In depth
The complete capability matrix for ClearRoute Pilot next to ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, iFly EFB, and FlyQ EFB, every row scoped to what each vendor’s official materials actually advertise, with the hedges kept visible.
Last reviewed August 6, 2026. Confirm current details with each vendor before buying.
“Not advertised” means the capability did not appear in the vendor’s reviewed official materials; it is not proof the capability is absent. “Varies by plan” means the vendor gates or varies the feature. “Announced” means previewed by the vendor but not shipping at review time.
Feature matrix
This is the full checklist behind the workflow comparison. ClearRoute’s column reflects a direct review of the product; competitor columns reflect official product, pricing, and store materials.
| Capability | ClearRoute Pilot | ForeFlight | Garmin Pilot | iFly EFB | FlyQ EFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-site super-resolution NEXRAD (250 m Level II) | Yes (Pro)1 | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| AI weather & radar summaries (plain language, advisory) | Yes | Announced2 | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| AI flight planning that states its reasons (advisory) | Yes (Pro)1 | Announced2 | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Personal minimums checked in planning | Yes | Not advertised | Yes | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Synthetic vision | Yes (Pro)1 | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Yes | Yes |
| 3D airspace in synthetic vision (Class B/C/D, restricted, MOAs, TFRs) | Yes (Pro)1 | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| ADS-B traffic in synthetic vision8 | Yes (Pro)1 | Yes (with SV plan) | Yes (with SV plan) | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Aircraft-relative terrain alerting | Yes | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Yes | Yes |
| True cost of fuel (price weighed against the detour) | Yes | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised3 |
| VFR planning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IFR planning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies by plan (IFR add-on) | Varies by plan |
| Flight plan filing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (IFR filing via add-on) | Yes |
| Weather briefing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Animated radar on the map | Yes | Yes | Yes | Requires verification | Yes |
| Advanced radar products (echo tops, precip type, hail, rotation…) | Yes (Pro)1 | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Not advertised | Yes |
| METAR / TAF / NOTAMs / TFRs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airport information | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FAA airport weather cameras | Yes | Yes | Not advertised | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Geo-referenced approach plates on the moving map | Yes | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| SID / STAR / procedure data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies by plan | Yes |
| Fuel prices | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Takeoff / landing performance | Yes (your POH data) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Requires verification | Yes |
| Weight & balance | Yes | Yes | Yes (graphical: premium) | Yes | Requires verification4 |
| Navlog & plan export | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alternate suggestions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| ADS-B traffic receivers | Yes (Stratux, GDL 90) | Yes (Stratus…) | Yes (Garmin devices) | Yes | Yes |
| Digital logbook with endorsements | Yes5 | Yes | Yes | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Web planning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not advertised | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad & macOS | iOS + web | iOS, Android, web | iOS, Android, Windows | iOS + web |
| Offline charts & data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ad-free, no tracking or analytics | Yes | Not advertised6 | Not advertised6 | Not advertised6 | Not advertised6 |
| Published annual individual price7 | Standard $99.99 planned; Pro $179.99 after founder window | $130 / $260 / $390 | Varies by region and plan; verify official catalog | $94.99 base plus IFR upgrade in reviewed source; verify | $99.99 VFR / $199.99 VFR+IFR in reviewed source; verify |
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Beyond the checkboxes
AutoRoute recommends a route, altitude, fuel load, and alternate and tells you why: the winds it weighed, the weather it saw, the contingency points along the way, and how good its data was. Radar and weather summaries do the same in plain language. Nothing is a black box, and nothing decides for you.
Alongside the familiar animated composite, Pilot Pro’s Radar Intelligence engine adds echo tops, precipitation rate and type, VIL, hail, lightning probability, storm rotation tracks — and per-site 250 m NEXRAD Level II super-resolution imagery, a level of radar detail we haven’t seen advertised in any consumer EFB.
Terrain shading is computed against your current altitude (red at or above you, amber within a thousand feet) on the chart and in 3D synthetic vision, with advisory terrain-ahead alerts. Not a fixed relief map: a live picture of what matters at your altitude right now.
Cheap fuel isn’t cheap if the detour costs more than it saves. ClearRoute’s true-cost-of-fuel tools weigh the pump price against the time and fuel to get there, using community-reported prices, so the “deal” is judged the way an owner actually pays for it.
No advertising, no analytics, no tracking, and the app can run without a personal account at all. Your flying is your business.
A lapsed subscription stops paid write and sync behavior, but the digital logbook, including endorsements, remains readable and exportable. Your flying history is never held hostage.
Sources and methodology
ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, iFly EFB, and FlyQ EFB are mature, capable products with large feature sets, long track records, and ecosystems ClearRoute doesn’t attempt to duplicate. This page positions ClearRoute around its specific strengths; the right EFB depends on your aircraft, region, platform, budget, and workflow. Try more than one.
The comparison uses official product, pricing, support, and store materials plus App Store privacy labels, and a direct review of ClearRoute’s capabilities. Competitor features vary by subscription plan, region, platform, and release version. If you spot an error, tell us and we’ll fix it.
ClearRoute availability is based on project evidence reviewed August 6, 2026. Items still in testing are not counted as generally available.
Convinced by the details?
ClearRoute does not replace official briefings, certified avionics, regulatory requirements, or pilot judgment.