Top Pilot Apps

The best navigation apps for pilots

EFB and moving-map apps for planning and flying VFR and IFR routes.

  2. Garmin Pilot

    Download Garmin Pilot on the App Store
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    Overview

    Garmin Pilot covers flight planning, charts, weather and flight plan filing in one app, and it connects to Garmin avionics and portable devices. Subscriptions are sold by region.

    Pricing

    Download
    Free
    US Standard
    $74.99
    Europe Standard
    $99.99
    Worldwide Premium
    $599.99

    Advantages and extra features

    • Planning, charts, weather and filing in one app
    • Connects to Garmin avionics and portables
    • Regional subscriptions, so you pay for where you fly

    Disadvantages

    • Worldwide coverage is expensive

  3. Air Navigation Pro

    Download Air Navigation Pro on the App Store
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    Overview

    Air Navigation Pro is a moving-map and flight-planning app with worldwide coverage. Maps, charts and aeronautical data are bought for the regions you fly in.

    Pricing

    App
    $49.99
    Aeronautical database
    $18.49

    Advantages and extra features

    • Moving map and flight planning in one app
    • Buy only the maps and data you need

    Disadvantages

    • Charts and aeronautical data are extra purchases

  4. ForeFlight Mobile EFB

    Download ForeFlight Mobile EFB on the App Store
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    Overview

    ForeFlight brings flight planning, charts, weather briefing and a moving map together in one app. Flight plans can be filed from the app, and charts and data download for use in flight without a connection.

    Pricing

    Download
    Free
    Basic USA, 1 year
    $74.99
    Pro USA, 1 year
    $149.99

    Advantages and extra features

    • Planning, charts, weather and moving map in one app
    • Flight plan filing from the app
    • Charts and data available offline in flight

    Disadvantages

    • iPhone and iPad only
    • Needs a yearly subscription

  5. SkyDemon

    Download SkyDemon on the App Store
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    Overview

    SkyDemon is a VFR planning and navigation app. Its vector charts declutter as you zoom, and airspace and NOTAM warnings appear along your planned route.

    Pricing

    Annual subscription
    $165 / year
    Monthly subscription
    $17 / month

    Advantages and extra features

    • Clear vector charts that declutter as you zoom
    • Airspace and NOTAM warnings along the route
    • Monthly or annual subscription

    Disadvantages

    • VFR only