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SkyVector vs EasyVFR 4: catalog facts
SkyVectorEasyVFR 4

Best for: Pilots planning flights on aeronautical charts in the browser

Best for: VFR pilots who want a free-to-start planning and moving-map app

Free

Free to use and supported by advertising.

Free + paid options

Free Essential tier with paid plans for more features.

Web Android, iOS
  • Sectional, IFR enroute, approach and helicopter charts in one place
  • Current weather and fuel prices on the map
All 4 strengths for SkyVector
  • Sectional, IFR enroute, approach and helicopter charts in one place
  • Current weather and fuel prices on the map
  • Shows drone operating area notices
  • No account needed for basic planning
  • Map shows airspace activations and graphical NOTAMs for your flight time
  • Connects to common GPS, FLARM, TCAS and ADS-B devices
All 4 strengths for EasyVFR 4
  • Map shows airspace activations and graphical NOTAMs for your flight time
  • Connects to common GPS, FLARM, TCAS and ADS-B devices
  • Automatic mass and balance and flight plan filing
  • Free tier available
  • Browser only and needs a connection
  • Contract fuel prices require an account
  • VFR only
  • Desktop access limited to certain plans
Web application Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline
Sources for SkyVector

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for EasyVFR 4

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.