Comparison

APG WB vs Avianis

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Runway Analysis
  • Weight and Balance calculations
  • Engine out departure procedures
  • View and download weather data
  • View and download NOTAMs
  • Graphical CG envelope presentation
Features
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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.

About

Avianis

Manage private flight operations, from quoting to maintenance. Pilots can view schedules, log flights offline, and receive real-time updates.

Highlights
  • Private flight scheduling
  • Aircraft management
  • Pilot schedule viewing
  • Offline flight logging
  • Duty time reporting
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Avianis is a private flight scheduling service supporting several of the world’s largest air charter operations in managing their aircraft and all the activities of their business from quoting to training to maintenance. The mobile application provides an extension of our web experience with pilots in mind to view their schedule, log flights - online or offline, report duty time, and get real-time notifications of changes.

Screenshots

APG WB4 screens
Avianis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: APG WB at 56% against Avianis's 11%. APG WB also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Avianis's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APG WB holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of APG WB's written reviews are positive against 11% of Avianis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APG WB ships an update every 3 months, Avianis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
APG WB versus Avianis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPG WBAvianis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better2.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1026 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAircraft Performance Group, LLCPortside, Inc.

Customer experience

APG WB

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Avianis

All ratings25 ratings
Positive32.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%

In-app purchases

None

APG WB

No in-app purchases

None

Avianis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APG WB free?
APG WB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avianis free?
Avianis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, APG WB or Avianis?
APG WB is rated higher. APG WB averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Avianis averages 2.3 from 26 ratings.
Do APG WB or Avianis have ads?
Neither APG WB nor Avianis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APG WB or Avianis?
APG WB ships an update every 3 months, and Avianis fortnightly. Most recently, APG WB was updated on October 14, 2026 and Avianis on October 27, 2026.

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