Prices verified on vendor sites · Oct 3, 2026

8 Best EFB Apps for Pilots in 2026

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

ForeFlight is the best EFB app for most US pilots in 2026 (Starter $130/yr; geo-referenced plates and synthetic vision start at Essential, $260/yr). Garmin Pilot ($109.99/yr) is the pick for Android and Garmin avionics, FltPlan Go is the best free EFB, and SkyDemon (£118/yr) leads for VFR flying in Europe.

How we compared: prices, plans, platforms and features exactly as each vendor publishes them on Oct 3, 2026, with the source linked under every app. No scores: the right EFB depends on your tablet, avionics and where you fly.

Top 3 at a glance

Best free

FltPlan Go

FltPlan (Garmin) · iOS, Android

free, works offline

Sectionals, low and high enroute
Geo-referenced plates US + Canada
W&B and e-logbook

No subscription.

See features

Best overall

ForeFlight

Jeppesen ForeFlight · iPad, iPhone

$130

per year, Starter plan

VFR + IFR charts, W&B, logbook
Geo-ref plates + SV from $260/yr
Widest ADS-B support

30-day free trial of the top plan.

See plans

Best on Android

Garmin Pilot

Garmin · iOS, Android

$109.99

per year, US Standard

Connext link to Garmin avionics
Premium $209.98: SV, SafeTaxi
3 devices per license

30-day free trial for new users.

See plans

Prices from foreflight.com, garmin.com and fltplan.com, checked Oct 3, 2026.

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All 8 EFB apps compared

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App	From	Platforms	Geo-ref plates	Synthetic vision	Europe	Free trial
ForeFlight MobileBest overall (US)	$130/yr	iPad, iPhone (+ web)	Essential and up	Essential and up	Yes (Europe region)	30 days
Garmin PilotBest for Android and Garmin avionics	$109.99/yr	iOS, Android (3 devices) + free web planning	Premium	Premium	Regional plans	30 days
FltPlan GoBest free EFB	Free	iPad, iPhone, Android	Yes (US and Canada)	Not listed	No	Not needed
SkyDemonBest for VFR in Europe	£118/yr	iPad, iPhone, Android, PC	European plates overlay	Not listed	Yes (broad)	30 days
AvareBest free for Android	Free	Android only	Yes (free since 2014)	Not listed	Not listed	Not needed
WingX Pro7Cheapest paid IFR add-on	$74.99/yr	iPhone, iPad, Android 13+	With Advanced IFR	Free	No	30 days
iFly EFBBest on Windows	$94.99/yr	Android, iOS, Windows	Yes	Included	Not listed	30 days
FlyQ+ EFBVisual logbook and 3D synthetic vision	$99.99/yr	iPad, iPhone (+ FlyQ Online)	Yes	Yes (3D)	No	30 days

“Not listed” means the vendor's pages we checked do not mention it, not that it is missing.

Each app, in plain words

1.ForeFlight Mobile

Best overall (US)

Jeppesen ForeFlight · iPad, iPhone (+ web)

Starter $130/yr · Essential $260/yr · Premium $390/yr

The most complete EFB for US pilots: VFR and IFR charts, weight and balance and a logbook from the Starter plan, with geo-referenced approaches and synthetic vision from Essential. One region (US, Canada, Europe or Australia) is included.

Watch out: No Android. Plan names changed in May 2025 (Basic Plus is now Starter, Pro Plus is Essential, Performance Plus is Premium) at the same prices.

ADS-B (per vendor): Sentry family, Stratus, Garmin, uAvionix, Avidyne, Dynon and others

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://foreflight.com/pricing/

2.Garmin Pilot

Best for Android and Garmin avionics

Garmin · iOS, Android (3 devices) + free web planning

US Standard $109.99/yr · US Premium $209.98/yr

The natural EFB if your panel is Garmin: Connext links flight plans and traffic both ways. Standard covers VFR/IFR charts, terminal procedures, basic weight and balance and a logbook; Premium adds geo-referenced charts, synthetic vision, terrain alerts and SafeTaxi.

Watch out: Most cockpit-display features need Premium, which costs more than ForeFlight Starter.

ADS-B (per vendor): GDL 50/52 and Garmin Connext avionics, SiriusXM weather

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://fg.garmin.com/purchasing/gp-catalog?regions=US

3.FltPlan Go

Best free EFB

Flight Plan LLC (a Garmin company) · iPad, iPhone, Android

Free

Sectionals, low and high enroute charts, geo-referenced approach plates and airport diagrams for the US and Canada, weight and balance and an e-logbook, all offline and free. The best place to start before paying.

Watch out: No Europe coverage, and no synthetic vision listed on the vendor's site.

ADS-B (per vendor): Garmin GDL 39/50/51/52, Stratux, pingBuddy, iLevil, Dynon Sky2, FreeFlight and more

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://flttrack.fltplan.com/FltPlanInfo/FltPlan_Go-Android-iPad_Info.html

4.SkyDemon

Best for VFR in Europe

Divelements Ltd (UK) · iPad, iPhone, Android, PC

Personal £118 first year · renewal £90 (monthly also available)

The VFR standard in the UK and Europe, with its own clear vector charts, airspace briefing and European approach plates. Coverage also lists the United States.

Watch out: Priced in pounds only; IFR enroute charts are not part of its pitch.

