M.E.L.C. vs Apronboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M.E.L.C.
This tool helps aircraft engineers calculate the expiration dates for airplane defects based on minimum equipment lists. It provides a clear overview of all critical dates and allows for customization of defect categories.
- Calculate defect expiration dates
- Supports categories A, B, C, D
- View all important dates at a glance
- Customize defect categories
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M.E.L.C. is a tool for the aircraft engineers to calculate the expire date (with Category A, B, C and D) of defected airplanes in accordance with the minimum equipment list. With one quick view all important dates are visible. And a function to customize all categories.
Apronboard
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ApronBoard is a personal maintenance organizer built for aviation. Plan shifts, run turnaround air logs, keep aircraft notes and checklists, and keep manuals and parts close - all on your device. No account. No cloud inbox for your work. BUILT FOR THE APRON • Air logs for turnaround work - registration, schedule, status, and service notes • Roster calendar with stations, reminders, and day notes • Notes grouped by aircraft registration and type • Reusable job and inspection checklists • Dated to-dos for the day • Technical references and cards by aircraft type • Parts catalogue with part numbers and IPC-style lookups • Quick tools: MEL deferral helper, units, fraction inch, inspection timer • Live UTC clock when you need it YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Local encrypted storage on your device • Optional encrypted backups you control • Share selected content when you choose • No ads and no analytics SDK collecting your maintenance records ApronBoard is a personal productivity tool for maintenance professionals. It is not a certified record system and is not intended for regulatory sign-off or official release documentation. Follow your employer’s procedures and approved manuals. https://timete.lu/apps/apronboard/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apronboard at none against M.E.L.C.'s 1. Apronboard also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 18 months). M.E.L.C.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. M.E.L.C. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apronboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
M.E.L.C. ships an update every 18 months, Apronboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M.E.L.C. | Apronboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Janko Enke | Alper Senturk |
In-app purchases
M.E.L.C.
- Full version$0.99
Apronboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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