Comparison

ACN/PCN Calculator vs Status Tool

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

Head to head
About

ACN/PCN Calculator

This app calculates aircraft pavement classification numbers (PCN) and aircraft classification numbers (ACN) to assess airport pavement strength. It helps pilots and aviation professionals ensure safe operations by verifying aircraft weight limitations on runways, taxiways, and aprons.

Highlights
  • ACN/PCN calculation
  • Pavement strength evaluation
  • Aircraft weight verification
  • ICAO ACN/PCN method
  • Comprehensive aircraft database
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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ACN/PCN Calculator The Ultimate Pavement Strength Tool for Aviation Professionals The ACN/PCN Calculator is your go-to app for evaluating the bearing strength of airport pavements, designed specifically for pilots, flight operations engineers, dispatchers, and airport operators. Whether you’re dealing with flexible or rigid pavements, this app ensures precise calculations to verify safe operations on runways, taxiways, and aprons. By leveraging the ICAO ACN/PCN method, as outlined in Annex 14 and Document 9157 Part 3, the calculator simplifies complex computations, helping you determine the maximum allowable aircraft weight with confidence. Why Choose the ACN/PCN Calculator? • Comprehensive Aircraft Database: Data is sourced from manufacturers’ publications, including the Aircraft Characteristics for Airport Planning (ACAP) manuals. Where necessary, ICAO-recommended methods or alternative sources ensure accuracy. • User-Friendly Design: Optimized for iPhone 8+ screens and fully compatible with iPads, the interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. Supported Aircraft Models Our extensive database includes popular aircraft from leading manufacturers: A300BeK/B4/B4-600R, A319, A320, A321, A330 (all variants), A340 (all variants), A350 (all variants), A380. B727-200, B737 (all variants), B747-400 (all variants), B747-8/F, B757-200/300, B767 (all variants), B777 (including ER/LR/F variants), B787 (all variants). DHC-8-Q400, Global Express/XRS, G5000, G6000, G7500, CRJ series (100-1000), LearJet (31A/ER, 40, 45, 60/XR), Challenger (300, 350, 604, 605). Cessna Citation II, Bravo, S/II, Encore/Encore+, Jet 3/4, Latitude, Sovereign/Sovereign+, Citation X/XLS+. E170, E195, EMB-120/135, Praetor 600, Phenom 300. G650/ER, G600, G550, G500, G450, G400, G280, G200, GVII-G500/600. An-12, An-124-100/M. ATR 42, ATR 72. Convair CV-580/5800. Falcon: 7X, 50/50EX, 900 (all versions), 2000/2000EX. IL-76T/TD. Beechjet 400 series, Hawker 400XP. Request Additional Aircraft: if you don’t see your aircraft listed, use the Feedback button in the Info tab to request additions.  Aircraft data is regularly updated to meet user needs.

About

Status Tool

This utility app displays detailed status information from specific Dual Electronics GPS and ADS-B receivers. It confirms connection, signal reception, battery level, and GPS satellite data. It is intended for reference and not for critical flight decisions.

Highlights
  • Confirms receiver connection
  • Shows ADS-B signal status
  • Displays GPS satellite data
  • Reports battery level and charging status
  • Provides receiver communication details
Features
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The ADS-B Status Tool is a simple utility application for use with the “XGPS190 GPS + ADS-B Weather and Traffic Receiver with AHRS” and "The XGPS170(D) GPS + ADS-B Weather & Traffic Receiver" from Dual Electronics Corp. This app shows detailed information from the XGPS170(D) and XGPS190 including: - confirmation that the receiver is connected and communicating with your iOS device - whether or not the device is actively receiving an ADS-B signal - what kind of ADS-B information is being received - the number of GPS satellites in view and their signal strength - your location, or whether the receiver is still waiting for satellite information - the battery level - the charging status Installation of this app is optional. The XGPS does not require this app to be installed on your iPhone/iPad in order to work. Please note: 1) This app is not designed to replace the EFB app on your iPhone/iPad. 2) The information provided by this app if for reference only, and should not be used for making critical flight decisions. Languages: English Requirements: - Compatible with iPhone/iPad - Requires iOS 10.0 or later - For use only with the XGPS170 / XGPS170D / XGPS190 receiver from Dual Electronics Corp. Support e-mail: cs@dualav.com Dual ADS-B Receiver web site: https://www.dualav.com/

Screenshots

ACN/PCN Calculator4 screens
Status Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ACN/PCN Calculator at 4.6 against Status Tool's 2.8. ACN/PCN Calculator also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 14%) and ratings volume (144 vs 14). Status Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. ACN/PCN Calculator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Status Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ACN/PCN Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACN/PCN Calculator has 144 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of ACN/PCN Calculator's written reviews are positive against 14% of Status Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ACN/PCN Calculator versus Status Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACN/PCN CalculatorStatus Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (144 ratings) — better2.8 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings144 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAeroKitPro LLCNAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.

Customer experience

ACN/PCN Calculator

All ratings142 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

Status Tool

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ACN/PCN Calculator

One-time10
  • G600 (41.7t)Free
  • G650 (45.3t)$4.99
  • Global 5000 GVFD (42.0t)$4.99
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  • Global 6000 (45.2t)$4.99
  • G650ER (47.1t)$4.99
  • G550 (41.4t)$4.99
  • G450 (33.7t)$4.99
  • G280 (18.0t)$4.99
  • Global 7500 (52.2t)$4.99
  • FALCON 7X (31.8t)$4.99
None

Status Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACN/PCN Calculator free?
ACN/PCN Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Status Tool free?
Status Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ACN/PCN Calculator or Status Tool?
ACN/PCN Calculator is rated higher. ACN/PCN Calculator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Status Tool averages 2.8 from 14 ratings.
Do ACN/PCN Calculator or Status Tool have ads?
Neither ACN/PCN Calculator nor Status Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACN/PCN Calculator or Status Tool?
ACN/PCN Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Status Tool every 2 months. Most recently, ACN/PCN Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Status Tool on November 4, 2026.

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