PC vs smartDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PC
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The PC-24 Technical Data Analyzer Application is a Pilatus PC-24 maintenance support tool for retrieving and analyzing Aircraft Condition Monitoring (ACM) files via the Aspen Gateway. It allows visualization of recorded data in case of an event or an aircraft exceedance, in order to support troubleshooting and reduce costs and aircraft downtime.
smartDF
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iPadOS application designed in cooperation between certified developer Carlos Lago and Rhotheta International Inc - www.rhothetaint.com - for the remote control and monitoring of Rhotheta radio direction finders via Bluetooth (BLE) or Wi-Fi. A modern UI for direction finder (DF) products increases crew productivity and enhances mission awareness during search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and special missions. DF sensor data is conveniently displayed over maps with state-of-the-art graphics.
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: smartDF at weekly against PC's every 7 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PC ships an update every 7 months, smartDF weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PC | smartDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. | Carlos Yordanis Lago Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
PC
No in-app purchases
smartDF
No in-app purchases
