Active Runway vs Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Active Runway
This app simplifies runway calculations for pilots, offering quick and easy decisions in the cockpit. It displays the runway with the least crosswind based on available runways and wind direction, and can also pull airport weather to automatically calculate the preferred runway.
- Quick runway calculations
- Least crosswind display
- Airport weather integration
- Automatic preferred runway calculation
- Offline functionality
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When your workload is high, calculating the best runway for landing can be difficult. Active Runway makes it quick and simple. Built for pilots who need fast runway decisions in the cockpit, Active Runway is designed to be simple to use, easy to read, and fully functional without cell service. Just move the sliders to the available runways and current wind direction, then tap Calculate. Active Runway will display the runway with the least crosswind — that's it. New: Load any airport to pull current and forecasted weather, and Active Runway will automatically calculate the preferred runway for you. I hope you find this app helpful in the cockpit. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Link
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Link-H is a flight tracking and situational awareness app designed especially for VFR pilots, helicopter operators, flight groups, and aviation users who need a simple way to share and monitor live positions. You can also use Link-H to track family members, business partners, fleet vehicles, or any group that wants private location sharing through a simple tracking channel. Key Features: • Real-time location sharing Share and view live positions with periodic updates. • Private tracking channels Create or join a tracking group with a simple channel number. No admin setup is required. • Location history Review your own tracks and the movement history of people you follow. • Flight information View useful tracker data such as update time, course, speed, altitude, bearing/range, distance to tap point, time to tap point, battery level, and address information. • Aviation map layers Use satellite, standard map, OSM, TOPO, terrain/elevation, NOTAM, and other aviation-focused overlays. • Airport charts and PDF overlays Import supported airport charts, view chart-based ownship position when geospatial data is available, and overlay compatible charts on the map. • NOTAM awareness Load and display NOTAM areas on the map, inspect details, and adjust overlay visibility. • Weather information Access METAR and TAF reports, meteorological radar, and satellite imagery. • Widgets and notifications Use widgets and alerts for visibility, cloud base, and other operational awareness items. • Flight logs Record and review flight history. • Terrain and elevation data Use elevation-based map features to improve situational awareness. Link-H is intended to support situational awareness. It is not a certified navigation system and must not be used as the sole source for flight planning, navigation, or operational decision-making. Always use official aviation publications, approved charts, and certified equipment where required. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://imgapps.net/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Active Runway at none against Link's 1. Active Runway also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Link's advantage is device support. On price 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. Link sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.59 per year. Active Runway asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Active Runway | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 385 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lawrence Masullo | Ibrahim gurdal |
In-app purchases
Active Runway
No in-app purchases
Link
- Remove Ads$2.591 Year









