EFIS Flight Gateway vs ETA Captain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EFIS Flight Gateway
This app facilitates the transfer of flight plans from third-party Electronic Flight Bag applications to a connected EFIS system. It requires a separate Microkit EFIS Gateway hardware device to function. Users can share .FPL files directly to the EFIS.
- Transfer FPL Flight Plans
- Connects to EFIS Gateway hardware
- Share from third-party EFBs
- Supports .FPL file format
- Utilizes Files App integration
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This App uses the Microkit EFIS Gateway hardware device to transfer FPL Flight Plans to a connected EFIS. External EFIS Gateway unit is required to use this App . Use "Share" within third party iOS EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) Apps or Files App and select "Transfer to EFIS" to transfer the .FPL Flight Plan . The "Transfer to EFIS" share option is shown when sharing valid files accepted by the EFIS.
ETA Captain
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The fastest answer to "What's your ETA, Captain?" ETA Captain is a voyage planning calculator built by a ship captain for ship officers. Four essential tools, always ready, no internet required. SPEED REQUIRED Enter your schedule, zone description, and route distance. Get your speed required instantly. BEST ETA Input your sailing time and best speed. Get your best ETA. LATEST ETD Know your deadline. Work backwards from your required arrival to find the latest you can sail. FUEL Estimate bunker consumption for your voyage based on your vessel's speed and consumption parameters. Built for all vessel types. Works fully offline. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EFIS Flight Gateway at Free against ETA Captain's $4.99. EFIS Flight Gateway also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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
EFIS Flight Gateway is free to download; ETA Captain costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | EFIS Flight Gateway | ETA Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microkit Solutions LLC | FRANCISCO JOSE MEDAL |
In-app purchases
EFIS Flight Gateway
No in-app purchases
ETA Captain
No in-app purchases
