787 ECL vs 320 EXPLAINAIR
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!
320 EXPLAINAIR
Master aircraft procedures with interactive explanations, cockpit videos, and smart visuals. Train anywhere, even offline, to prepare for type ratings or command upgrades. Developed by experienced pilots and instructors for efficient learning.
- Interactive procedure explanations
- Cockpit videos
- Smart visuals
- Offline training capability
- Developed by pilots and instructors
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Be Sim-Ready. Master 320 procedures with interactive explanations, cockpit videos, and smart visuals. From type rating to command upgrade — train anywhere, even offline. Built by 320 pilots & instructors to help you train smarter, not harder. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ALSO AVAILABLE IN APP / ABOUT US SECTION - COMPATIBLE WITH 3.1.2 GUIDELINES FOR APP REVIEW. Subscription available inside the app: "Yearly Access to EXPLAINAIR" Subscription length: Annual Subscription price: €69,99 (or local equivalent) Auto-renewal disclosure included Cancellation via App Store account settings Refunds handled directly by Apple Privacy Policy: https://wwhttps://explainair.webflow.io/#PRIVACY ator Training with our dedicated app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 320 EXPLAINAIR at 67% against 787 ECL's 0%. 320 EXPLAINAIR also leads on rating (1.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). 787 ECL's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, 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
Both are free to download. 787 ECL sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 320 EXPLAINAIR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
320 EXPLAINAIR holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 320 EXPLAINAIR has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 787 ECL's written reviews are positive against 67% of 320 EXPLAINAIR's.
787 ECL ships an update monthly, 320 EXPLAINAIR every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 787 ECL | 320 EXPLAINAIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Farhadi | ExplainAir |
Customer experience
787 ECL
320 EXPLAINAIR
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
320 EXPLAINAIR
- ExplainAir Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
