Navigation
Moving map, charts, approach plates, and airport information apps for VFR and IFR flying.
ForeFlight
Best moving map and chart viewer available. Sectionals, IFR charts, approach plates, airport diagrams, and synthetic vision.
Garmin Pilot
Excellent navigation with deep Garmin avionics integration. Full chart coverage and a capable moving map.
SkyDemon
Popular in Europe. Strong VFR navigation with a distinctive map style and good European chart coverage.
FlyQ EFB
Solid EFB with good chart coverage and a clean interface. Less feature-rich than ForeFlight but more affordable.
What to look for in a navigation app
Every pilot's needs differ. Weigh reliability and offline capability first — an app that works at non-towered fields with spotty cell service is worth more than one that has every feature but needs five bars to load. Past that, look at how each app fits into the rest of your flight bag: the best tool is the one you actually reach for.