Comparison

Stax 4.8.6 vs aFuel Cockpit

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

Head to head
About

Stax 4.8.6

Features
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#!## Requires a Stax™ Account ##!# A Real Management tool... not just a drawing program! Know it will fit, and how! Stax™ is helping to improve occupancy efficiencies at FBOs and MROs across the country and throughout the world.  The main purpose of the app is to improve the overall efficient for stacking aircraft in hangars and on ramps.  This easy-to-use app can be run by fleet managers, maintenance crews, front office personnel and FBO/MRO executives. Stax™ will allow you to preset stacks, share stacks, screen shot and email stacks.  The app has the potential to increase hangar occupancy by up to 30% or more, reduce movements by 20% or more, improve safety, reduce man hours, increase revenue potential from maintenance operations as well as fueling operations. Now with StaxCAD™ - our exclusive collision avoidance and detection system, Stax 4caster™ - tells you what the hangar/ramp looks like for a year in advance, Stax TruView™ - underlays your hangars/ramps with custom images This revolutionary and easy-to-use app with built-in help is a must have for all FBOs and MROs and will likely be your greatest boost to improved revenue and reduced costs in years. Includes a catalog of more than 500 aircraft. And customizable obstacles. Exclusive Features: TruTow™ CAD™ Hangar4caster™ Precision Mode TruView™

About

aFuel Cockpit

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Welcome to the new era of aircraft fueling! For our aFuel customer airlines, the aFuel Cockpit is the easiest way to establish a digital fueling process across their network. Add the aFuel Cockpit to the EFBs and get ready to experience a new level of digital operations. Place and adjust fuel orders Effortlessly submit fuel orders and make adjustments on the go, ensuring that the aircraft receives the precise amount of fuel needed, every time. Real-time process updates Stay informed with live updates at every stage of the fueling process. From order confirmation to fuel truck status, real-time notifications keep you in the loop, enabling better decision-making. Digitally sign fuel receipts Conclude your fueling transactions with a digital signature directly from your EFB. This not only saves time but also significantly reduces the paperwork, streamlining the documentation process and ensuring a secure record of transactions. With all this we allow airlines to improve the overall operational performance and stability. Faster turnarounds By minimizing the time spent on fueling operations, aFuel Cockpit helps in achieving quicker turnarounds, thereby increasing aircraft utilization and ensuring on-time departures. Reducing delay minutes Efficient fuel management and real-time coordination lead to fewer delays caused by fueling, directly contributing to enhanced punctuality and passenger satisfaction. Cut back office workload Automating the fuel order and receipt process reduces the administrative burden on your back-office teams. By digitizing these operations, we enable more efficient resource allocation and lower operational costs.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stax 4.8.6 at every 4 months against aFuel Cockpit's every 9 months. Stax 4.8.6 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stax 4.8.6 ships an update every 4 months, aFuel Cockpit every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Stax 4.8.6 versus aFuel Cockpit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStax 4.8.6aFuel Cockpit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoherent Studios LLCInformation Design One AG

In-app purchases

None

Stax 4.8.6

No in-app purchases

None

aFuel Cockpit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stax 4.8.6 free?
Stax 4.8.6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is aFuel Cockpit free?
aFuel Cockpit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stax 4.8.6 or aFuel Cockpit have ads?
Neither Stax 4.8.6 nor aFuel Cockpit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stax 4.8.6 or aFuel Cockpit?
Stax 4.8.6 ships an update every 4 months, and aFuel Cockpit every 9 months. Most recently, Stax 4.8.6 was updated on October 26, 2026 and aFuel Cockpit on November 4, 2026.

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