Best apps like MachDB

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps

Updated October 2026

MachDB LLC

MachDB is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to MachDB

#1

Virtual PAPI by Marlon Dutra

A PAPI for every runway

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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This app offers adjustable visual descent guidance for any runway, allowing pilots to select airports and runways, then customize descent angles and aiming points. It provides accurate vertical guidance for various approach types and works offline with an extensive runway database.

#2

Phenom Landings by Diogo Rau

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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This utility app calculates landing distances for the Phenom 100 aircraft. It allows users to see the immediate impact of changes like higher Vref speeds on performance calculations. Always consult official flight manuals for definitive performance data.

#3

Jeppesen JDM Mobile by Jeppesen

Worth Considering

1.0(7 ratings)

Free

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This app streamlines avionics database updates for pilots and aviation professionals. Download and transfer critical data to removable media from your mobile device, improving efficiency in the field.

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TBM W&B plus Performance

This app helps TBM aircraft owners with weight and balance calculations and performance estimations. It provides takeoff and landing distances based on weather data and assists with fuel planning for flights.

Weight and balance calculationsTakeoff and landing performanceWeather condition integration

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ACE Checklist Editor

ACE Checklist Editor

ACE Checklist Editor

Pro Aviation Checklist Tool

Create, manage, and execute aviation checklists digitally. Designed for pilots, it offers offline functionality, professional templates, and multi-format import/export for enhanced safety and efficiency in the cockpit.

Digital aviation checklist creationOffline functionalityMulti-format import/export (ACE, ForeFlight, Dynon)

free with in-app purchases

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by DAHER Aircraft, Inc.

This app provides TBM aircraft operators with real-time support and access to technical information. It offers post-flight analysis, unified aircraft documentation, and remote status monitoring for specific models. Track flight performance, aircraft health, and manage oil consumption with offline access to essential data.

Post-flight analysisAircraft health monitoringUnified TBM documentation

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Radar Performance

Radar Performance

Radar Performance

Aircraft radar calculator

This application calculates the geometry of aircraft weather radar beams relative to Earth, the freezing level, and the "bright band" for optimal weather detection. It identifies areas on the radar display where the beam is too high or low for effective weather detection and highlights potential ground returns.

Calculates weather radar beam geometryConsiders Earth and freezing levelIdentifies optimal detection altitudes

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Vision Jet takeoff and landing

This app assists Cirrus SF50 Vision pilots with performance calculations for takeoff and landing. It provides runway requirements based on entered weights, supporting various weather conditions and custom safety factors.

Performance calculations for takeoff and landingInput for weights and runway requirementsAutomatic and manual weather entry

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by Post River Software

This application allows users to create and manage checklists for Garmin avionics. It specifically supports the ACE checklist file format, making it ideal for pilots using systems like the G3X Touch.

Checklist editorACE checklist file format supportGarmin avionics integration

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