Comparison

Pilot Pro vs ACR/PCR Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Pro

An electronic pilot logbook designed for pilots to track flights, aircraft, and certifications. It offers customizable dashboards, automatic syncing across devices, and export options for backups and check-rides. Features include night flight calculations, a worldwide airport directory, and reminders for important aviation dates.

Highlights
  • Customizable flight dashboard
  • Night flight calculation
  • Photo logging for flights/aircraft
  • Automatic device syncing
  • Customizable logbook fields
  • Worldwide airport directory
  • Medical exam and currency reminders
  • Certification and rating tracking
Features
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Pilot Pro packs a host of features in an elegant design to give you what you want in an electronic pilot logbook. Here are just a few of the features available: • View a customizable Dashboard with all your flight totals • Night flight calculation • Add photos of your flights and aircraft • Both dark and light modes available for the user interface • Automatically sync all your devices • Log anything you want with custom logbook and aircraft fields • Worldwide airport directory of 70,000+ airports • Create reminders to keep track of medical exams, flight reviews, currency, etc. • Track your endorsements, certifications, and ratings using achievements • Specify flight time goals • Custom currencies • Export/print your logbook to a PDF or as CSV for check-rides and backups • Sign each logbook entry with your finger • Monitor your landing and approach currency • Search and filter your logbook, aircraft, and dashboard totals • View approach logs and generate an FAA 8710 report • Import your logbook using our CSV/Excel template Learn more on pilotpro.com Apple's terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ACR/PCR Calculator

This tool calculates aircraft pavement compatibility using both the new ACR-PCR and legacy ACN-PCN systems. It helps determine maximum aircraft weights for specific pavements and generates detailed reports.

Highlights
  • ACR-PCR and ACN-PCN system support
  • Determine maximum aircraft weights
  • Switch between calculation systems
  • Database of commercial aircraft
  • Generate PDF reports
  • Save frequently used aircraft
Features
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ACR-PCR & ACN-PCN Calculator: Complete Aircraft-Pavement Compatibility A comprehensive tool supporting both the new ACR-PCR system and the legacy ACN-PCN standards for evaluating airport pavement strength. This dual-system calculator allows you to: • Determine maximum aircraft weights for specific pavements using either system • Switch seamlessly between ACR-PCR and ACN-PCN calculations • Access a comprehensive database of commercial aircraft • Generate detailed PDF reports for documentation • Save frequently used aircraft for quick access Powered by FAA ICAO-ACR program data, this tool ensures accuracy and efficiency, supporting aviation professionals in adhering to both current and previous global standards. Whether you're transitioning to the new ACR-PCR system or need to reference legacy ACN-PCN values, this app provides reliable calculations for optimized airport operations. Perfect for: • Airport Operations Personnel • Aircraft Operators • Aviation Consultants • Airport Engineers • Flight Planning Teams Download now for streamlined, reliable pavement strength calculations that support both modern and legacy compatibility standards. Privacy policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/c9e3b6d5-f3ee-4a62-b985-c465158dc2e2 Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pilot Pro4 screens
ACR/PCR Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ACR/PCR Calculator at 4.3 against Pilot Pro's 1.6. Pilot Pro's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Pilot Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year and ACR/PCR Calculator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ACR/PCR Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Pilot Pro's written reviews are positive against 8% of ACR/PCR Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, ACR/PCR Calculator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilot Pro versus ACR/PCR Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot ProACR/PCR Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (7 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabrum Co.AeroKitPro LLC

Customer experience

Pilot Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative52.9%

ACR/PCR Calculator

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pilot Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Pilot Pro$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pilot Pro iOS$39.99
  • Pilot Pro Mac$59.99
1 purchases

ACR/PCR Calculator

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot Pro free?
Pilot Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ACR/PCR Calculator free?
ACR/PCR Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot Pro or ACR/PCR Calculator?
ACR/PCR Calculator is rated higher. Pilot Pro averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ACR/PCR Calculator averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Pilot Pro or ACR/PCR Calculator have ads?
Neither Pilot Pro nor ACR/PCR Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Pro or ACR/PCR Calculator?
Pilot Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and ACR/PCR Calculator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pilot Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and ACR/PCR Calculator on November 3, 2026.

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