Best MachDB alternatives: apps like MachDB

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

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

Virtual PAPI#1

Virtual PAPI by Marlon Dutra

A PAPI for every runway
Editor's Choice
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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.

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.

1.4(10 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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TBMProFlight
TBMProFlight
TBMProFlight
TBM W&B plus Performance
Free

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
Free

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)
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(5)
free with in-app purchases
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Me&MyTBM
Me&MyTBM
Me&MyTBM
by DAHER Aircraft, Inc.
Free

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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free
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SF50 TOLD
SF50 TOLD
SF50 TOLD
Vision Jet takeoff and landing
Free

This application assists Cirrus SF50 Vision pilots in calculating takeoff and landing performance. It allows users to input weights and weather conditions to determine required runway length, supporting various configurations and runway types.

Takeoff and landing performance calculationsAutomatic and manual weather entryCustom safety factors
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NavUP
NavUP
NavUP
Update databases G1000/G3000
Free
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Radar Performance
Radar Performance
Radar Performance
Aircraft radar calculator
Free

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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ad-supported
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TBM Report
TBM Report
TBM Report
by John Benediktsson
Free

Pilots can upload Garmin avionics data files to generate detailed TBM Reports with approach analysis. The app automatically selects recent flights for upload, with options to choose specific flight periods or all flights. Log files can be shared as CSV or ZIP.

Upload Garmin avionics dataGenerate TBM ReportsDetailed approach analysis
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