Active Runway vs Cruise Power
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.
Cruise Power
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Simplify your aircraft performance calculations with this easy-to-use aviation app! Insert altitude, temperature, and altimeter setting, and the app will provide the RPM and manifold pressure required for your desired power setting, along with fuel flow details. Leverage your iPhone’s pressure sensor for automatic altitude updates, and calculate temperature based on ISA lapse rates for precise adjustments. Virtual Fuel Gauges replicate the Bonanza’s single fuel gauge, enabling precise determination of tank quantities. All tank quantities are totalized, and remaining usable fuel is displayed for quick reference. Cruise Power aids in achieving efficient fuel usage and maximizing engine performance. Its intuitive design and compatibility with the Model 35 aircraft, equipped with three 20-gallon tanks and an E-225 engine, make it an essential tool for optimizing flight operations and reducing operational costs. Download now and take the guesswork out of aircraft performance planning while enhancing efficiency and reducing costs! Disclaimer: Caution: The outputs provided by Cruise Power may be erroneous and should not be used for safety-critical operations. Always cross-check the app's recommendations with data certified or advised by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This app is provided "as-is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The developer assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Cruise Power at 2 against Active Runway's —. Active Runway's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Active Runway | Cruise Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lawrence Masullo | Reparo |
In-app purchases
Active Runway
No in-app purchases
Cruise Power
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Active Runway free?
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