ADS-B (per vendor): SkyEcho, PilotAware, FLARM, Air Avionics AT-1

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://www.skydemon.aero/Store

5.Avare

Best free for Android

Apps4Av (non-profit) · Android only

Free, open source

Free, open-source and offline: FAA sectionals, WACs, TACs, IFR plates and airport diagrams with geo-referenced plates. A strong backup on an Android phone.

Watch out: Android only, and the project's own blog has not been updated since 2022 (the app itself was updated Sep 2026).

ADS-B (per vendor): Stratux, iLevil SW, Dual XGPS, Lynx NGT-9000, FreeFlight; recent Stratus may work

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://apps4av.com/overview.html

6.WingX Pro7

Cheapest paid IFR add-on

Hilton Software · iPhone, iPad, Android 13+

Base $74.99/yr · Advanced IFR +$74.99/yr · VFR-only use free (App Store)

Low base price with synthetic vision included free and geo-referenced airport diagrams. Geo-referenced approach plates need the Advanced IFR add-on.

Watch out: US only; check that the app has been updated for your iOS or Android version before you pay.

ADS-B (per vendor): ADS-B In supported (receivers not named on the vendor page)

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://hiltonsoftware2.com/wingx/

7.iFly EFB

Best on Windows

Adventure Pilot · Android, iOS, Windows

VFR $94.99/yr · IFR option +$55 · multi-platform +$29.99

Formerly iFly GPS. Synthetic vision is in the base plan, charts and plates are geo-referenced, and it runs on Windows as well as phones and tablets.

Watch out: IFR procedures cost extra ($149.99/yr with the IFR option).

ADS-B (per vendor): Most third-party receivers (not named)

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://iflyefb.com/STORE/Product/new-ifly-efb-subscription

8.FlyQ+ EFB

Visual logbook and 3D synthetic vision

Seattle Avionics · iPad, iPhone (+ FlyQ Online)

US VFR $99.99/yr · US VFR + IFR $199.99/yr

Geo-referenced diagrams and plates, 3D synthetic vision and a visual logbook, covering the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.

Watch out: Slow updates: the last iOS version we found is from Jan 24, 2025.

ADS-B (per vendor): 20+ ADS-B and panel systems, incl. Avidyne and Dynon

Vendor pricing page

Checked 2026-10-03: https://seattleavionics.com/eCommerce/Buy1.aspx

EFB cockpit hardware kit

The tablet, mount and receiver decide how usable any EFB feels in the cockpit.

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Start hereApple iPad Mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular)The cockpit-standard EFB tablet; the cellular GPS chip improves position accuracy even without a data plan.Check on Amazon Upgrade pickASA Tri-Fold VFR KneeboardStraps your iPad Mini and notes to your leg, within reach on every flight.Check on Amazon

Apple iPad Mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular)The cockpit-standard EFB tablet; the cellular GPS chip improves position accuracy even without a data plan.View on Amazon ASA Tri-Fold VFR KneeboardStraps your iPad Mini and notes to your leg, within reach on every flight.View on Amazon Sentry ADS-B ReceiverFeeds your EFB subscription-free weather, traffic, and AHRS backup in the air.View on Amazon iPad Yoke / Kneeboard MountMounts the tablet hands-free so your charts stay visible on approach.View on Amazon

Not an EFB, but it rides along with one: an offline E6B

Rotate E6B Flight Computer does the wind triangle, time/speed/distance, fuel, density altitude and weight & balance with no signal, and opens every answer into the formula so you can check it. It sits next to whichever EFB above you pick. You are on a computer now, so we will send the App Store link to your email — open it on your phone.

One email with the link, nothing else. Or see it on the App Store. Free download. Wind triangle, crosswind, time/speed/distance, fuel and conversions are free for good; weight & balance, density altitude, TAS and the FAA practice set are a $9.99 one-time unlock. No subscription.

EFB app questions

What is the best EFB app for pilots in 2026?

For most US pilots, ForeFlight: the Starter plan is $130/yr with VFR and IFR charts, weight and balance and a logbook, and geo-referenced plates plus synthetic vision start at Essential ($260/yr). Garmin Pilot ($109.99/yr) is the pick on Android or with Garmin avionics, FltPlan Go is the best free EFB, and SkyDemon (£118/yr) leads for VFR in Europe. Prices verified Oct 3, 2026.

How much does ForeFlight cost in 2026?

ForeFlight's individual plans are Starter $130/yr, Essential $260/yr and Premium $390/yr (foreflight.com/pricing, checked Oct 3, 2026). They replaced Basic Plus, Pro Plus and Performance Plus in May 2025 at the same prices. One geographic region is included.

Is there a free EFB app?

Yes. FltPlan Go is free on iPad, iPhone and Android, with sectionals, enroute charts, geo-referenced approach plates for the US and Canada, weight and balance and an e-logbook, all usable offline. Avare is free and open source on Android.

What is the best EFB app for Android?

Garmin Pilot is the strongest paid EFB on Android ($109.99/yr US Standard). FltPlan Go and Avare are free Android options, and SkyDemon and iFly EFB also run on Android. ForeFlight does not have an Android app.

Which EFB works with my ADS-B receiver?

Sentry receivers are officially supported in ForeFlight; Garmin GDL units pair with Garmin Pilot, ForeFlight and FltPlan Go; Stratus 4 works with ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and Stratus Insight; Stratux works with many apps including FltPlan Go and Avare. See our ADS-B receiver guide for maker-verified specs.

Was ForeFlight sold by Boeing?

Yes. Boeing sold Jeppesen and ForeFlight to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion; the deal closed on November 3, 2025, and the company now operates as Jeppesen ForeFlight.

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