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AvareX vs SkyDemon: catalog facts
AvareX	SkyDemon
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Best for: Pilots who want a free, open-source EFB on any device	Best for: VFR pilots in Europe planning and flying cross-country
Free Free and open source.	Paid Paid, with a 30-day free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, Android, iOS
Runs on desktop, mobile and Raspberry Pi Free with published source code All 3 strengths for AvareX Runs on desktop, mobile and Raspberry Pi Free with published source code Actively developed successor to Avare	Clear vector charts designed in-house Airspace and temporary restriction warnings in flight All 4 strengths for SkyDemon Clear vector charts designed in-house Airspace and temporary restriction warnings in flight Graphical NOTAM briefings Runs on PC as well as tablets and phones
Smaller project than the commercial EFBs Few details on features outside the repository	VFR only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for AvareX github.com/apps4av/avarex play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/avarex/id6502421523 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for SkyDemon skydemon.aero play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/skydemon/id497184081 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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