# Virtual Dashboard vs TakeoffAlert

The clearest difference is rating: TakeoffAlert at 5.0 against Virtual Dashboard's 4.4. TakeoffAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Virtual Dashboard's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Dashboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TakeoffAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

TakeoffAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Dashboard has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Dashboard ships an update every 5 months, TakeoffAlert every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Dashboard | TakeoffAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dashboard/id1500042279/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeoffalert/id1559078198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevinnovate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344216244) | [Raymond Chase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123451416) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dashboard/id1500042279)

Create custom dashboards using your device's sensors to display speed, altitude, and more. Navigate with a map featuring route planning, points of interest, and breadcrumb tracking. Customize units, themes, and map views for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable sensor gauges, Speedometer and odometer, GPS and barometric altimeter, Artificial horizon, Navigational map with overlays, Route planning and ETA, Points of interest search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate for Development | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $2.99 | one-time |


### TakeoffAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeoffalert/id1559078198)

This app monitors your aircraft's takeoff performance in real-time, comparing actual data against planned performance. It provides intuitive feedback on your aircraft's position relative to runway requirements during takeoff.

**Highlights:** Real-time takeoff monitoring, Actual vs. planned performance comparison, Intuitive data display, Input takeoff data (TODA, Roll, Stopping Distance), Monitor takeoff position

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Dashboard free?

Virtual Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TakeoffAlert free?

TakeoffAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Dashboard or TakeoffAlert?

TakeoffAlert is rated higher. Virtual Dashboard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TakeoffAlert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Virtual Dashboard or TakeoffAlert have ads?

Neither Virtual Dashboard nor TakeoffAlert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Dashboard or TakeoffAlert?

Virtual Dashboard ships an update every 5 months, and TakeoffAlert every 9 months. Most recently, Virtual Dashboard was updated on October 12, 2026 and TakeoffAlert on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*