iBFDmonochrome

iBFDmonochrome

By Tatsuo Saeki

iBFDmonochrome is a navigation tool designed to serve as an integrated Backup Flight Display for pilots during primary instrument failure. The app provides a suite of flight instruments and recording capabilities, including a Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder, to enhance situational awareness.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Pilots seeking an inexpensive, secondary backup for primary flight instrumentation.

What does it look like?

Key features

Flight Instrument Suitestandard

Provides an Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator, Altimeter, Vertical Speed Indicator, speed Indicator, Side Slip Indicator, and Clock.

Navigation Mapstandard

Displays a map in iPad portrait mode that provides distance and direction to specific airport codes.

Flight Data and Voice Recordingstandard

Includes integrated Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) functionality activated via a simple interface toggle.

How much does it cost?

free

Velocity

Dormant developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.

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Who built it?

Tatsuo Saeki

2 apps tracked · Navigation

iBFDiBFD
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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
4.38 · 8

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for iBFDmonochrome

How's the Navigation market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for iBFDmonochrome

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

While the app offers a comprehensive suite of backup flight instruments, user feedback indicates significant reliability issues regarding the stability and accuracy of the artificial horizon.

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Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “iBFDmonochrome Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 28, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/ibfdmonochrome

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