Comparison

Eclipse QRA vs Aviation Calculator

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

Aviation Calculator

Features
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Aviation Calculator puts everyday flight calculations behind dedicated keys, with the feel of a familiar pocket calculator. Designed for student and private pilots, it brings wind, navigation, fuel and performance calculations together. FLIGHT KEYS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Calculate crosswind and gust components, wind correction, heading, groundspeed, time en route, fuel requirements and density altitude. Explore the function library, weight-and-balance tools and unit converter. PILOT TOOLS Save aircraft profiles and enter loading stations and CG envelope data from your aircraft documentation. Explore direct, parallel and teardrop holding entries with colored sectors and an animated aircraft. Check Zulu/UTC and local clocks, use a stopwatch or countdown, and calculate durations. BEYOND THE BASICS Plan a descent, convert climb gradients, explore turn performance, estimate still-air glide range, find a point of no return or equal-time point, and interpolate between chart values. UNDERSTAND THE RESULT See units beside inputs. Load clearly marked examples. Read formulas, sources and assumptions. Invalid or impossible inputs produce an explanation. YOUR PREFERRED UNITS Choose knots or miles per hour, US gallons or liters, and 0–6 decimal places in Settings. Display precision does not round the underlying calculation values. YOUR WORK, ON YOUR DEVICE Pin favorite functions and revisit saved calculations. Use Siri and Shortcuts for time en route, fuel required, crosswind, density altitude and top of descent with active access. BUILT FOR iPHONE, iPAD AND MAC Calculator keys adapt to compact displays. A wide window keeps the function library beside your work. Calculations work offline during your trial or after unlocking. No developer account, advertising or tracking. 30 DAYS FREE. THEN $9.99 ONCE. Activate the free 30-day Trial with Apple to try all features. After 30 days, a one-time US $9.99 purchase is required to continue calculating. Local App Store pricing may vary. No subscription. No automatic charge. Saved results stay readable. Internet is needed to activate, purchase or restore; use the same Apple Account to restore access. Aviation Calculator is a planning and training aid. Verify results using approved aircraft documents and current conditions. Approximate calculations and diagrams are labeled. Aircraft performance charts, approved CG envelope data, live weather and regulatory decisions are not supplied.

Screenshots

Eclipse QRA4 screens
Aviation Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eclipse QRA at none against Aviation Calculator's 2. Eclipse QRA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Aviation Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). 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. Aviation Calculator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Eclipse QRA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, Aviation Calculator every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eclipse QRA versus Aviation Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse QRAAviation Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEclipse AerospaceDavid Jones

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse QRA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aviation Calculator

One-time2
  • 30-day TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Eclipse QRA free?
Eclipse QRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aviation Calculator free?
Aviation Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eclipse QRA or Aviation Calculator have ads?
Neither Eclipse QRA nor Aviation Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse QRA or Aviation Calculator?
Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, and Aviation Calculator every 10 days. Most recently, Eclipse QRA was updated on November 1, 2026 and Aviation Calculator on October 31, 2026.

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