Fx Cal vs FPDT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fx Cal
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.
- 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
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NOTICE !!! FxCal accesses a private website requiring user authentication and is useful to Fedex Express pilots only. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION FxCal is a site specific browser for the Fedex Express pilot web site. Just like a browser, it can cache information for later display, only optimized for the small screen. FxCal is so easy to use with one hand you will be tempted to ‘trip trade while driving’. Please do not. The basic FxCal program provides download and local storage of VIPS calendar and trip information, and submittal of drop requests. Password and eGrid can be stored for one touch login. VIPS events can be sent directly to your iPhone Calendar. An Auto Poll subscription allows viewing of open time, submittal of makeup and trades, and allows the program to refresh open time at preset intervals. A two month subscription is included with initial app purchase. FxCal provides an integrated trip swap bulletin board for pilots to post, view and reply. On the iPad, FxCal is a fully functional, next generation bidding solution! FxCal is not a ‘bot’ that bypasses codes or does automated trip trades. A tutorial is available at the link below. Please do not purchase this app if you are NOT a Fedex Express pilot as no refunds will be given. FxCal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fedex Express.
FPDT
This tool allows pilots to log and configure actions taken during combat missions. The logged data, including event name, location, and time, can be exported for debriefing and training. It also offers real-time monitoring with live targeting information.
- Log combat mission actions
- Configure action types
- Export data to PDF/plaintext
- Real-time location monitoring
- Live bullseye targeting information
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FPDT, Fighter Pilot Debrief Tool, was designed to allow pilots to log and configure the types of actions they would normally do in a combat related mission. This log is then meant to be used for training purposes after the mission to debrief the pilots on how well they did. The app logs the event name, location data, and the time of the event. This data can then be exported into a PDF or plaintext. The app also allows real time monitoring of this location data, and more specifically contains live "bullseye" targeting information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FPDT at Free against Fx Cal's $13.99. FPDT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Fx Cal's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
FPDT is free to download; Fx Cal costs $13.99 up front. Fx Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FPDT asks for nothing beyond the download.
FPDT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fx Cal has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Fx Cal | FPDT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (36 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kbaum | Rich Zins |
Customer experience
Fx Cal
FPDT
In-app purchases
Fx Cal
- AutoPoll$17.99
FPDT
No in-app purchases









