# Fx Cal vs Approach Speed Calculator Pro

The clearest difference is price: Approach Speed Calculator Pro at $2.99 against Fx Cal's $13.99. Approach Speed Calculator Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). Fx Cal's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Fx Cal costs $13.99 and Approach Speed Calculator Pro $2.99 up front. Fx Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Approach Speed Calculator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fx Cal against 4.5 for Approach Speed Calculator Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Fx Cal's written reviews are positive against 80% of Approach Speed Calculator Pro's.

Fx Cal ships an update every 4 months, Approach Speed Calculator Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fx Cal | Approach Speed Calculator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-cal/id414544022/reviews) | **[4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-speed-calculator-pro/id581569231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kbaum](https://appshunter.io/developer/361334082) | [Santiago Borja Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/581569234) |

## What reviewers say

### Fx Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-cal/id414544022)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app acts as a specialized browser for Fedex Express pilots to access their private website. It allows for downloading and storing trip information, submitting requests, and managing VIPS events. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like viewing open time and participating in trip swaps.

**Highlights:** Site-specific browser for Fedex Express pilot website, Download and local storage of VIPS calendar and trip information, Submittal of drop requests, One-touch login with stored credentials, Send VIPS events to iPhone Calendar, Integrated trip swap bulletin board, Next-generation bidding solution for iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoPoll | $17.99 | one-time |


### Approach Speed Calculator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-speed-calculator-pro/id581569231)

This tool helps pilots quickly and accurately calculate approach speeds for safe landings, following Boeing's FCTM procedures. It supports all Boeing models and is also recommended for Airbus and other jet aircraft.

**Highlights:** Calculate approach speeds, Follows Boeing FCTM procedures, Supports all Boeing models, Recommended for Airbus and other jets, Accurate landing speed determination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fx Cal free?

Fx Cal costs $13.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Approach Speed Calculator Pro free?

Approach Speed Calculator Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fx Cal or Approach Speed Calculator Pro?

Approach Speed Calculator Pro is rated higher. Fx Cal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Approach Speed Calculator Pro averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.

### Do Fx Cal or Approach Speed Calculator Pro have ads?

Neither Fx Cal nor Approach Speed Calculator Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fx Cal or Approach Speed Calculator Pro?

Fx Cal ships an update every 4 months, and Approach Speed Calculator Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Fx Cal was updated on October 21, 2026 and Approach Speed Calculator Pro on October 29, 2026.

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