ACN/PCN Calculator vs Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- ACN/PCN calculation
- Pavement strength evaluation
- Aircraft weight verification
- ICAO ACN/PCN method
- Comprehensive aircraft database
- User-friendly interface
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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.
Pilot
This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.
- Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations
- Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines
- Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more
- Fast and intuitive search functionality
- Created by a pilot for pilots
- Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference
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Pilot-Abbr – Aviation Abbreviations for Flight Crews Pilot-Abbr is a powerful reference app designed for professional pilots, providing fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms from international sources. Main Features: Five Organized Lists: • Abbreviations – General aviation terms used by pilots. • CPDLC Messages – Commonly used datalink message elements. • Airports – IATA and ICAO codes, airport name, city, and flag. • Registrations – Aircraft registration codes by country. • Airlines – IATA and ICAO codes, airline name, and country. Sources Include: • FAA Abbreviations • U.S. Aeronautical Contractions • NOTAM Abbreviations • Canadian AIM • Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) • Jeppesen • Boeing Acronyms • EASA Acronyms • Dangerous Goods and Ground Handling codes • And more Whether you're decoding a NOTAM, preparing for departure, or reviewing CPDLC messages, Pilot-Abbr gives you the reference you need — anytime, even offline. Why Pilots Use Pilot-Abbr: • Created by a pilot, for pilots • Fast, intuitive search • Covers operational, regulatory, and airline-specific terms • Optimized for flight planning, briefing, and in-flight reference Subscription Details • $4.99/year, auto-renewable • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings • No partial refunds Legal • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://villarroel98.wixsite.com/hazmat-pjv/about • Apple EULA (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot-Abbr — The most complete aviation abbreviation tool on the App Store. Essential for every flight crew.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ACN/PCN Calculator at 4.6 against Pilot's 4.0. ACN/PCN Calculator also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months). Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ACN/PCN Calculator sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ACN/PCN Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACN/PCN Calculator has 144 ratings behind it against 4, 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 33% of Pilot's.
ACN/PCN Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Pilot every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACN/PCN Calculator | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (144 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 144 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 31 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AeroKitPro LLC | Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas |
Customer experience
ACN/PCN Calculator
Pilot
In-app purchases
ACN/PCN Calculator
- 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
Pilot
- PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
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