Comparison

Eclipse QRA vs uAvionix skyBeacon Installer

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse QRA

This app provides pilots with quick access to essential aircraft information, including checklists, weight and balance calculations, fuel planning, performance data, and emergency procedures. It aims to streamline pre-flight and in-flight operations for pilots.

Highlights
  • Interactive checklists with completion tracking
  • Weight and balance configuration
  • Automated fuel planning calculations
  • Performance lookup for takeoff, cruise, and landing
  • Searchable emergency procedures
  • DSU data upload for maintenance
  • Access to aircraft manuals
Features
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The Eclipse Quick Reference App (QRA) is an interactive version of the Eclipse Quick Reference Handbook. Checklist: Effortlessly scroll through the Eclipse checklist iPad style and mark each action as complete with a single touch. Quickly scroll to any section of the checklist (Startup, Taxi, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Approach, Landing, Shutdown) using dedicated buttons. Never lose your place in the checklist as the app remembers your position even when exited. W&B: Quickly configure your jet’s seat layout by dragging seats along their tracks and enter the passenger weights with a flick of your finger. Specify your existing fuel load and how much fuel to add, and the app calculates the uplift in gallons automatically. A real time CG graph shows your CG envelope. Fuel Planning: Enter distance to destination, planned descent type (normal, idle, early), MCT or LRC power, cruise altitude, winds and ISA temperature, and the app returns fuel to destination, time en route, fuel remaining at destination, and nautical mile range at destination. Performance Lookup (Takeoff, Cruise, Landing): Takeoff: Enter field OAT, Elevation, and Takeoff Weight, and the app computes runway requirements, climb weight limitations (climb / tire speed), v50 climb data, and vSpeeds. Optionally enter wind and runway slope to fine-tune the results further. Takeoff Minimums: Enter the ft/nm-altitude requirements from a departure procedure, and the app will show you the required gradient and the Eclipse’s Vy performance in both normal and engine out configurations at that altitude. Climb & Cruise: Enter OAT, altitude, and weight and the app computes the Fuel Flow, KTAS, nm/100 lbs. for both MCT, LRC, and S/E LRC. No need to calculate the LRC FF manually. Trilinear interpolation yields numbers within 2-3 knots and 2-5 lbs/hr accuracy. Climb to altitude and Vy climb at altitude are also displayed. Descent & Landing: Enter field OAT, elevation, and takeoff weight, and the app computes runway requirements, vSpeeds, and balked landing performance. Optionally enter wind and runway slope to fine-tune the results further. Emergency Procedures: Quickly find any CAS Message or Unannounciated Procedure in the color coded, searchable list. Touching a message shows a full page action page (scrollable) from the QRH. DSU Upload: Upload aircraft DSU Data (Diagnostic Storage Unit) to FlightData.com for processing, storage, and sharing with maintenance centers. Manuals: Qualified pilots can view the AFM and other documents through the Eclipse QRA application.

About

uAvionix skyBeacon Installer

This free utility app allows owners of specific ADS-B devices to monitor, install, and configure their hardware. It provides essential tools for managing your aviation safety equipment.

Highlights
  • Monitor ADS-B device status
  • Install and configure hardware
  • Manage tailBeacon and skyBeacon devices
  • Free to use
  • Supports multiple uAvionix ADS-B models
Features
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Owners of the uAvionix skyBeacon, tailBeacon and tailBeaconX ADS-B devices can use this free application to monitor, install, and configure their hardware.

Screenshots

Eclipse QRA4 screens
uAvionix skyBeacon Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse QRA at 100% against uAvionix skyBeacon Installer's 28%. Eclipse QRA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). uAvionix skyBeacon Installer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eclipse QRA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Eclipse QRA's written reviews are positive against 28% of uAvionix skyBeacon Installer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, uAvionix skyBeacon Installer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eclipse QRA versus uAvionix skyBeacon Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse QRAuAvionix skyBeacon Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEclipse AerospaceuAvionix Corporation

Customer experience

Eclipse QRA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

uAvionix skyBeacon Installer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse QRA

No in-app purchases

None

uAvionix skyBeacon Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse QRA free?
Eclipse QRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is uAvionix skyBeacon Installer free?
uAvionix skyBeacon Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse QRA or uAvionix skyBeacon Installer?
Eclipse QRA is rated higher. Eclipse QRA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while uAvionix skyBeacon Installer averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Eclipse QRA or uAvionix skyBeacon Installer have ads?
Neither Eclipse QRA nor uAvionix skyBeacon Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse QRA or uAvionix skyBeacon Installer?
Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, and uAvionix skyBeacon Installer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse QRA was updated on July 30, 2026 and uAvionix skyBeacon Installer on July 4, 2026.

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