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EFB-Pro vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against EFB-Pro's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

EFB-Pro
This App
Snowtam Lite
Peer
sQRH
Peer
No-ICE
Peer
Continental TireTech
Peer
Build Specs
New Kid
askM
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperCAVU CompaniesBrendan WholihanPhilippe Le GallPhilippe Le GallContinental Tire The AmericasLuke KazmierowiczPhilippe Le Gall
CategoryReferenceWeatherReferenceUtilitiesBusinessUtilitiesReference
PlatformiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating5.0 / 51.0 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 53.3 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count2200300
PriceFree$0.99Free$2.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateMay 18, 2011Jul 17, 2009Oct 14, 2021Feb 16, 2026Nov 12, 2019Apr 29, 2026Apr 14, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 20, 2026Nov 16, 2014Apr 27, 2026Feb 16, 2026Mar 25, 2026May 5, 2026Apr 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Offline AFM-compliant engine ensures regulatory safety without connectivity
  • Deep integration of weight and balance manifest into performance calculations
  • Spin-dial input mechanism prevents invalid data entry during high-pressure flight preparation
  • Encrypted MultipeerConnectivity sync enables cockpit-wide checklist consistency
  • EASA-compliant FTL calculator provides high-precision regulatory utility
  • XML-based trim data ensures accuracy across aircraft variants
  • Official FAA/TCA data integration provides a regulatory compliance barrier
  • Dynamic Island integration provides high-visibility status updates
  • Manufacturer-verified technical data provides high-trust authority
  • Zero-registration access model minimizes friction for field technicians
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  • Local vector index enables offline privacy-compliant Q&A
  • Dark-mode viewer optimized for flight deck environments
Weaknesses
  • Closed B2B subscription gate restricts user acquisition
  • Interface lacks modern UX patterns compared to newer aviation utilities
  • 1-star rating on iOS platform signals critical stability issues
  • Last update in 2014 leaves the app incompatible with modern iOS standards
  • Zero rating count on both platforms limits social proof
  • Reliance on airline server connections restricts standalone usability
  • HOT calculator requires an in-app purchase
  • $2.99 one-time price point lacks recurring revenue
  • No Android parity leaves the majority of the market unaddressed
  • 3.33 rating on iOS indicates usability friction
  • Lack of offline mode limits utility in remote field environments
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  • Zero commercial licensing model
  • No team-management or administrative control features
  • Lack of native document annotation tools
Pricingsubscriptionpaidfreemiumpaidfreefreefree
MomentumMaintenance-MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenance-Maintenance
Update Cadence1 versions, 1 majors/6mo-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~5d avg2 versions, ~79d avg2 versions, ~210d avg-2 versions, ~70d avg

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