Comparison

Touch CDU vs E

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Touch CDU

This application simulates a realistic flight management system control display unit for pilot training. It offers full functionality of a physical unit wirelessly via Wi-Fi, providing a cost-effective solution for familiarization programs.

Highlights
  • Virtual CDU simulation
  • Wireless Wi-Fi connection
  • Data entry and key selection
  • Multiple display size options
  • Cost-effective training tool
Features
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The Touch CDU iPad app by Universal Avionics is designed to be used with the companyís FMST Desktop Software program to simulate a realistic FPCDU without the expense of purchasing the physical unit. Itís a perfect complement to any in-house training or familiarization program for Universal Avionics FMS. Touch CDU provides a virtual CDU experience for students, with all the functionality the physical FPCDU provides including data entry, Line Select Key selection, and Function Key selection. With wireless connection via Wi-Fi to the computer terminal, cabling between the FPCDU and computer are no longer needed, making for clutter-free desktop for students. Features: - Acts as a virtual CDU and allows you to interact with the FMST via iPad - 4" FPCDU, 5" FPCDU or MCDU display options - Supports FMST v1.0 and later - Wi-Fi connection to PC Benefits: - Cost-effective replacement for physical FPCDUs - Wireless connection to computer-based computer training Requirements: - FMST Desktop Software - Valid license key for FMST Desktop Software with Touch CDU iPad App module - Wireless router or other network structure

About

E

This app provides a realistic simulation of an E-JET Honeywell FMS Load 27 FMS for professional pilot training. It offers guided tours, error analysis, and failure case simulations to enhance FMS skills.

Highlights
  • Realistic FMS simulation
  • Worldwide navigation database
  • Guided tutorial function
  • Static analyzer with feedback
  • Error control and explanation
  • Failure case simulation
  • Integrated CPDLC functions
Features
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This app is for COMMERICAL CUSTOMERS ONLY! Private users may purchase the “E-JET Load 27 FMS Trainer” app. The PRO version is designed for professional training organizations and airlines and requires an activation key, which you can get at www.heading365.com. The “E-JET Load 27 FMS Trainer PRO” offers a highly realistic simulation of a real E-JET Honeywell FMS Load 27 FMS, enabling students and pilots to enhance their FMS skills effectively in a very short time. To access the app, your operator or training organization will provide you with an activation key. Choose out of a variety of functions of our market leading application: • Free Play Mode Explore all FMS functions on your own and fly to any airport in the world! Offering a realistic FMS simulation including all functions, the app is equipped with a realistic NAV display and a worldwide navigation database. • Guided Tour You rather want to be guided instead of exploring the FMS by yourself? No problem! Our app offers a tutorial function leading to a whole FMS setup, which can be even customized by your operator’s individual operational flight plans. • Static Analyzer By choosing a mission according to the syllabus, the analyzer function will give you detailed feedback on your inputs. • Error Control Done any mistake during FMS setup? The error control function will show you what went wrong and give an explanation about the mistake. • Failure Cases Even in real life FMS malfunctions might happen. To be prepared for that, our app has even the ability to simulate a variety of FMS related failures. • CPDLC To be even more realistic, we have fully integrated the CPDLC functions as well. The standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: E at 67% against Touch CDU's 50%. Touch CDU's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Touch CDU versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch CDUE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB447 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Avionics Systems CorporationHeading 365

Customer experience

Touch CDU

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

E

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Touch CDU

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touch CDU free?
Touch CDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Touch CDU or E have ads?
Neither Touch CDU nor E shows ads.

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