iFly EFB Reviews

by Yahtzee1004

Only two things so far that’s holding back 5 stars for me is 1. One button night mode and most important 2. Annotation on plates, and a scratch pad. Works pretty good. Just like having my iPad on my kneeboard but also need somewhere to right directions from ATC.

by Goneflyingagain

I haven’t tried them all. I started with iFly and loved it so much that I never looked back. Sure, I read about the others time and again, but given the philosophy behind the intuitive interface and continuous improvement exhibited by the Adventure Pilot team, I could not find any sensible reason to fritter away my time trying to learn another more confusing system. I use it on an iPad, iPhone, and an iFly 740. They make it so easy to use and to share the data subscription across platforms and devices it is one of the easiest “go/no go” decisions I’ve ever been faced with.

by Cyhyam

I tried ALL the popular EFB’s on their 30 day free trials. Back to back IFly was the easiest to use and significantly less money for comparable features. I have been using it for 3 years and have no reason to change. I am private SEL and helicopter.

by Yardape22

Best moving map GPS software I have ever used! ForeFlight is waaayyyy to complicated to use in flight. This software changed the way I fly for the better!!

I highly recommend every pilot use it!

by Tr6me

Love this EFB, it has never let me down. In 500 hrs of flight using my I pad mini. Very affordable and not as complicated as many other EFB,s

by IFlyFan

I have been using tablets and various applications/programs for years professionally. When I fly for fun though, I use iFly GPS. It is amazingly intuitive. It works the way you would expect it to work. It makes planning flights simple. It’s greatest strength, where it excels over the others, is how usable it is in flight. It is the very definition of easy to use.

I have been flying with iFly GPS for two years in my GA aircraft. I wish I could take it to work in the bigger plane they pay me to fly.

by Bi Day

I bought my iFly 700 in 2012 at OSH. Later I upgraded to the 740b. It has a bright screen that is easy to read. I particularly like the weather display and traffic. I have it on my iPhone and iPad also.

by Lineargroove

This is an outstanding EFB! I’m going to let my ForeFlight subscription expire. The synthetic traffic on the latest release is awesome! I hope to soon see the ability to use IFly with Xplane and/or FSX Steam. The ability to the use iFlyEFB in a sim environment would be great.

by SkyhawkRon

I bought the first model when it first came out. Model 400, and have upgraded as newer models came out. I use it to drive my auto pilot. Make many trips to New England from Florida. Easy to use. Great product!

by Lsaviator

Retired commercial pilot, tried all other apps for use in my sportplane, easily the easiest to use in flight. Would be great to get sunset sunrise times in iFlyEFB . Recommend highly.

by Flyguy David

I have an IFly 720 and have IFly loaded on my iPad and phone. It has everything you need to navigate, all the information needed on airspace and air traffic. All my ADSB info shows up real time. Really like flying with it.

David Lee

by Tim Sley

I have used a few EFBs and this one wins the race. It’s simple yet intuitive, it’s very customizable and provides information without the need to enter different section. The price is fair and I enjoy the product. Navigated from Missouri to Florida with zero issue!

by Ifly Gps User

I use iflygps on a samsung tablet, the vfr version. it does everything I need and is very intuitive. The developers are responsive to requests for new features. To load new or update charts just take your tablet to anyplace that has wifi.

by Tormsp

I’ve been using IFly since it came out. I fly several types of FMS for my work and also use ForeFlight.
I still love IFly for the software design that is so incredibly user friendly. The updates are always well thought out.
The customer service from Walter and crowd is unmatched in the industry.

by Westjawja

I’m just getting to 100 hours and have tried all the major gps apps. I started with iFly and moved to Garmin, Foreflight, and several others. iFlyEFB is very easy to navigate and has all the things I need at my experience level and a lot of room for me to grow. I do wish it had an Apple Watch companion but I guess you can’t have everything.

by Jan1956Jim

When paired with an ADS-B system the configurable audio alerts for traffic, airspace, and terrain really make this a stand-out EFB for VFR flying. Without audio alerts one has to essentially include the screen of an EFB in one's scan. With audio the frequency of looking at the screen reduces to whatever is needed to cross-check course. I no longer use my copy of WingX because it is too demanding of my visual attention.

by Pitts781

I bought an iFly GPS handheld the very first year they came out. Their current hand held and iFlyEFB still amaze me with everything they do now compared to my first one which was really good at that time.

