Stax 4.8.6 vs AirPlx
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™
AirPlx
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AirPlx Ops is the mobile companion to AirPlx, the hangar and ramp planning platform for FBOs. It puts your line team's daily work in their pocket. • Base View: see every hangar and ramp at your base on a live map, and check any day, not just today. • Hangar editor: move aircraft on the hangar floor, or let AutoStack propose the best way to fit them. • Towing: log tows with GPS, the towing operator and wing walkers, with a pre-tow safety check before every move. • Walkaround and damage reports: capture damage with photos, video and voice notes, and track it until it's resolved. • Hangar audits: walk the hangar and confirm what's really there. • Works offline: changes sync automatically when you're back online. Requires an AirPlx account for your FBO.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AirPlx at monthly against Stax 4.8.6's every 4 months. AirPlx also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Stax 4.8.6's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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, AirPlx monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stax 4.8.6 | AirPlx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coherent Studios LLC | AirPlx |
In-app purchases
Stax 4.8.6
No in-app purchases
AirPlx
No in-app purchases








