# CloudAhoy vs BlueEDM

The clearest difference is rating: BlueEDM at 5.0 against CloudAhoy's 3.4. BlueEDM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). CloudAhoy's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudAhoy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BlueEDM asks for nothing beyond the download.

BlueEDM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudAhoy has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CloudAhoy ships an update every 5 weeks, BlueEDM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudAhoy | BlueEDM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudahoy/id433341396/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueedm/id1594016025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CloudAhoy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433341399) | [Carl Philipp Staszkiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594016027) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudAhoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudahoy/id433341396)

This app provides pilots with detailed post-flight analysis and performance evaluations. It automatically segments flights, scores maneuvers, and offers various visual tools to identify areas for improvement. Get a comprehensive understanding of your flying proficiency shortly after landing.

**Highlights:** Automated flight segmentation, Objective maneuver scoring, 2D/3D flight visualization, Chart and map overlays, HUD cockpit view, Flight data import, Instrument approach comparison

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudAhoy Standard | $64.99 | one-time |
| CloudAhoy Pro | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for flight debriefing
- 👍 Useful for training
- 👍 Objective evaluation of flights
- 👍 Can import data from glass cockpit/EFB
- 👍 Fun to share with passengers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Terrible grading by CFI assistant
- 😞 Scoring doesn't align with ACS/reality
- 😞 App glitching and failing to load
- 😞 iPad mini no longer plays back 3D
- 😞 Unresponsive and incomprehensible

**Reported bugs**

- App glitching and failing to load
- iPad mini no longer plays back 3D
- Sharing feature not working as expected
- Display with layovers is jumbled
- App crashed

**Requested features**

- Fix grading for CFI assistant
- Ensure scoring aligns with ACS standards
- Fix app glitches and loading failures
- Restore 3D playback on iPad mini
- Clarify subscription costs


### BlueEDM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueedm/id1594016025)

This app enables downloading engine monitoring data from JPI EDM700 devices to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. It allows for easy import of monitoring files and exports data as JSON for further processing by external tools.

**Highlights:** Download engine data via Bluetooth, Import JPI monitoring files, Display flight and engine information, Export data as JSON, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudAhoy free?

CloudAhoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlueEDM free?

BlueEDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudAhoy or BlueEDM?

BlueEDM is rated higher. CloudAhoy averages 3.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while BlueEDM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CloudAhoy or BlueEDM have ads?

Neither CloudAhoy nor BlueEDM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudAhoy or BlueEDM?

CloudAhoy ships an update every 5 weeks, and BlueEDM every 2 months. Most recently, CloudAhoy was updated on November 1, 2026 and BlueEDM on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*