Comparison

VIRFuel vs JetLoad

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

Head to head
About

VIRFuel

This app calculates fuel and weight for Boeing 787 and Airbus A350/330 aircraft, using Sabre flight plan data. It supports metric tonnes and Virgin Atlantic SOPs, allowing for updates with desired loads and actual figures from the loadsheet. It also provides fuel uplift calculations in Litres and USG, and can display aircraft fuel book data.

Highlights
  • Fuel and weight calculations for B787, A350/330
  • Sabre flight plan integration
  • Metric tonnes and Virgin Atlantic SOPs
  • Loadsheet data updates
  • Fuel uplift in Litres and USG
  • Aircraft Fuel Book representation
  • TAF and Metar report downloads
Features
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VIRFuel is a fuel and weight calculation application designed for Boeing 787, Airbus A350/330 operations using the Sabre flight plan. The application is in metric tonnes and conforms to SOPs used for Virgin Atlantic operations. Fuel and weight data is inserted from the front page of the flight plan (the 'plan figures') and can then be updated with desired loads and actual figures from the final ZFW/loadsheet. Changes in zero-fuel weight calculate updates to trip fuel and suggest a new ramp fuel. Alternatively a manually entered ramp fuel, touchdown fuel or required extra fuel at destination will calculate updates to trip fuel and ramp fuel. At each stage a take-off weight will be updated and TODC/OPT weights calculated (a TODC buffer of 1T is used). For near maximum weight plans, Std and Aft CG RTOW weights can be provided to calculate a maximum possible ZFW & Ramp fuel combination. Fuel uplift calculations in Litres and USG with commonly used density units are available to ensure an indicated versus calculated fuel load within +/-1.5%. A representation of the Aircraft Fuel Book can be shown for the easy entry or cross-checking of log book entries. Finally, flight plan waypoint fuel checks can be updated for changes in trip fuel burn. Internal cross-checking is performed and aircraft type limits can be set using the application settings menu or from the plan input page. Engineers have the option to skip directly to the fuel uplift page. A 'swipe-to-reveal' calculator has time addition and unit conversion functions. A list of favourite airports can be maintained for which TAF and Metar reports can be downloaded from the NOAA ADDS service. The reports are crosschecked for format errors, download errors and time validity. A colour coded system will highlight wind/visibility/weather/cloud fields that may have operationally significant values. RMK fields are not comprehensively scanned for all decodes and runway states or local variations in format are not necessarily decoded.

About

JetLoad

Features
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JetLoad - Precision Aviation Fuel Calculator Fuel accuracy is not optional. JetLoad is the professional-grade fuel calculation tool built for pilots, flight engineers, and ground operations crews who operate where precision is non-negotiable. From metered uplift to FOB - JetLoad does the math instantly, flags discrepancies before they become problems, and keeps every calculation on record. --- FUEL CALCULATIONS, DONE RIGHT Stop doing fuel math in your head or on scraps of paper. JetLoad automates the full refueling workflow: - Enter metered uplift in Liters, US Gallons, or Imperial Gallons - Input specific gravity and let JetLoad calculate the conversion factor automatically - Instantly see Calculated Uplift, Metered Uplift, FOB, and Discrepancy in sequence, clearly labeled - Real-time overfuelling and underfuelling detection, every time --- AIRCRAFT PROFILES Configure once. Use every flight. - Build profiles with aircraft name, company code, default density, and preferred fuel unit - Activate a profile to auto-populate flight number prefix and fuel parameters - Free: 1 profile / Premium: Unlimited profiles --- FULL CALCULATION HISTORY Every refueling event, automatically saved. - Timestamped records with flight numbers, fuel figures, and discrepancy data - CSV export for documentation, audits, and reporting - Complete history access for Premium users --- TECHNICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY (Premium) Everything you need, one tap away - no signal required. - Circuit Breakers: Searchable database with panel locations and designations - Alpha Callups: Reference library of callup codes with full descriptions - Light Pins: Aircraft lighting catalog organized by category, with part numbers - Abbreviations: Aviation terminology at your fingertips - ECAM Advisory: Complete ECAM advisory library with recommended crew actions by system - System Reset: Step-by-step reset procedures with warnings and notes --- BUILT FOR AVIATION PROFESSIONALS Whether you are on the flight deck, in dispatch, or working the ramp - JetLoad is engineered for the way you work. - Commercial and private pilots - Flight engineers and dispatchers - Ground handling and fueling crews - Aviation maintenance technicians --- WHY JETLOAD - Eliminate manual calculation errors before they reach the aircraft - Catch fueling discrepancies on the ground, not at cruise altitude - Maintain clean, exportable records for every refueling event - Access critical technical references without internet dependency - Purpose-built for aviation, not adapted from a generic calculator --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.skyhightex.com/privace-policy

Screenshots

VIRFuel4 screens
JetLoad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIRFuel at none against JetLoad's 3. VIRFuel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). JetLoad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support 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. JetLoad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VIRFuel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIRFuel ships an update every 9 months, JetLoad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VIRFuel versus JetLoad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIRFuelJetLoad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBearCodeMohamed Farhadi

In-app purchases

None

VIRFuel

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JetLoad

Subscriptions2
  • JetLoad Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • JetLoad Yearly Plan$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • JetLoad Life Time Plan$31.99

Questions

Is VIRFuel free?
VIRFuel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JetLoad free?
JetLoad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VIRFuel or JetLoad have ads?
Neither VIRFuel nor JetLoad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIRFuel or JetLoad?
VIRFuel ships an update every 9 months, and JetLoad every 3 days. Most recently, VIRFuel was updated on September 12, 2026 and JetLoad on September 19, 2026.

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