APG WB vs Baldwin Pilot App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APG WB
Calculate takeoff and landing performance requirements using approved AFM data for over 6,500 airports. This app helps pilots maximize payload by determining maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, considering environmental factors and aircraft systems.
- Runway Analysis
- Weight and Balance calculations
- Engine out departure procedures
- View and download weather data
- View and download NOTAMs
- Graphical CG envelope presentation
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Runway Analysis and optional Weight and Balance is now available from the Aircraft Performance Group (APG) for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Features include: •Runway Analysis only without requirement for Weight and Balance. •Runway Analysis that complies with FAR 135/121 and EU-OPS performance requirements •APG engine out departure procedures. •View and download weather* (METAR, TAF and PIREP). •View and download NOTAMS*. * Currently for US and International airports available in the AIDAP program (Aeronautical Information Data Access Portal). •Optional Weight and balance calculations that consider structural and CG limitations, as well as takeoff and landing performance limitations! •Graphical presentation of CG envelope and CG position, including fuel burn. Please note this application uses an internet connection. Please beware when using cellular data connections, you could incur charges from your data provider (locally or roaming). The APG service allows the user to easily calculate takeoff and landing performance requirements utilizing approved AFM data for more than 6,500 airports worldwide. Maximizing payload is made simple, by permitting the pilot to easily determine the maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights. Data is prepared accounting for environmental considerations (wind, temperature and altimeter), as well as runway contaminants** and inoperative aircraft systems**. ** When provided by the aircraft manufacturer, i.e. AFM or Aircraft Operations Manual. Application Requirements: To use this application, you must have an existing Aircraft Performance Group account with Runway Analysis (Point Calculation) and optionally Weight and Balance services. An Internet connection is required to use this software.
Baldwin Pilot App
This app allows aviation professionals to easily submit and access safety forms, including risk assessments and reports. Its intuitive design enables quick form completion in any environment and submission through Baldwin SMS.
- Submit safety forms
- Access safety reports
- Risk assessment forms
- Intuitive UI design
- File forms via SMS
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Baldwin Pilot App is designed to help pilots and aviation professionals easily submit and access their safety forms like risk assessments and safety reports. Baldwin pilot app has a thoughtful UI and design to allow first responders to easily fill out their report on any environment and file forms via Baldwin SMS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: APG WB at 56% against Baldwin Pilot App's 0%. APG WB also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). Baldwin Pilot App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
APG WB holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of APG WB's written reviews are positive against 0% of Baldwin Pilot App's.
APG WB ships an update every 3 months, Baldwin Pilot App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APG WB | Baldwin Pilot App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (10 ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aircraft Performance Group, LLC | Portside, Inc. |
Customer experience
APG WB
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In-app purchases
APG WB
No in-app purchases
Baldwin Pilot App
No in-app purchases
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