Best Flight Planning Tool Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the flight planning tool category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Flight Planning Tool Apps (August 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	FlyCharts - Sim Flight Planner	Free	4.8★ (6)	No	No	Sep 2026
2	Flight!!	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
3	Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)	Free	5.0★ (5)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
4	Flight Board	Free	4.7★ (31K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
5	4Pilots: E6B & Flight Plans	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
6	FlightStats	Free	4.8★ (79K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
7	iFlightPlanner	Free	4.5★ (93)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
8	Flightview - Flight Tracker	Free	3.7★ (6.4K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Flight Planning Tool

#1

FlyCharts - Sim Flight Planner by Appeed

Flight planner for simulator

Editor's Choice

🗺️ Navigation

4.8(6 ratings)

Free

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This app provides flight simulation enthusiasts with advanced tools for planning and navigating flights. It offers realistic performance data, global charts, and live simulator tracking with a moving map for both VFR and IFR routes.

#2

Flight!! by Kazuki HASHIMOTO

Strong Contender

🗺️ Navigation

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) by Luarnol LLC

Create ICAO Flight Plans

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

5.0(5 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Easily create ICAO-formatted flight plans with this app. Store aircraft details and link them to multiple plans. Generate PDF versions for authorities and utilize a beta map function for route planning and airport searches.

More Flight Planning Tool apps to explore

Track Delay & Canceled Flights

Get real-time updates on flight statuses, including delays and cancellations. This app provides detailed information for any flight at over 16,000 airports worldwide, helping you stay informed and on time.

Real-time flight status updatesDelay and cancellation alertsCovers 16,000+ airports

4Pilots: E6B & Flight Plans

4Pilots: E6B & Flight Plans

4Pilots: E6B & Flight Plans

Create & share Flight Plans

Real-Time Flight Status

Track flights in real-time with live status updates and airport information. Monitor flights globally, view essential details like delays and gates, and receive timely alerts. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts and 3D Touch for quick access to flight data.

Worldwide flight status trackingInteractive flight tracker mapDeparture and arrival boards

free with in-app purchases

Web and mobile flight planning

This app offers comprehensive flight planning tools for pilots in the United States, accessible on web, iPad, and iPhone. It features auto-routing, weather briefs, navigation logs, and one-touch flight plan filing and closing.

Seamless flight plan synchronizationIntuitive U.S. flight auto-routingDetailed navigation logs

Flightview - Flight Tracker

Flightview - Flight Tracker

Flightview - Flight Tracker

Real-Time Flight Tracker

Track flights in real-time with live map updates, status alerts, and gate information. Automatically load itineraries from confirmation emails and access your travel plans across devices. Includes airport delay maps with weather overlays for smarter travel.

Real-time flight tracking on mapPush notifications for flight status updatesGate and delay information

free with in-app purchases

Aviation Toolbox

$3.99 | 100% OFF

This aviation toolbox offers essential tools for pilots, including a visual crosswind calculator, multi-timezone clock, and a mission status tracker. It also features a checklist builder, flight timeline manager, and unit converter to streamline aviation tasks.

Visual crosswind calculatorMulti-timezone clockMission status tracker

Flight Plan Reader

Flight Plan Reader

Flight Plan Reader

by Jenark Consultants Inc

📊 Productivity

Weather.Co - GA Flight tools

Weather.Co - GA Flight tools

Weather.Co - GA Flight tools

Flight tools - Route Planning

This app provides comprehensive weather data and flight planning tools for general aviation pilots. It offers detailed forecasts, airport information, and in-flight tools, alongside general weather information for everyone.

METAR and TAF with color codingAirport diagrams with live wind overlayRoute planning with weather along path

FlyRadar - Flight Tracker

FlyRadar - Flight Tracker

FlyRadar - Flight Tracker

JFK Flight Traffic Board ATC

Track flights in real-time with a live air traffic radar and receive instant alerts for delays, cancellations, and schedule changes. Monitor any trip from departure to arrival and get essential airport information.

Live air traffic mapReal-time flight statusDelay and cancellation alerts

Airvix - Flight Plan & Log

Airvix - Flight Plan & Log

Airvix - Flight Plan & Log

Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars

Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars

Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars

Trip planner & travel deals

Plan, book, and manage all aspects of your trip, including flights, hotels, and car rentals. Discover travel deals, earn rewards, and collaborate with others on trip planning. Get instant discounts and price drop protection on eligible bookings.

Book flights, hotels, car rentals, and activitiesEarn and redeem travel rewardsInstant member discounts

free with in-app purchases

3D + AI Flight Planning, ATC

This navigation app offers advanced 3D airspace visualization and AI-assisted flight planning for pilots. It provides essential Electronic Flight Bag tools, including charts, weather, and traffic, with live ATC transcription and simulator support.

3D airspace and terrain visualizationAI-assisted flight planningLive ATC audio and transcription

🗺️ Navigation

Navigraph Charts

Navigraph Charts

Navigraph Charts

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.

Jeppesen charts and navigation dataWorldwide IFR and VFR chart coverageRegular 28-day AIRAC updates

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

RocketRoute FlightPlan

RocketRoute FlightPlan

RocketRoute FlightPlan

by Aircraft Performance Group, LLC

This app offers comprehensive flight planning and in-flight navigation for pilots. It provides worldwide route creation, ICAO flight plan preparation, and real-time moving map navigation with terrain and route display. Designed by pilots for pilots, it supports various aircraft types and flying conditions.

Worldwide flight planningIn-flight navigationRoute creation (IFR, VFR)

free with in-app purchases

Air Canada + Aeroplan

Air Canada + Aeroplan

Air Canada + Aeroplan

Book, Fly, Aeroplan

Book flights, manage your travel itinerary, and access loyalty program benefits all in one place. Track your bags, get real-time flight updates, and navigate airports with ease. Earn and redeem Aeroplan points for a seamless travel experience.

Seamless flight bookingAeroplan loyalty benefits accessReal-time flight updates

free with in-app purchases

PPG Flight Planner

PPG Flight Planner

PPG Flight Planner

Plan motoparagliding flights

EF1 E6B Flight Computer

EF1 E6B Flight Computer

EF1 E6B Flight Computer

E6B Calculator & C/X Planner

This app provides a comprehensive electronic flight computer for pilots, offering fast, offline calculations for wind, airspeed, fuel, and navigation. It includes multi-leg route planning, printable navigation logs, and weight and balance calculations.

Wind triangle calculationsTime, speed, distance calculationsFuel burn, endurance, and range

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Flight Planning Tool

What are the best flight planning tool apps for iPhone?

FlyCharts - Sim Flight Planner tops our flight planning tool apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free flight planning tool apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top flight planning tool apps we rank are free to download, including FlyCharts - Sim Flight Planner and Flight!!.

Does FlyCharts - Sim Flight Planner have ads or in-app purchases?

FlyCharts - Sim Flight Planner has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.

How many flight planning tool apps are on the App Store?

We track 245+ flight planning tool apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What simulators are compatible with FlyCharts?

FlyCharts is compatible with Flight Simulator (MSFS) and X-Plane. It offers seamless flight plan export to these supported simulators.

Does FlyCharts offer offline navigation?

The description does not explicitly state offline navigation capabilities. However, it does mention global navigation maps and charts, which may be accessible offline depending on the app's design.