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.
Stax 4.8.6
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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™
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 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Stax 4.8.6 | aFuel Cockpit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coherent Studios LLC | Information Design One AG |
In-app purchases
Stax 4.8.6
No in-app purchases
aFuel Cockpit
No in-app purchases









