Comparison

Army Engineer Guide vs FALAKI

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

Head to head
About

Army Engineer Guide

This app provides essential engineering tools and references for military engineers. It offers unit converters, construction calculators, and planning resources designed for offline use in the field. Access field manuals and helpful links without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Unit Converters (Metric/US/Military)
  • Construction Calculators (Concrete, Lumber, Excavation, Sandbag)
  • Range Finder
  • Customizable Packing Lists
  • Field Notes Journal
  • Offline Access to Field References
Features
Currently charting
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Army Engineer Guide, first published in 2012, totally rebuilt and deployed for 2025 by our New School Army project. Army Engineer tools & reference, no ads, no subscriptions, no accounts and log ins, no data collection, just straight gas to get your Essayons On. ESSENTIAL ENGINEERING TOOLS: Unit Converters - Convert between metric and U.S. units for distance, weight, volume, temperature, area, pressure, and speed. Includes specialized military-specific conversions to support field operations. CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT: Concrete Calculator - Calculate concrete volume, bags, and weight for construction projects with precision. Support for rectangular, circular, and L-shaped designs. Lumber & Nails Calculator - Estimate materials needed for wooden structures. Plan efficiently and eliminate waste. Excavation Calculator - Calculate soil volume and equipment requirements for field fortifications and defensive positions. Sandbag Calculator - Sums up the number of sandbags needed to construct a sandbag wall and estimates the time required based on number of people and speed to fill a sandbag. Individual PLANNING: Range Finder - Visualize distances and ranges on tactical maps. Perfect for developing range estimation skills and planning defensive positions. Packing List - Create, customize and share detailed packing lists for engineering missions. Ensure your team has the right equipment every time. Journal - Document lessons learned and keep field notes organized in one secure location. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Field References - Quick access to FM 3-34 and other essential engineering references. Helpful Links - Curated web links for Engineers (schoolhouse, Army engineer Association and so on...). FEATURES THAT MATTER: - Zero cloud dependency - your data stays on your device - No account required - download and start immediately - Built-in sharing for calculations and plans - Designed for offline use in the field Perfect for Combat Engineers, Construction Engineers, and Engineer Leaders who need reliable, offline access to technical calculators and planning tools.

About

FALAKI

This maritime app offers essential operational tools for seafarers and offshore crews. It provides quick access to calculators and references like ETA, compass error, COLREGS, and chart symbols, all in a clean and practical interface.

Highlights
  • ETA calculator
  • Compass error calculator
  • COLREGS reference
  • Chart symbols reference
  • Anchor shackles calculator
  • Saudi offshore tide tables
Features
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FALAKI is a practical maritime companion designed for seafarers, offshore crews, and navigation users who need fast access to essential operational tools in one place. The app includes useful onboard references and calculators such as: • ETA calculator • Compass error calculator • COLREGS reference • Chart symbols reference • Anchor shackles calculator • Additional maritime support tools and references • Saudi offshore tide tables FALAKI is built to provide a clean, fast, and practical experience for everyday maritime use.

Screenshots

Army Engineer Guide4 screens
FALAKI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FALAKI at Free against Army Engineer Guide's $0.99. FALAKI also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Army Engineer Guide's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

FALAKI is free to download; Army Engineer Guide costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Army Engineer Guide ships an update every 3 months, FALAKI every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Army Engineer Guide versus FALAKI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmy Engineer GuideFALAKI
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPolemics Applications LLCIBRAHIM ALABDULKAREEM

In-app purchases

None

Army Engineer Guide

No in-app purchases

None

FALAKI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Army Engineer Guide free?
Army Engineer Guide costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FALAKI free?
FALAKI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Army Engineer Guide or FALAKI have ads?
Neither Army Engineer Guide nor FALAKI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Army Engineer Guide or FALAKI?
Army Engineer Guide ships an update every 3 months, and FALAKI every 8 days. Most recently, Army Engineer Guide was updated on September 12, 2026 and FALAKI on June 26, 2026.

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