Comparison

C172M vs ATCoach ME

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

Head to head
About

C172M

This app calculates mass, balance, and performance data for the Cessna 172M aircraft using actual Pilot's Operating Handbook values. It helps pilots plan flights quickly by determining optimal cruise altitudes, takeoff and landing distances, climb data, and stall speeds.

Highlights
  • Mass & Balance calculations
  • Takeoff and Landing performance
  • Climb data calculation
  • Optimal cruise altitude determination
  • Stall speed calculation
  • Save and load aircraft settings
  • Email load manifest
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Gyronimo Performance Pad -Cessna 172M- The ultimate computer for Mass & Balance and Performance. Compatibility: requires iPad 2 or newer, or iPad Mini Retina Now with support for Standard and Long Range Tanks! Calculate and interpolate performance data using the actual values from the Cessna 172M Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). Finish your complete fight planning in just a few seconds. Performance planning has never been easier and quicker. Results are updated immediately and displayed in high resolution graphics, enhanced for the iPad 2/3 and iPad Mini. Change all important values using sliders. Experiment with the results and create "what if" scenarios in no time. Find your optimal cruise altitude, takeoff ground roll, landing distance, climb data and stall speeds. The Performance Pad C172M has seven main pages: 1. The Mass & Balance (or Weight & Balance) Page Calculates Center of Gravity, Moments, Takeoff and Zero Fuel Mass as well as Percent MAC (% MAC). Set person and baggage weights in seconds using the convenient sliders. Check if the CG is within limits using three graphical displays - Moment Envelope - CG envelope - Aircraft axis or see a complete load manifest that you can send to your email address to quickly prove that you have completed the Weight & Balance for you flight. 2. The Takeoff Page Using the actual data from the C172M Operating Handbook the Performance Pad calculates and displays Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on: - Aircraft Mass - Takeoff Elevation in MSL (Pressure Altitude and Density Altitude will be computed) - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Runway Conditions (i.e. paved dry to long grass or snow) - Runway Slope - Wind Conditions 3. The Climb page Calculates time, fuel and distance based on - Difference between Takeoff Elevation and intended Flight Level - Altimeter Setting - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Headwind or Tailwind Component Also the Rate of Climb and Climb Speed will be displayed. 4. The Cruise Page Using the actual data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook you can determine the optimal cruise altitude based on - Trip Distance - Flight Level - Engine RPM - Temperature - Wind and Altimeter Setting 5. Landing Page Calculates Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on wind, elevation, altimeter setting etc. Like on the Takeoff Page you can use the Wind Components Computer to quickly determine head- or tailwind components 6. Stall Speed Page. Calculates The Stall Speed based on Bank Angle and Flap Settings. Stall Speed will be computed as KIAS and KCAS using the actual values from the Cessna POH. 7. Setup - Load and Save up to five Aircraft Settings and Scenarios. - Send a Mass & Balance Summary to your email address. - Visit our video channel and watch tutorials and video manuals. Mode Switch: The Performance Pad can be used in two Modes: "Individual Mode" All calculations can be done independently from each other. "Plan Mode" Calculated values will be forwarded to the next page and an additional "Flight Summary Page" is available. Choose this mode if you want to do a complete performance planning. The author disclaims any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages in connection with your access to or use of this software. The information contained in this software is for general information purposes only.

About

ATCoach ME

This app simulates air traffic control scenarios on your iPad, allowing users to interact with simulated traffic and practice standard ATC phraseology using advanced voice recognition. It supports various airspace types and offers customizable training experiences.

Highlights
  • Simulated air traffic scenarios
  • Voice recognition for ATC phraseology
  • Customizable surveillance presentation
  • Sector-to-sector handover and point-outs
  • Map layer selection
  • Range/bearing lines
Features
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ATCoach Mobile Edition is the Radar Display client for UFA’s ATCloud online Air Traffic Control training suite built specifically for the touchscreen environment of iOS and the iPad. ATCoach ME presents simulated air traffic situations and accepts standard FAA 7110.65 phraseology using UFA’s advanced voice recognition platform. Using touch, the user can customize the surveillance presentation and interact with the traffic situation. ATCoach ME supports terminal and en route air space including sector-to-sector handover and point-outs. Exercises hosted on ATCloud can provide any level of complexity including teaching points, hints, and even verbatim phrases. These can be acknowledged or disabled on ATCoach ME depending on the level of trainee skill. ATCoach ME requires an account ID on ATCloud provided by your ATC educational institution. For additional information, contact atcloud@ufainc.com. Features: - Target datablock formatting including font size and orientation - Sector-to-sector handover and point-out - Map layer selection - Range/bearing lines - Voice Recognition and Response support of FAA 7110.65 phraseology localized to airspace - Acknowledge and Enable/Disable prompts

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ATCoach ME at Free against C172M's $13.99. ATCoach ME also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

ATCoach ME is free to download; C172M costs $13.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ATCoach ME holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C172M ships an update every 7 months, ATCoach ME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
C172M versus ATCoach ME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC172MATCoach ME
Price$13.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGyronimo, LLCUFA, Inc.

Customer experience

C172M

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

ATCoach ME

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

C172M

No in-app purchases

None

ATCoach ME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C172M free?
C172M costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATCoach ME free?
ATCoach ME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C172M or ATCoach ME?
ATCoach ME is rated higher. C172M averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ATCoach ME averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do C172M or ATCoach ME have ads?
Neither C172M nor ATCoach ME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C172M or ATCoach ME?
C172M ships an update every 7 months, and ATCoach ME every 2 months. Most recently, C172M was updated on October 23, 2026 and ATCoach ME on October 24, 2026.

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