Stax 4.8.6 vs NBAA SDC2026
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™
NBAA SDC2026
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The free 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference mobile app will allow attendees and exhibitors to prepare for and enhance their on-site experience. The app includes a full schedule of education sessions, a complete exhibitor list with an interactive exhibit floor plan, and the ability to search events, exhibitors, and speakers. Log in to My Show Planner to personalize your experience: - Network securely with other attendees - Find and save exhibitors and plan your time in the exhibit hall - Save sessions, events, and exhibitors to create a custom event experience - Download posted content and exhibitor collateral to review later - Get customized recommendations base Use the Map Your Show planner to plan who and what you want to see, then on-site to manage your time at SDC2026 more effectively!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stax 4.8.6 at none against NBAA SDC2026's shown. Stax 4.8.6 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). NBAA SDC2026's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 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.
Stax 4.8.6 ships an update every 4 months, NBAA SDC2026 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stax 4.8.6 | NBAA SDC2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Coherent Studios LLC | NBAA |
In-app purchases
Stax 4.8.6
No in-app purchases
NBAA SDC2026
No in-app purchases








