Comparison

Flight Tools vs AIM SA

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

Head to head
About

Flight Tools

This app offers essential flight calculations and conversions for pilots, replicating the functionality of a manual flight computer. It features a simple interface for easy access to tools like altitude calculations, airspeed computations, fuel management, and time conversions.

Highlights
  • Basic calculator
  • Extensive unit conversions
  • Altitude calculations (pressure, density)
  • Airspeed computations
  • Fuel management tools
  • Leg planning and tracking
  • Glide calculations
  • UTC and local time clocks
Features
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he application provides all the conversions and flight functions required by pilots. The functions are similar to those that are manually done with a CX-2 or E6-B flight computer. All features can easily be access from a simple and intuitive navigation system. The list of features include: Basic calculator Conversions ---Length ---Volume ---Weight ---Speed ---Temperature ---Pressure ---Angle ---Time Flight calculations ---Altitude ------Pressure altitude ------Density altitude ------Standard atmosphere ------Cloud base ---Airspeed ------Plan true airspeed ------Actual true airspeed ------Required rectified airspeed ------Plan mach ---Fuel ------Fuel used ------Usage rate ------Endurance ---Planning leg ------Heading / groundspeed ------Compass heading ------Leg time ------ETA ------From / to ---Actual leg ------Distance flown ------Groundspeed ------Unknown wind ------Crosswind ------Track / groundspeed ---Glide ------Glide distance ------Glide descent ------Glide ratio ---Time ------UTC and local time clocks ------Count up timer ------Count down timer

About

AIM SA

Features
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Stay informed with the most reliable and up-to-date aeronautical information for South Africa. This app is your comprehensive resource for accessing official aeronautical charts and the Aeronautical Information Package (AIP), including supplements and amendments, directly obtained from the South African Civil Aviation Authority. Key Features: • Independently Maintained Database: Ensures you always have the latest data, with regular updates for supplements and amendments. • Up-to-Date Aeronautical Charts: Access accurate charts to assist with navigation and flight planning. • Official Content: Includes official aeronautical charts and AIP for South Africa, providing a trusted resource for aviation professionals. Designed for pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation enthusiasts, this app delivers critical aeronautical information to help you navigate safely and efficiently. Stay ahead with the latest updates from a reliable source. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flight Tools4 screens
AIM SA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flight Tools at none against AIM SA's 2. Flight Tools also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). AIM SA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AIM SA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flight Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Tools ships an update every 3 months, AIM SA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and December 14, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flight Tools versus AIM SA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight ToolsAIM SA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorz Group (Pty) LtdEric Foster

In-app purchases

None

Flight Tools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AIM SA

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Standard Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Flight Tools free?
Flight Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AIM SA free?
AIM SA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Tools or AIM SA have ads?
Neither Flight Tools nor AIM SA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Tools or AIM SA?
Flight Tools ships an update every 3 months, and AIM SA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Tools was updated on September 11, 2026 and AIM SA on December 14, 2025.

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