C182 Performance vs FLT DIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
C182 Performance
This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 182 and some Cessna 210 models. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, and emergency procedures, along with an interactive hold calculator and risk analysis tool. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are available across devices.
- Flight performance calculations
- Takeoff and landing data
- Climb and cruise performance
- Instrument procedure calculations
- Emergency performance data
- Interactive hold calculator
- Risk analysis tool
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C182 Performance computes all the useful performance numbers for flight planning for most Cessna 182 aircraft models and some Cessna 210 models. It includes calculations for takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures as well as emergencies. It also includes an interactive hold calculator, a risk analysis tool, and an emergency glide distance calculator that handles head and tailwinds. C182 Performance is also available on other mobile devices and as a WebApp (an App that runs in a browser) that runs on a variety of platforms (PC, Mac, tablets, phones). The cloud sync feature allows flight planning profiles entered on any device to be synchronized with your other devices when connected to the Internet. C182 Performance is a free, open-source development effort and has Apps and WebApps for other aircraft. See http://pohperformance.com for complete details.
FLT DIR
This app helps pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners manage all aspects of aircraft operations. It offers comprehensive flight logging, smart scheduling, advanced maintenance tracking, and team collaboration features for efficient fleet management.
- Comprehensive flight logging
- Smart scheduling & calendar
- Advanced maintenance tracking
- Team collaboration
- Fleet management
- FlightAware integration
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Transform your aircraft operations with Flight Director, the all-in-one flight management app built for pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners. Whether you're logging solo flights or managing an entire fleet, Flight Director keeps all aircraft operations organized and accessible in one powerful platform. ---Advanced Maintenance & Squawk Tracking--- • Track maintenance items with calendar and hour-based scheduling • Set up recurring maintenance (annual inspections, oil changes, 100-hour inspections) • Receive alerts for upcoming and overdue maintenance • Log squawks so the whole team knows an aircraft's discrepancies • Ground an aircraft automatically for overdue maintenance or serious squawks • Detailed maintenance history and completion tracking ---Built-In Invoicing & Billing--- • Automatically bill members for flight time and monthly dues • Flexible billing: monthly, weekly, or per-flight invoicing • Per-member rates and custom charges • Professional invoices delivered by email with one-tap "Mark as Paid" links • Record partial payments and track balances • Credits, adjustments, and a full payment activity log • See uninvoiced flight time at a glance ---Comprehensive Flight Logging--- • Track detailed flight logs with Hobbs and Tach time • Full multi-engine support with per-engine time tracking • Record multiple destinations and flight routes • Assign multiple pilots to flights • Add maintenance flight designations • Store detailed notes and flight information • Automatic flight duration calculations • Powerful filters to find any flight fast ---Group Chat for Every Aircraft--- • A dedicated group chat for each aircraft you manage • Message co-owners, students, and maintenance crew in one place • Share photos and videos, and @mention teammates • Push notifications and unread badges so nothing gets missed ---Smart Scheduling & Calendar--- • Visual calendar interface for flight scheduling • Sync reservations to your personal calendar (Apple, Google, and more) • Schedule maintenance flights and regular operations • Easy-to-use week and month views with quick "Today" navigation • Color-coded aircraft identification ---Professional Reports--- • Export flight logs as polished PDF or CSV reports • Add your company logo for branded reports • Include flight photos in emailed reports • Choose exactly what to include, right down to Hobbs and Tach times ---Team Collaboration--- • Invite partners, students, and maintenance crew • Role-based access control (admin, maintenance, pilot) • Multi-user airframe management • Shared flight logs, maintenance records, and billing • Real-time updates across all team members ---Fleet Management--- • Manage multiple aircraft in one app • Track individual aircraft status (airworthy/grounded) • Monitor airframe timing • Serial number and tail number tracking ---Who Uses FLTDIR--- • Private pilots and aircraft owners • Flight schools and training organizations • Aircraft rental companies • Maintenance organizations • Aviation clubs and partnerships Experience the most reliable flight management app made for real pilots. Don't settle for the bugs, glitches, crashes, and confusion in the other more expensive apps. Download Flight Director today and join thousands who trust the app to log flights, track maintenance, manage fleets, and get paid: the right way this time. FLT DIR: Where aviation meets efficiency. Better Aircraft Management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FLT DIR at 4.8 against C182 Performance's 4.3. FLT DIR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, 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.
FLT DIR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of C182 Performance's written reviews are positive against 90% of FLT DIR's.
C182 Performance ships an update every 6 weeks, FLT DIR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | C182 Performance | FLT DIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | POH Performance L.L.C. | Flt Dir LLC |
Customer experience
C182 Performance
FLT DIR
In-app purchases
C182 Performance
No in-app purchases
FLT DIR
No in-app purchases
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