787 ECL vs VARPLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
787 ECL
This app provides offline electronic checklists for B787 and B777 aircraft, designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It offers an interactive way to study procedures and aircraft systems for training and self-study purposes.
- Offline Electronic Checklists
- Normal and Non-Normal Checklists
- Interactive QRH/ECL Logic Study
- Simulator Preparation
- Self-Study Tool
- Long-Haul Downtime Review
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This application is designed for B787 and B777 pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Important Notice This app is intended for educational and training purposes only. It is not an operational tool and must not be used for real-world flight operations. What This App Offers A complete Electronic Checklist (ECL) experience presented offline Access to Normal and Non-Normal checklists without an internet connection An interactive way to study and understand QRH/ECL logic and flows Ideal for simulator preparation, self-study, and long-haul downtime All checklists are available offline, allowing you to review procedures anytime, anywhere—perfect for long sectors and simulator preparation. This app is designed to enhance procedural understanding and familiarity with aircraft systems in a safe, educational environment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Wishing you safe flights and effective training!
VARPLE
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VARPLE: Virtual Aerial Remote-Piloting Learning Environment *** VARPLE is designed for school teaching and a school key is REQUIRED to start the simulator. Please contact CLST, CUHK for school key application. *** Dive into the future of drone piloting education with VARPLE. Built for K-12 and higher education learners, VARPLE is a mobile drone simulator that takes a student from their first hover to a full downtown checkride — no aircraft, no airspace, and no crash bill. NEW IN THIS VERSION Flight School — ten graded missions A structured syllabus that teaches one skill at a time: First Flight, The Elevator, Compass Turns, There and Back, Box Steps, The Circuit, Figure Eight, Spot On, Downtown Checkout, and The Checkride. Every mission states its objective, marks the flight path in the world, and debriefs the student against real criteria — touchdown speed, altitude overshoot, position hold — with star grading that rewards precision, not luck. Mini games — scored flying practice Drown Rescue: fly lifebuoys out to swimmers across the bay before their time runs out. Trains payload placement, hovering over water, and triage under pressure. Infinity Run: ride a storm wind down an endless city canyon that speeds up every second. Trains corridor flying, wind compensation, and small precise inputs at speed. Personal bests are recorded for each game, and more games are on the way. Choose your aircraft A fleet spanning pocket, mini, cinewhoop and industrial classes, each with its own mass, thrust and handling. Some hold position for you; the cinewhoop does not — which is exactly the point. Choose your terrain Fly a training field, a downtown trainer, a lifeguard bay, or a coastal dusk scene, each with its own size, light, weather and wind. A built-in terrain editor lets teachers build and share their own stages. KEY FEATURES Authentic drone simulation A physics-based flight model with position hold, battery drain, and real handling differences between airframes. Practice, repeat, and perfect at no risk. Unique pilot's view angle Complying with the Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) Order in Hong Kong, VARPLE simulates the pilot's own perspective from the ground, enhancing training realism and legal compliance. VLOS training and local law compliance Aligned with mandatory operational modes such as Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions, VARPLE teaches students to fly the way local drone law requires. Controller compatibility Connect any Bluetooth game controller for a tactile experience that mimics a real transmitter — or fly right away with the built-in on-screen sticks. Stick modes 1, 2 (DJI), 3 and 4 are all supported. Tune it like a real radio Per-axis deadzone, expo, and invert for throttle, pitch, roll and yaw. Choose metres or feet, and decide whether a low battery lands the aircraft for you. Visual cues and indicators Front and back orientation lights, plus battery, speed and displacement readouts, so students always know where the aircraft is pointing and what it is doing. Bilingual interface Full English and Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) throughout. Self-directed learning and pedagogical affordance VARPLE supports self-directed learning and serves as a tool for drone-aimed learning (DAL), letting students progress at their own pace while expanding educational opportunities and applications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VARPLE at none against 787 ECL's 5. VARPLE also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 787 ECL sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VARPLE asks for nothing beyond the download.
787 ECL ships an update monthly, VARPLE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 787 ECL | VARPLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 311 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Farhadi | Centre for Learning Sciences and Technologies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
In-app purchases
787 ECL
- B787 ECL$1.991 Month
- B787 ECL$12.991 Year
- B787 ECLFree
- B787 ECL - Life Time$49.99
- B787 ECL - Life Time$59.99
VARPLE
No in-app purchases









