Comparison

SubStandard vs Stage Builder X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SubStandard

This aviation utility app simplifies applying cold temperature corrections for altitudes. It allows users to save frequently used altitude sets for rapid retrieval, enhancing efficiency in flight planning.

Highlights
  • Cold temperature corrections
  • Altitude set storage
  • Quick access to saved altitudes
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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SubStandard is an easy to use app to apply cold temperature corrections in aviation. Moreover, it lets you store sets of altitudes for quick access later on.

About

Stage Builder X

Features
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Stage builder and planer that can be used to get a complete breakdown of parts and platforms. the app uses the (4-2-2-1 principle) for leg placement. Design can be saved and shared with others.

Screenshots

SubStandard4 screens
Stage Builder X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SubStandard at Free against Stage Builder X's $19.99. SubStandard also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Stage Builder X's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 7 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SubStandard is free to download; Stage Builder X costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubStandard ships an update every 7 months, Stage Builder X every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SubStandard versus Stage Builder X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubStandardStage Builder X
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiService Ottner RöckSTURE MOSLAATTEN

In-app purchases

None

SubStandard

No in-app purchases

None

Stage Builder X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubStandard free?
SubStandard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stage Builder X free?
Stage Builder X costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubStandard or Stage Builder X have ads?
Neither SubStandard nor Stage Builder X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubStandard or Stage Builder X?
SubStandard ships an update every 7 months, and Stage Builder X every 11 days. Most recently, SubStandard was updated on September 9, 2026 and Stage Builder X on September 8, 2026.

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