# PC vs FBOlink

The clearest difference is rating: FBOlink at 3.5 against PC's 3.0. FBOlink also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). PC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (19% vs 8%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

FBOlink holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FBOlink has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of PC's written reviews are positive against 8% of FBOlink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PC ships an update every 5 months, FBOlink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC | FBOlink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-12-calculator/id470906404/reviews) | **[3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fbolink-messaging/id1329221786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **18.5% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470906408) | [Send Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120177382) |

## What reviewers say

### PC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-12-calculator/id470906404)

This tool assists pilots in verifying weight and balance and calculating aircraft performance for various Pilatus PC-12 models. It includes a crosswind calculator and is intended for plausibility checks.

**Highlights:** Weight and balance verification, Takeoff, climb, cruise, landing performance calculation, Supports multiple PC-12 aircraft variants, Crosswind calculator, Plausibility checks for aircraft data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FBOlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fbolink-messaging/id1329221786)

Facilitates direct, real-time text messaging between aircrew and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Customer Service Representatives. Enables communication of itinerary changes and passenger requests from anywhere globally, including when outside radio range. Includes aircraft details and read receipts for efficient coordination.

**Highlights:** Direct real-time messaging, Global communication via internet, Includes aircraft tail number and type, Read receipts for confirmation, In-flight itinerary updates, Passenger request accommodation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 MyTIS Credits | $5.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PC free?

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

### Is FBOlink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PC or FBOlink?

FBOlink is rated higher. PC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FBOlink averages 3.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do PC or FBOlink have ads?

Neither PC nor FBOlink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PC or FBOlink?

PC ships an update every 5 months, and FBOlink every 2 months. Most recently, PC was updated on October 16, 2026 and FBOlink on October 24, 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.*