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Boeing Aviator vs SkyDemon

Boeing Aviator logo

Boeing Aviator

Software

Boeing flight planning and pilot information system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkyDemon logo

SkyDemon

Software

VFR flight planning for European pilots

From
€150/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boeing Aviator jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales; SkyDemon the first year costs 118 GBP against a 90 GBP renewal, so the entry price is higher than the ongoing one
  • They diverge on capability: Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, SkyDemon covers VFR planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boeing Aviator and SkyDemon actually diverge.

Attributes where Boeing Aviator and SkyDemon differ
AttributeBoeing AviatorSkyDemon
Starting priceFree€150/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android, Windows, Macos
Founded19162009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planning
  • Aircraft performance
  • Weather integration
  • Weight and balance
  • Route optimization
  • Boeing avionics
  • FMS systems
  • Maintenance systems

Only in SkyDemon

  • VFR planning
  • Airspace display
  • Weather overlay
  • Navigation
  • Flight logging
  • Traffic receivers
  • FLARM
  • ADS-B

Both cover

  • Weather services
  • Data encryption
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planningnot SkyDemon
  • Pre-flight briefingnot SkyDemon
  • Performance datanot SkyDemon
  • Weather analysisnot SkyDemon

SkyDemon

  • VFR flight planning and navigation for general aviationnot Boeing Aviator
  • In flight moving map and airspace awareness on a tabletnot Boeing Aviator

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Boeing Aviator

  • Jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales

SkyDemon

  • The first year costs 118 GBP against a 90 GBP renewal, so the entry price is higher than the ongoing one
  • Extra airfield maps and flight guides are sold as separate annual subscriptions on top of the base licence
  • Prices for those additional regional guides are not listed on the store page

Pricing, plan by plan

Boeing Aviator

Free
  • Boeing AviatorFree
    • Flight planning
    • Aircraft data
    • Weather

SkyDemon

€150/year
  • SkyDemon$150/year
    • Flight planning
    • European charts
    • Weather data
  • SkyDemon + Australia$220/year
    • Europe + Australia
    • All features
    • Extended coverage

Which should you pick?

Choose Boeing Aviator if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want aircraft performance.
Boeing Aviator review

Choose SkyDemon if

  • You need vfr planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want airspace display.
SkyDemon review

Questions people ask

Is Boeing Aviator or SkyDemon better?
Neither clearly leads. Boeing Aviator starts at Free and SkyDemon at €150/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boeing Aviator or SkyDemon?
Boeing Aviator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Boeing Aviator and €150/year for SkyDemon.
Does Boeing Aviator or SkyDemon run on more platforms?
Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web. SkyDemon runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
Yes. Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SkyDemon starts at €150/year.
What is Boeing Aviator best used for?
Boeing Aviator is most often used for flight planning, pre-flight briefing, performance data, weather analysis. Of those, flight planning and pre-flight briefing are not what SkyDemon is typically brought in for.
What can Boeing Aviator do that SkyDemon cannot?
Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Aircraft performance, Weather integration, Weight and balance. SkyDemon covers VFR planning, Airspace display, Weather overlay, Navigation. Both handle Weather services, Data encryption, Ios support, Android support.
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