Comparison

ePerf vs Powerloader

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

Head to head
About

ePerf

This application provides pilots with real-time aircraft performance calculations for any flight phase, offline. It aims to reduce cockpit workload, save fuel through takeoff thrust optimization, and eliminate paper-based materials for a more economical and efficient flight operation.

Highlights
  • Offline flight performance calculations
  • Takeoff and landing performance
  • Reduced paper cockpit materials
  • Engine savings through thrust optimization
  • Quick performance calculations
  • Support for Embraer Commercial aircraft
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Get performance calculations in any phase of flight, anytime, anywhere! For airlines that seek for an economical paperless cockpit solution the ePerf is a tablet application that reduces costs and workload, and improves the aircraft performance. Our ePerf is fully stand-alone, calculating takeoff and landing performance offline in any phase of flight, anytime and anywhere. Benefits: - Less paper! Reduces or replaces paper-based material, saving weight in the cockpit; - Improved performance compared to printed performance books; - Engines Savings due to Takeoff Thrust Optimization - Saves time: quick performance calculations and lower workload; - Clean interface: straight-forward for pilots; - Analysis run offline: no Internet connection needed; - Support for all Embraer Commercial aircraft models; - Easy to update. Requirements: - Airport database compatible with ECAFM or IATA SCAP ADIS v1.0 (Airport database updates either via iTunes or wirelessly) Data enclosed in the application is provided for demonstration purposes only and shall not be used for operational purposes. Please contact Embraer for further information (opereng@embraer.com.br).

About

Powerloader

Features
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Powerloader provides airline operators with a mobile weight and balance to ensure accuracy and integrity of the load control process even whilst offline, extended into the cockpit or as a secondary solution. Powerloader uses the same aircraft database as Flyware eLoadsheet, install the aircraft once and use it everywhere and in all devices. An eLoadsheet account is necessary to use Powerloader, please contact us for further information.

Screenshots

Powerloader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ePerf at every 2 months against Powerloader's every 6 months. Powerloader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ePerf ships an update every 2 months, Powerloader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ePerf versus Powerloader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterePerfPowerloader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMBRAER S.A.Flyware a Islandi ehf

In-app purchases

None

ePerf

No in-app purchases

None

Powerloader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ePerf free?
ePerf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Powerloader free?
Powerloader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ePerf or Powerloader have ads?
Neither ePerf nor Powerloader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ePerf or Powerloader?
ePerf ships an update every 2 months, and Powerloader every 6 months. Most recently, ePerf was updated on July 17, 2026 and Powerloader on September 10, 2026.

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