Comparison

Spill Calc Lite vs SurfaceOps by uAvionix

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

Head to head
About

Spill Calc Lite

Quickly estimate surface spill volumes in the field with this tool. Calculate for square, rectangular, circular, and triangular spills, with options for tank displacement. Features a clean interface and helpful library for efficient on-site calculations.

Highlights
  • Estimate surface spill volumes
  • Calculate for square, rectangular, circular, and triangular spills
  • Optional tank displacement calculation
  • Immediate results in barrels and gallons
  • Clean and modern interface
  • Easy-to-use Help Library
Features
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Spill Calc Lite is a fast, reliable tool built for estimating surface spill volumes in the field. Quickly calculate spill volumes by selecting a shape, entering your measurements, and getting immediate results in barrels and gallons—right when you need them most. Supported spill types: • Square and rectangular spills • Circular spills • Triangular spills Rectangle and square calculations also include optional tank displacement, helping you account for real-world conditions on location. Designed with a clean, modern interface and an easy-to-use Help Library, Spill Calc Lite keeps calculations simple, clear, and efficient—so you can focus on the job at hand. Need more advanced features? Upgrade to Spill Calc Pro to save calculations, organize multiple spill sections, and export your data.

About

SurfaceOps by uAvionix

Features
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Surface Ops is a free situational-awareness tool for anyone interested in airport surface operations — pilots, students, ramp staff, plane spotters, and the general public — with optional licensed features for professional airport ground-operations teams. Free for everyone, at every US airport: • Airport diagrams (runways, taxiways, aprons, hotspots) • GPS-based ownship position on the airport surface • METAR, TAF, and D-ATIS weather • Live ADS-B traffic from a uAvionix skyAlert receiver (a separately-purchased consumer accessory) • Runway-incursion alerts: CHECK RUNWAY, TRAFFIC RUNWAY, CHECK FINAL, TRAFFIC FINAL and Aircraft Emergency Alerts • Visual highlighting of the runway under alert • Offline operation once an airport diagram is cached (weather requires internet) Optional licensed feature, at participating airports: Airports that contract with uAvionix for the professional toolset can issue a one-time activation code to their authorized vehicle operators, which adds the FlightLine ADS-B network traffic feed from the airport's ground-based receivers, no per-vehicle hardware required. No in-app purchase. The app and all consumer-facing features are free. Licensed airports pay uAvionix directly; the end-user operator never pays anything inside the app. What Surface Ops is NOT: • Not a certified safety system • Not a substitute for ATC instructions or established ground-movement procedures • Not a primary means of collision avoidance — visual scanning and radio communication remain primary Privacy Surface Ops collects only what's needed to operate: your activation code, a per-device licensing identifier, and—with your permission—your GPS location to display your position on the airport map. Location data stays on the device; we do not transmit it to our servers. No analytics, no advertising SDKs, no tracking. Terms Use of this app is subject to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeveula/ Published by CAVU Consulting LLC on behalf of uAvionix Corporation.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SurfaceOps by uAvionix at every 2 weeks against Spill Calc Lite's every 16 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spill Calc Lite ships an update every 16 months, SurfaceOps by uAvionix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Spill Calc Lite versus SurfaceOps by uAvionix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpill Calc LiteSurfaceOps by uAvionix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKelly GayneauxCAVU Consulting LLC

In-app purchases

None

Spill Calc Lite

No in-app purchases

None

SurfaceOps by uAvionix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spill Calc Lite free?
Spill Calc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurfaceOps by uAvionix free?
SurfaceOps by uAvionix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spill Calc Lite or SurfaceOps by uAvionix have ads?
Neither Spill Calc Lite nor SurfaceOps by uAvionix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spill Calc Lite or SurfaceOps by uAvionix?
Spill Calc Lite ships an update every 16 months, and SurfaceOps by uAvionix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spill Calc Lite was updated on October 20, 2026 and SurfaceOps by uAvionix on October 18, 2026.

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