iEFIS Light vs TakeoffAlert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Portable EFIS PFD
- Connects to iLEVIL AHRS
- Groundspeed display
- GPS altitude
- Customizable course rose
- Attitude indicator calibration
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. iEFIS Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TakeoffAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | iEFIS Light | TakeoffAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | airWORK aviation media UG | Raymond Chase |
Customer experience
iEFIS Light
TakeoffAlert
In-app purchases
iEFIS Light
- Upgrade to Pro$2.99
TakeoffAlert
No in-app purchases
Questions
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