.7K)NoNoSep 2026
4SkyCharts XC EFBSkyCharts XC EFBFree5.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
5Pass FAA Part 107: Drone TestPass FAA Part 107: Drone TestFree4.5★ (48)NoYesAug 2026
6Garmin PilotGarmin PilotFree4.7★ (4.1K)NoYesSep 2026
7Jetstream ChartsJetstream ChartsFreeNoNoMay 2026
8PilotPrep: Private Pilot TestPilotPrep: Private Pilot TestFreeYesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Faa Sectional Charts

Aviator Assistant: Pilot EFB#1
4.5(74 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides pilots with comprehensive tools for flight planning, weather analysis, and logbook management. It offers high-quality charts, real-time weather data, and essential aviation regulations for safe and efficient flights. Features include digital logbooks, weight and balance calculators, and synthetic vision for enhanced situational awareness.

Airmate#2

Airmate by Myriel Aviation SA

Flight planning/weather
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.5(541 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

4.9😊(2.7K ratings)
Free
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This app provides comprehensive aviation charts and navigation data for flight simulation. It offers worldwide IFR and VFR chart coverage, updated regularly, and integrates seamlessly with popular flight simulators. Features include moving maps, weather overlays, and annotation tools to enhance the simulated flight experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation and flight planning features
  • 🔒 Seamless integration with flight simulators
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Comprehensive database of charts and airport information
  • 👍 Helpful for both VFR and IFR flying

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes after recent updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 🔒 Requires a paid subscription to access full functionality
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with weather data and chart rendering
  • 🔒 Lack of offline mode for charts and data

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FAQ about Faa Sectional Charts

What are the best faa sectional charts apps for iPhone?
Aviator Assistant: Pilot EFB tops our faa sectional charts apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 74 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top faa sectional charts apps we rank are free to download, including Aviator Assistant: Pilot EFB and Airmate.
Aviator Assistant: Pilot EFB has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ faa sectional charts apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Aviator Assistant is a comprehensive digital tool for pilots that aids in flight planning, filing, and in-flight operations. It provides access to high-quality charts, real-time weather data, digital logbooks, weight and balance calculations, and regulatory information to enhance safety and efficiency.
Key features include intuitive flight planning with weather and NOTAM insights, digital pilot logbooks for accurate record-keeping, weight and balance calculators, reliable weather tools with radar playback, high-quality VFR/IFR charts, and synthetic vision for improved situational awareness. It also supports ADS-B integration and offers offline access to data and charts.