# iPreFlight Genesis vs Cabin Control

The clearest difference is rating: Cabin Control at 5.0 against iPreFlight Genesis's 2.6. Cabin Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). iPreFlight Genesis's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPreFlight Genesis sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Cabin Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cabin Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPreFlight Genesis has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of iPreFlight Genesis's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cabin Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iPreFlight Genesis ships an update every 3 weeks, Cabin Control every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPreFlight Genesis | Cabin Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipreflight-genesis/id370256838/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabin-control/id490201017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 202 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aircraft Performance Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370256841) | [Rockwell Collins, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379086069) |

## What reviewers say

### iPreFlight Genesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipreflight-genesis/id370256838)

This app streamlines flight planning by integrating takeoff/landing performance, weight and balance, and manufacturer requirements. It calculates required fuel based on operational data and weather forecasts, and can prepare a comprehensive trip book and flight release. It offers offline flight plan creation with later updates.

**Highlights:** Integrated flight planning, Takeoff/landing performance analysis, Weight and balance calculations, Fuel burn optimization, Trip book creation, Offline flight plan capability, Flight release preparation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| APG Subscription (1 year) | $4.99 | per year |


### Cabin Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabin-control/id490201017)

Control features within specific aircraft models wirelessly. This application requires a unique configuration downloaded within the cabin to function. Contact support to confirm aircraft compatibility.

**Highlights:** Wireless cabin feature control, Compatible with Bombardier Global aircraft, Requires unique cabin configuration, Automatic configuration download

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPreFlight Genesis free?

iPreFlight Genesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cabin Control free?

Cabin Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPreFlight Genesis or Cabin Control?

Cabin Control is rated higher. iPreFlight Genesis averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cabin Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iPreFlight Genesis or Cabin Control have ads?

Neither iPreFlight Genesis nor Cabin Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPreFlight Genesis or Cabin Control?

iPreFlight Genesis ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cabin Control every 7 months. Most recently, iPreFlight Genesis was updated on October 8, 2026 and Cabin Control on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*