Comparison

CloudAhoy vs Event Management

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

Head to head
About

CloudAhoy

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
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CloudAhoy provides post-flight data driven debriefs for pilots of all levels. Each flight is automatically analyzed and broken down into segments to easily evaluate pilot performance. Maneuver scoring provides a snapshot of how well you flew. Review airspeed, altitude, and wind corrections and relive your ground reference maneuvers or instrument approaches. Combine different views, chart overlays and detailed graphs to assist with identifying areas of improvement. Get a full picture of your performance and proficiency within minutes of landing. Download the app and enjoy CloudAhoy free for 35 days. USERS - General aviation pilots: weekend warriors, commercial & recreational pilots - Flight training: students and instructors - Flight schools - Professional pilots and corporate flight departments - Military CloudAhoy users fly all types of aircraft and simulators. Debrief VFR and IFR flights, training flights, cross country flights, and special missions such as search and rescue. FEATURES • Auto-segmentation and recognition of flight maneuvers • Objective maneuver scoring and evaluation • View flights in 2D or 3D, on the app or any computer platform • Overlay aviation charts, terrain maps, or satellite images • HUD cockpit view: relive your flight in 3D animation • Flight data import from many devices, apps, and EFIS • Glass cockpit gauges • Display the wind along your route. Check your wind corrections. • Optional synchronized video - view up to two feeds • IFR: Compare your instrument approaches vs. 3D or 2D published IAPs • Plot altitude, IAS, VS and other profiles of your approaches • In-flight mode for marking custom segments of the flight in real-time • Logbook-like listing of any flight you have flown with CloudAhoy • Use internal iPhone/iPad GPS, or an external GPS • Flight sharing between CloudAhoy pilots, and with people without an account • Supports iPad multitasking REVIEWS “It’s a fun way to replay your flights, but it also has real value for training and currency flights.” -Sportys iPad Pilot News “Always available, cost effective, and emotionally neutral technology that helps a CFI be more efficient.” -SAFE Pilots Blog “CloudAhoy is my debriefing tool of choice.” -Steve Thorne, FlightChops

About

Event Management

Features
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Event Management is your all‑in‑one workspace to plan, execute, and showcase professional events. From the first checklist to the final report, the app helps you stay organized, collaborate with the right partners, and grow your event career. Create detailed event portfolios, track every task, and connect with vendors and sponsors that match your goals – whether you’re running college fests, corporate conferences, concerts, or weddings. Plan and manage events like a pro Create and edit events with all key details in one place Use smart checklists that keep you on top of every task Track upcoming and past events with a clear, modern interface Build your event portfolio Showcase all your events in a clean portfolio tab Highlight categories, key metrics, and outcomes for each event Use your portfolio as proof of work when approaching sponsors or clients Discover vendors & sponsors Browse a curated network of vendors and sponsors across categories like technology, finance, food & beverage, education, media, sports, and more Filter sponsors by event type (corporate events, trade fairs, concerts, sports events, cultural festivals, weddings, college fests, and more) Find sponsors that align with your event audience and brand Stay on top of tasks with checklists Use intelligent checklists tailored to different event types Track what’s pending, in progress, and done – so nothing slips through the cracks Reuse structures for similar events to save time Powerful tools for students & young professionals Resume builder & PDF export for your event experience Event reports you can generate and share as PDFs Notifications to keep you updated on tasks, deadlines, and changes Modern experience, built for mobile Clean, responsive design that works beautifully on iPhone Dark and light themes tuned for readability Secure login with email or Google Sign‑In Whether you’re organizing your first college festival or managing a full calendar of client events, Event Management gives you the tools to stay organized, look professional, and grow your event career

Screenshots

CloudAhoy4 screens
Event Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Event Management at none against CloudAhoy's 2. Event Management also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. CloudAhoy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Event Management asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudAhoy ships an update every 5 weeks, Event Management weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CloudAhoy versus Event Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudAhoyEvent Management
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCloudAhoy, Inc.Mindrops

Bugs and requests

CloudAhoy

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • 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
Show 12 more
  • Won't record routes on iPad
  • Server error during login
  • Cannot get app to work on Mac
  • Redirects to get Google Earth and plugin
  • Support email not working
  • Does not recognize internal GPS
  • Logging stopped after 30 min with BadElf GPS
  • Auto recording setup issue
  • Google Earth not working right on iPad
  • GPS signal issues in some apps
  • Takeoff measured long, landing early
  • Accuracy of recorded speeds not always 100%

Requested features

40 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve sharing feature
  • Redesign display and layovers
  • Simplify interface
  • Improve 3D view functionality
  • Integrate with ForeFlight for tracking
  • Show course and altitude overlay on approach plates
  • Add more background map options (ELAs, Sectionals)
  • Allow adding airplane type for automatic info
  • Integrate with iWatch to start flight
  • Add in-app 3D playback from pilot's view
  • More features working on iPhone
  • Add WX superposition
  • Allow reviewing flights within the app (not just browser)
  • Improve UI for better clarity
  • Add top-down plus side view
  • Restore app to previous version's functionality
  • Fix server errors for login/registration
  • Improve Mac compatibility
  • Fix support email
  • Make app work on iPhone 5
  • Ensure sufficient data for debrief on all devices
  • Address excessive security requirements
  • Fix password reset issues
  • Ensure internal GPS is recognized
  • Add auto-start option
  • Improve GPS signal tracking
  • Make Google Earth work correctly on iPad
  • Fix auto-recording setup
  • Provide directions for adding procedures to database
  • Improve accuracy of measurements at low altitudes
  • Optimize for glider use
  • Ensure accurate recording of speeds
  • Make it easier to remember to turn on the app
  • Improve 2D GPS data capture
  • Make it possible to add custom procedures

Event Management

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CloudAhoy

One-time2
  • CloudAhoy Standard$64.99
  • CloudAhoy Pro$149.99
None

Event Management

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudAhoy free?
CloudAhoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Management free?
Event Management is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudAhoy or Event Management have ads?
Neither CloudAhoy nor Event Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudAhoy or Event Management?
CloudAhoy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Event Management weekly. Most recently, CloudAhoy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Event Management on September 30, 2026.

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