Comparison

SD Cabin vs FalconPerf 8X

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

Head to head
About

SD Cabin

This app streamlines in-flight connectivity by providing access to essential functions like trip information, network management, and troubleshooting tools. It dynamically detects activated services on equipped aircraft to offer tailored functionality. Users can also easily connect with support teams.

Highlights
  • Seamless in-flight connectivity
  • Access to multiple key functions
  • Dynamic service detection
  • Trip information display
  • Device and network management
  • Troubleshooting tools
  • Support team access
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The SD Cabin app simplifies the in flight connectivity experience through seamless access to multiple key functions from a single application while on board an aircraft equipped with SD Hardware. SD Cabin dynamically detects the services activated on your aircraft and enables access to functions based on these services. SD Cabin provides trip information, device and network connectivity management, basic and advanced troubleshooting tools, plus valuable access to our award winning Satcom Direct Support team.

About

FalconPerf 8X

Features
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FalconPerf performance tool calculates take-off and landing performance for Falcon 8X in compliance with Dassault's Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and your operational regulations.

Screenshots

SD Cabin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SD Cabin at 3 against FalconPerf 8X's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SD Cabin versus FalconPerf 8X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSD CabinFalconPerf 8X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.614.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatcom DirectDassault Aviation

In-app purchases

None

SD Cabin

No in-app purchases

None

FalconPerf 8X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SD Cabin free?
SD Cabin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FalconPerf 8X free?
FalconPerf 8X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SD Cabin or FalconPerf 8X have ads?
Neither SD Cabin nor FalconPerf 8X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SD Cabin or FalconPerf 8X?
SD Cabin ships an update every 3 months, and FalconPerf 8X every 3 months. Most recently, SD Cabin was updated on October 24, 2026 and FalconPerf 8X on October 24, 2026.

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