# ACN/PCN Calculator vs Radar Performance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radar Performance at 100% against ACN/PCN Calculator's 45%. Radar Performance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ACN/PCN Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ACN/PCN Calculator sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Radar Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radar Performance 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 142 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Radar Performance's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACN/PCN Calculator | Radar Performance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acnpcn-calculator/id1049063069/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-performance/id1502792151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AeroKitPro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049063068) | [POH Performance L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/641403529) |

## What reviewers say

### ACN/PCN Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acnpcn-calculator/id1049063069)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G600 (41.7t) | Free | one-time |
| B737 BBJ (77.7t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G650 (45.3t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global 5000 (42.0t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global 5000 GVFD (42.0t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global 6000 (45.2t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global Express (44.5t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G650ER (47.1t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G650ER (45.3t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G650ER (45.1t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G550 (41.4t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G450 (33.7t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G280 (18.0t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| GIV-SP (34.0) | $4.99 | one-time |
| CL300 (17.69t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global 7500 (52.2t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| GVII-G600 (43.09t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Citation XLS+ (9.25t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| GV (41.2t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| FALCON 2000EX (19.27t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global 6000 (44.5t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G700 (48.9t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| GVII-G500 (36.28t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global Express (45.2t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G450 (34.0t) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Global Express XRS (45.2t) | $4.99 | one-time |


### Radar Performance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-performance/id1502792151)

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.

**Highlights:** Calculates weather radar beam geometry, Considers Earth and freezing level, Identifies optimal detection altitudes, Shows areas of ineffective beam coverage, Highlights potential ground returns, Supports various radar models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACN/PCN Calculator free?

ACN/PCN Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Radar Performance free?

Radar Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ACN/PCN Calculator or Radar Performance?

Radar Performance is rated higher. ACN/PCN Calculator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Radar Performance averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ACN/PCN Calculator or Radar Performance have ads?

Neither ACN/PCN Calculator nor Radar Performance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ACN/PCN Calculator or Radar Performance?

ACN/PCN Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Radar Performance every 2 months. Most recently, ACN/PCN Calculator was updated on August 13, 2026 and Radar Performance on September 9, 2026.

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