Comparison

ACN/PCN Calculator vs ARINCDirect Network Analyzer

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

ARINCDirect Network Analyzer

This application provides tools to diagnose and troubleshoot cabin connectivity services, ensuring optimal performance. It offers network scans, ping tests, and traceroute analysis, with integrated support for quick issue resolution.

Highlights
  • Network system diagnostic reports
  • Connected devices network scan
  • IP and domain network ping test
  • IP and domain traceroute analysis
  • Router configuration page access
  • Integrated tech support
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Rockwell Collins’ ARINCDirect network analyzer application helps ensure your cabin connectivity services stay up and running – and at optimal performance. Rockwell Collins delivers best-in-class cabin connectivity solutions with a focus on providing superior speed, quality and reliability. But we understand that sometimes unanticipated issues can occur, which can impact the services you rely upon. The ARINCDirect network analyzer application gives you access to easy-to-use network troubleshooting and resolution tools to help restore onboard connectivity – so you never have to compromise. The integrated design expedites assistance from our ARINCDirect Tech Support team. By utilizing system diagnostic and troubleshooting logs, the messaging feature provides ARINCDirect connectivity experts with the information they need to quickly and efficiently manage your onboard network issues and get you back up and running. KEY BENEFITS · Comprehensive network system diagnostic reports · Connected devices network scan · IP and domain network ping test with TTL Control · IP and domain traceroute analysis · One-touch router configuration page access · Integrated ARINCDirect tech support and assessment

Screenshots

ACN/PCN Calculator4 screens
ARINCDirect Network Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARINCDirect Network Analyzer at none against ACN/PCN Calculator's 26. ARINCDirect Network Analyzer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). ACN/PCN Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 3). On price, 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 26 one-off in-app purchases. ARINCDirect Network Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARINCDirect Network Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACN/PCN Calculator has 144 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ACN/PCN Calculator versus ARINCDirect Network Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACN/PCN CalculatorARINCDirect Network Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (144 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings144 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAeroKitPro LLCARINC Incorporated

Customer experience

ACN/PCN Calculator

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

ARINCDirect Network Analyzer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

26 purchases

ACN/PCN Calculator

One-time26
  • G600 (41.7t)Free
  • B737 BBJ (77.7t)$4.99
  • G650 (45.3t)$4.99
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  • Global 5000 (42.0t)$4.99
  • Global 5000 GVFD (42.0t)$4.99
  • Global 6000 (45.2t)$4.99
  • Global Express (44.5t)$4.99
  • G650ER (47.1t)$4.99
  • G650ER (45.3t)$4.99
  • G650ER (45.1t)$4.99
  • G550 (41.4t)$4.99
  • G450 (33.7t)$4.99
  • G280 (18.0t)$4.99
  • GIV-SP (34.0)$4.99
  • CL300 (17.69t)$4.99
  • Global 7500 (52.2t)$4.99
  • GVII-G600 (43.09t)$4.99
  • Citation XLS+ (9.25t)$4.99
  • GV (41.2t)$4.99
  • FALCON 2000EX (19.27t)$4.99
  • Global 6000 (44.5t)$4.99
  • G700 (48.9t)$4.99
  • GVII-G500 (36.28t)$4.99
  • Global Express (45.2t)$4.99
  • G450 (34.0t)$4.99
  • Global Express XRS (45.2t)$4.99
None

ARINCDirect Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACN/PCN Calculator free?
ACN/PCN Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARINCDirect Network Analyzer free?
ARINCDirect Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ACN/PCN Calculator or ARINCDirect Network Analyzer?
ARINCDirect Network Analyzer is rated higher. ACN/PCN Calculator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while ARINCDirect Network Analyzer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ACN/PCN Calculator or ARINCDirect Network Analyzer have ads?
Neither ACN/PCN Calculator nor ARINCDirect Network Analyzer shows ads.

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