Comparison

FBOlink vs ACN PCN

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

Head to head
About

FBOlink

Facilitates direct, real-time text messaging between aircrew and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Customer Service Representatives. Enables communication of itinerary changes and passenger requests from anywhere globally, including when outside radio range. Includes aircraft details and read receipts for efficient coordination.

Highlights
  • Direct real-time messaging
  • Global communication via internet
  • Includes aircraft tail number and type
  • Read receipts for confirmation
  • In-flight itinerary updates
  • Passenger request accommodation
Features
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Digital communications between airplane and Fixed Base Operators (FBO) Customer Service Representatives (CSR) Over 1000 FBOs are now available for messaging with FBOlink! FBOlink provides air crew with a direct, real-time communications channel to Customer Service Representatives! Send text messages to an FBO CSR terminal from anywhere in the world via an internet connection! Communicate in-flight itinerary changes or accommodate unique passenger requests during the relative calm of en-route cruise segments when outside of radio range. The airplane's tail number and aircraft type are included with every message so that the FBO CSR terminal can best help the pilot's exact needs. All messages include a Read Receipt for both the pilot and CSR to indicate successful communication.

About

ACN PCN

Features
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This application allows you to calculate ACN number for your aircraft. Application also includes PCN references. / You can easily check ACN PCN compatibility before each flight by using this application! Application includes all aircraft types in use with following information: All-up Mass (Maximum Apron Mass) (lbs) Operating Mass Empty (lbs) All-up Mass (Maximum Apron Mass) (kg) Operating Mass Empty (kg) Load on one main gear leg (%) Standard Aircraft Tire Pressure Rigid Pavement Subgrades A-High K = 150 MN/m3 B-Medium K = 80 MN/m3 C-Low K = 40 MN/m3 D-Ultralow K = 20 MN/m3 Flexible Pavement Subgrades A-High CBR = 15% B-Medium CBR = 10% C-Low CBR = 6% D-Very low CBR = 3%

Screenshots

FBOlink3 screens
ACN PCN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ACN PCN at 10.0 against FBOlink's 15.6. 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. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ACN PCN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FBOlink versus ACN PCN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFBOlinkACN PCN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEND SOLUTIONS, LLCMindsoft Technology

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FBOlink

One-time1
  • 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
1 purchases

ACN PCN

One-time1
  • All Aircrafts$1.99

Questions

Is FBOlink free?
FBOlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ACN PCN free?
ACN PCN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FBOlink or ACN PCN have ads?
Neither FBOlink nor ACN PCN shows ads.

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