Condor EFB vs simREF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Condor EFB
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Condors EFB is a one-stop application that aims to assist Condors in mission planning and expand on their operational capabilities. Features • Fuel plan: Calculation of the quantity of fuel required for overseas missions
simREF
This app provides quick-reference checklists and operational data for flight simulation on iPad. It features interactive normal and abnormal checklists, essential flight data, and a CG/Trim calculator for takeoff planning in a distraction-free, dark UI optimized for cockpit environments.
- Interactive Normal & Abnormal Checklists
- Operational Data at a glance
- CG/Trim calculator
- Offline functionality
- Dark UI for cockpit environments
- iPad landscape optimized
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simREF is a quick-reference companion for flight simulation on iPad. Navigate realistic normal & abnormal checklists and operational data in a distraction-free UI. Features - Interactive Normal & Abnormal Checklists (A319/A320/A321/A330/A340/A350) - Operational Data at a glance (speeds, limitations, references) - CG/Trim calculator for takeoff planning (non A350) Works offline, designed for iPad in landscape Dark UI optimized for cockpit environments Who it’s for Flight-sim enthusiasts seeking a structured, QRH-style workflow on iPad. Notes For flight simulation use only. Not for real-world flight operations or training. simREF is not affiliated with or endorsed by any aircraft manufacturer or add-on developer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Condor EFB at none against simREF's 2. Condor EFB also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). simREF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. simREF sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Condor EFB asks for nothing beyond the download.
Condor EFB ships an update every 3 months, simREF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Condor EFB | simREF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Swift Office LLP | Chris-Luca Fischer |
In-app purchases
Condor EFB
No in-app purchases
simREF
- IndiGo Virtual Integration$2.99
- simREF Full Access$8.99