Running iFlyEFB now on an iPad flying with both ifr and vfr data bases . I’m using an external ADSB in and WAAS receiver mounted on the glare shield. No issues, does it all. Everything you need at your fingertips and no worthless gee whiz stuff you don’t.
Joe R
ATP CFI CFII

by ASaferPilot

The customized placement and size and colors of the data fields allow me to match my panel mounted GPS system.
But what’s even better is the larger fields allow these older eyes just a quick glance to easily determine Next Waypoint, ETA, ETD, etc. etc..
And especially the “ASD-B IN” large traffic icons are -so- much better than any of the major competitors.
My wife loves it as much as I do, and she is not a pilot!
Keep up the great work IflyGPS!!

by 776RV

I have used pretty much all the aviation efb/nav apps out there. For
me iFly is the best to use for GA flying. I fly formation and aerobatics for most of my GA flying. iFlyEFB brings the most used/desired information within one touch. iFly GPS allows an airport’s, CTAF, Tower, and/or ATIS along with runway/pattern information and wind within one quick touch. Other apps have the same information but you have to dig in different places or zoom in on the sectional chart to get the critical information.

The other feature that sets iFlyEFB apart is the complete customization you can do, any instrument or widget can be personalized and place exactly where you want. I like things a certain way, and iFly allows me to do that.

Great work and cant wait until the EFB update comes out !

by Jiblet2012

Been using it for about 7 years. Works well for all my navigation. Wish there was a new option to buy 10 years with updates for through out at a discounted cost.

by Erw698

But alas it does not. It’s glitchy too.

by Jh5623

Not quite up to foreflight or wingx pro but a decent alternative. Very competitively priced for yearly subscriptions. Works well

by Corcor123

Please update for full IPhone X screen resolution!

by VonTrousers

This is a very simple app with a relatively basic set of features. It doesn't have all the bells & whistles that Garmin Pilot and Foreflight have, but that's a good thing. It's perfect for, say, taking the Cub or LSA by yourself over to the next town for pancakes. The charts are razor sharp (I mean really, really nice) and iFlyEFB is very easy to manipulate in flight. Despite its simplicity, iFlyEFB still gives you all the information you need: TFRs, weather, SUAs, rubber-band planning, terrain warnings, flight-plan filing, etc.

When flying the Beechjet under IFR into Atlanta with another pilot, I lean towards Pilot or Foreflight. But when flying VFR by myself at 100 knots, this is my go-to.

by CBM49

I have been using the IFLY GPS APP for the last four months and couldn’t be happier. It really works well with my Stratux ADS-B.

by Ray93J

Everything work great. Views and maps modes are good. I really like the vector mode. Weather display on vector mode is very easy to read. The Real View of airports is great for VFR into new fields. Makes finding grass strips easy. Data updates are easy and fast. I am using the North East full IFR. First downlaod took about 10 minutes. Last IFR update only took a few minutes. Does not have seamless charts, but that will be coming. More details to be added to the vector mode. I only see iFlyEFB getting better and better.

by JHalohopper

Super easy to use in the cockpit -- even in turbulence!

by Northtxpilot

Without a doubt the best EFB I have ever used. Simple, intuitive, and best value for what you get. What more can I say? Especially after Boeing’s recent debacle about offshore software development causing issues with 737-Max, I know I am safe from lowest bidder software development, with US-based support! I was able to call and have my questions answered by a real, US based person!

by Jimxyabz

Been using iFlyEFB on iPad as well as iPhone since it was introduced. Just can’t beat the simplicity and ease of use.

Set start and finish then rubber band your route wherever you need and waypoints are created as you go.

I find that I use it on my phone most of the time as it gives me all the navigation data I really need and is easier to handle in the cockpit.

App is packed with features and support and development is outstanding!

by Dklogic

This is a fantastic app from a company who is focused on consumer satisfaction. I use their hardware navigation (iFly 720) and now the iPad app.

Each has its advantages but as far as software usability for a pilot, iFlyEFB shines. I've had a ForeFlight subscription for years and it's a good preflight planner...but in the air, iFly wins hands down. Very intuitive and the real view feature makes taxiing mistakes virtually impossible. Geo referenced approach plates without an extra charge is another plus..

If you haven't tried it, you should.