Comparison

Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite vs MEL Date

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

Head to head
About

Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite

Features
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This LITE version offers limited content. Upgrade to PRO for full Boeing 787 training—2,100+ Q&A, HD diagrams, and the complete Virtual Panel. Boeing 787 Training Guide — built by pilots, for pilots. The Boeing 787 Training Guide app is a pilot-curated knowledge base designed to make study time efficient—whether you’re preparing for type rating, recurrent, line checks, or a simulator session. This comprehensive guide uses a clear question–and–answer format with 2,200+ questions, answers, and explanations covering 787 systems and procedures. It’s engineered to challenge understanding far better than passively reading a manual. Highlights Create custom tests from your Right, Wrong, Marked, or Commented questions. Filter by topic and switch between 787-8 / 787-9. Concise explanations aimed at real-world cockpit decision-making. Mark items, add comments, and revisit weak areas quickly. 2025 update: expanded question bank, refreshed database, and improved content. Goal Help you learn faster and retain more—so you spend less time preparing and more time flying. This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Boeing Company. What's included: 2,100 questions with detailed answer explanations (787-8/9). 700+ images — HD panels, buttons, and components. 2,000+ references & explanations across systems and procedures. 410 definitions with fast search. 2,000+ FAA abbreviations (fast search). 700+ Jeppesen abbreviations (fast search). Glossary of terms (fast search). 360 EICAS messages (fast search). 787-8/9 limitations (fast search; add / edit / delete). Jeppesen symbols with fast search. Built-in unit converter (weight, speed, temperature, pressure, distance). Dark Mode support. Full FCOM search database. TOPICS INCLUDED : 787 - 8 DATABASE * FULL TEST (1342 Questions, All topics in one test) * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (198 Questions) * HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (74 Questions) * LANDING GEAR / BRAKES (77 Questions) * FLIGHT CONTROLS (272 Questions) * ANTI-ICE SYSTEM (70 Questions) * FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (76 Questions) * AIR SYSTEMS (162 Questions) * FUEL SYSTEM (97 Questions) * ENGINE GEnx (186 Questions) * ENGINE TRENT 1000 (179 Questions) * APU (41 Questions) * WARNING SYSTEM (191 Questions) * FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (146 Questions) * AUTOMATIC FLIGHT (133 Questions) * AIRPLANE GENERAL (103 Questions) * COMMUNICATIONS (55 Questions) 787 - 9 DATABASE * FULL TEST (1342 Questions, All topics in one test) * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (198 Questions) * HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (74 Questions) * LANDING GEAR / BRAKES (79 Questions) * FLIGHT CONTROLS (274 Questions) * ANTI-ICE SYSTEM (60 Questions) * FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (76 Questions) * AIR SYSTEMS (166 Questions) * FUEL SYSTEM (97 Questions) * ENGINE GEnx (186 Questions) * ENGINE TRENT 1000 (179 Questions) * APU (41 Questions) * WARNING SYSTEM (191 Questions) * FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (146 Questions) * AUTOMATIC FLIGHT (133 Questions) * AIRPLANE GENERAL (102 Questions) * COMMUNICATIONS (55 Questions) The built-in Search lets you look up 4,000+ definitions and limitations. If a term comes up during a test, jump to the definition and return to your question without losing your place—making the test-taking experience faster and smoother. The 787 Training Guide app is a pilot-built resource to help you become a more confident 787 pilot.

About

MEL Date

This utility calculates expiry dates for specific categories (B, C, D) with a single click. It also includes functionality for CAT A date and flight hour calculations.

Highlights
  • CAT B, C, D expiry date calculation
  • CAT A date calculation
  • Flight hour calculation
  • One-click expiry lookup
Features
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MEL Date Calculator is a quick tool to look at the expiry date of CAT B,C,D with one click and still has a provision for CAT A date and flight hour calculation too.

Screenshots

Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite4 screens
MEL Date1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite at Free against MEL Date's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite is free to download; MEL Date costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite versus MEL Date: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoeing 787 Training Guide LiteMEL Date
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size697 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGustavo Legarretahtin kyaw

In-app purchases

None

Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite

No in-app purchases

None

MEL Date

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite free?
Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MEL Date free?
MEL Date costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite or MEL Date have ads?
Neither Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite nor MEL Date shows ads.

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