Readback vs Airbus DS Perfo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Readback
Streamline your air traffic control note-taking with this utility. Quickly record clearances and updates, eliminating the need for a physical scratchpad. Maintain a comprehensive log of all your flight information for better organization.
- Quickly capture ATC clearances
- Record ATIS updates
- Digital log of all clearances
- Printable flight log
- Add flight number to log
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Good morning, Captain! Take your ATC note-taking to the next level. This app allows you to quickly capture ATC clearances, ATIS updates, and moreβno more relying on a scratchpad, which isnβt the safest practice. Even the fastest controllers wonβt slow you down. Jot down everything with ease and keep a complete log of all your clearances. Whether youβre taxiing at JFK, enroute to Los Angeles, or descending into Heathrow, this app ensures you stay organized and informed. You can even print your log and add your flight number for a full flight record. A must-have tool for every phase of flight.
Airbus DS Perfo
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Airbus DS Perfo: - Provides different options to select operation criteria (FAR or military, runway, minimum climb gradients, account of wind, V1 criteria, obstacle clearanceβ¦). - Calculates obstacle limitations during take-off. - Performance data is calculated for actual weight and maximum weight. - Performance data is calculated for actual ambient conditions, but also a sensibility table is provided to enable a last-minute adjustment if conditions change. - Multiple flight level compilation for optimal cruise. - Airfield database is available for airfields in use by customer, including location, code, run-way length, slope, elevation, obstacles, etc.
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Airbus DS Perfo at none against Readback's 5. Airbus DS Perfo also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Readback sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Airbus DS Perfo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Readback ships an update every 6 months, Airbus DS Perfo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readback | Airbus DS Perfo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 8.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Airbus Defence and Space SA |
In-app purchases
Readback
- Clearance Keypad$0.99
- Qwerty Keypad$0.99
- Azerty Keypad$0.99
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- CDU Keypad$0.99
- Qwertz Keypad$0.99
Airbus DS Perfo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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