Comparison

Gulfstream PlaneBook vs ACE Tailboard

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

Head to head
About

Gulfstream PlaneBook

This application offers a paperless solution for flight crew, product, and feature manuals on an iPad. It allows pilots to easily organize and access essential flight information during all phases of operations, providing advantages both in and out of the flight deck.

Highlights
  • Paperless flight manuals
  • Organize flight information
  • Access information during flight
  • Product and feature manuals
  • iPad-based solution
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Conceived by pilots, PlaneBook is Gulfstream’s definitive and popular flight crew application. PlaneBook is designed to provide a paperless solution of flight crew, product, and feature manuals through an iPad. PlaneBook provides numerous advantages both in and out of the flight deck, giving pilots the ability to easily organize and access information they need during all phases of flight operations.

About

ACE Tailboard

Features
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ACE Tailboard is a modern FAA aircraft registry app for pilots, owners, buyers, dispatchers, and aviation enthusiasts. Look up N-numbers quickly, inspect registry details without fighting a dated interface, and keep the aircraft you care about close at hand. ACE Tailboard is built around a fast local FAA registration database so the core lookup experience stays responsive on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Search aircraft by tail number, name, manufacturer, and related FAA registry fields - Browse categories by manufacturer, model, state, and engine type - Review aircraft registration and reference details in one place - View aircraft locations on an interactive registration map - Use Advanced Search to filter by multiple criteria at once - Keep favorites and recent lookups for the aircraft you track most - Benefit from refreshed FAA data packaged with app updates WHY ACE TAILBOARD - Fast local search with an aviation-first interface - Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — not a web wrapper - Designed for pilots, fleet managers, aircraft buyers, and plane spotters - Part of the ACE aviation app family from Snow Tree PRO FEATURES Upgrade to ACE Tailboard Pro to unlock: - Unlimited search results (free tier shows 10) - Advanced Search with multi-criteria filters - Interactive Registration Map - Full access to all current and future Pro features Choose your plan: - Monthly: $2.99/mo - Annual: $19.99/yr (save 44%) - Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase DATA AND LIMITATIONS ACE Tailboard uses public FAA aircraft registration data and local on-device storage to keep lookups fast and reliable. It is a reference tool and should not be treated as legal proof of ownership, airworthiness, or operating authority. Always verify critical information against official FAA sources when required. Terms of Use: https://www.snow-tree.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.snow-tree.com/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ACE Tailboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gulfstream PlaneBook at none against ACE Tailboard's 3. ACE Tailboard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ACE Tailboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gulfstream PlaneBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gulfstream PlaneBook ships an update every 4 months, ACE Tailboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gulfstream PlaneBook versus ACE Tailboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGulfstream PlaneBookACE Tailboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGulfstream AerospacePatrick Michalina

In-app purchases

None

Gulfstream PlaneBook

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ACE Tailboard

Subscriptions2
  • ACE Tailboard Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ACE Tailboard Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ACE Tailboard Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Gulfstream PlaneBook free?
Gulfstream PlaneBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACE Tailboard free?
ACE Tailboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gulfstream PlaneBook or ACE Tailboard have ads?
Neither Gulfstream PlaneBook nor ACE Tailboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gulfstream PlaneBook or ACE Tailboard?
Gulfstream PlaneBook ships an update every 4 months, and ACE Tailboard every 3 months. Most recently, Gulfstream PlaneBook was updated on October 15, 2026 and ACE Tailboard on October 9, 2026.

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