Comparison

iEFIS Light vs TakeoffAlert

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

Head to head
About

iEFIS Light

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a portable Primary Flight Display (PFD) by connecting to an iLEVIL SW AHRS system. It offers essential flight data like groundspeed, altitude, and heading, with customizable views and calibration options.

Highlights
  • Portable EFIS PFD
  • Connects to iLEVIL AHRS
  • Groundspeed display
  • GPS altitude
  • Customizable course rose
  • Attitude indicator calibration
Features
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iEFIS LIGHT A portable EFIS solution for iPhone and iPad and the iLEVIL SW AHRS. Connect your iPhone or iPad by Wifi with the iLEVIL AHRS system and get a usable PFD on your iPhone or iPad. Features: Groundspeed in knots, km/h or mph GPS altitude displayed in feet or meters (switchable by one touch of display) Course rose can be pinched, full 360 degree display or 80 degree arc view Course rose displays True/Magnetic Heading and True/Magnetic Track (switchable by touching course window) Attitude Indicator can be calibrated by touching „V bar“. For simulation purposes the iPhone’s/iPad’s internal sensors and GPS can be used. For further information visit www.airwork.biz

About

TakeoffAlert

This app monitors your aircraft's takeoff performance in real-time, comparing actual data against planned performance. It provides intuitive feedback on your aircraft's position relative to runway requirements during takeoff.

Highlights
  • Real-time takeoff monitoring
  • Actual vs. planned performance comparison
  • Intuitive data display
  • Input takeoff data (TODA, Roll, Stopping Distance)
  • Monitor takeoff position
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What is TakeoffAlert? TakeoffAlert is advanced takeoff monitoring app that monitors your takeoff performance through the takeoff event. This data is displayed to the pilot an easy to understand and intuitive format providing value feedback on their aircraft's ACTUAL takeoff performance versus the takeoff planned performance. How does TakeoffAlert work? Simple. 1. Enter your takeoff data: Runway Takeoff Distance Available (TODA); Takeoff Roll; Stopping Distance (see User Guide); Review and Execute the data. 2. When in takeoff position tap the "In Takeoff Position" button to begin monitoring the takeoff. That's it! TakeoffAlert begins monitoring your takeoff, providing realtime feedback about the aircraft is in relation to the runway and the calculated takeoff roll and stop requirements. *** DEVICE REQUIREMENTS *** Wifi ONLY iPads require an EXTERNAL GPS** connected to the iPad (such as Bad Elf Pro). iPod Touch requires an EXTERNAL GPS** connected to the iPod Touch (such as Bad Elf Pro). ** Appareo Stratus 1/2/3 and uAvionix Sentry GPS NOT Supported.

Screenshots

iEFIS Light4 screens
TakeoffAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TakeoffAlert at 5.0 against iEFIS Light's 1.0. TakeoffAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). iEFIS Light's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. iEFIS Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TakeoffAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TakeoffAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iEFIS Light ships an update every 3 weeks, TakeoffAlert every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iEFIS Light versus TakeoffAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEFIS LightTakeoffAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperairWORK aviation media UGRaymond Chase

Customer experience

iEFIS Light

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TakeoffAlert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iEFIS Light

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$2.99
None

TakeoffAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iEFIS Light free?
iEFIS Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TakeoffAlert free?
TakeoffAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iEFIS Light or TakeoffAlert?
TakeoffAlert is rated higher. iEFIS Light averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TakeoffAlert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iEFIS Light or TakeoffAlert have ads?
Neither iEFIS Light nor TakeoffAlert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iEFIS Light or TakeoffAlert?
iEFIS Light ships an update every 3 weeks, and TakeoffAlert every 9 months. Most recently, iEFIS Light was updated on October 14, 2026 and TakeoffAlert on October 6, 2026.

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