Comparison

Extended Rest Operations vs ACN/PCN Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Extended Rest Operations

Easily calculate inflight rest periods for long-haul flights. Features multiple rest distribution options and flight data input methods. Includes a round-up feature for clear schedules and optional alarms for crew changes.

Highlights
  • Calculate inflight rest periods
  • Over 10 rest distributions
  • Multiple flight data input methods
  • Round-up feature for schedules
  • Wake-up alarms for crew changes
Features
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Flying long-haul? Work out the inflight rest periods for the whole crew in a few taps. FOR PILOTS AND CABIN CREW • 3 pilots, 4 pilots or cabin crew with one, two or three services • Pick the rest distribution your crew prefers, drawn to scale so you see it before you choose • Works for every rank: Captain, Cruise Captain, First Officer, Cruise Relief Pilot FAST TO FILL IN • Three ways to enter your flight: choose the one that matches the times you have at hand • Round up to get clean, easy to read times • Adjust the result and add a changeover time DURING THE FLIGHT • Your schedule as a timeline, with the period in progress marked • Wake up calls before each crew change, so nobody oversleeps • Share the schedule with the rest of the crew by Bluetooth MADE FOR THE FLIGHT DECK • Dark design, easy on the eyes at night • Works offline, in airplane mode • No account, no ads, no data collected • iPhone and iPad Built with the input of dozens of pilots and cabin crew.

About

ACN/PCN Calculator

This app calculates aircraft pavement classification numbers (PCN) and aircraft classification numbers (ACN) to assess airport pavement strength. It helps pilots and aviation professionals ensure safe operations by verifying aircraft weight limitations on runways, taxiways, and aprons.

Highlights
  • ACN/PCN calculation
  • Pavement strength evaluation
  • Aircraft weight verification
  • ICAO ACN/PCN method
  • Comprehensive aircraft database
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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ACN/PCN Calculator The Ultimate Pavement Strength Tool for Aviation Professionals The ACN/PCN Calculator is your go-to app for evaluating the bearing strength of airport pavements, designed specifically for pilots, flight operations engineers, dispatchers, and airport operators. Whether you’re dealing with flexible or rigid pavements, this app ensures precise calculations to verify safe operations on runways, taxiways, and aprons. By leveraging the ICAO ACN/PCN method, as outlined in Annex 14 and Document 9157 Part 3, the calculator simplifies complex computations, helping you determine the maximum allowable aircraft weight with confidence. Why Choose the ACN/PCN Calculator? • Comprehensive Aircraft Database: Data is sourced from manufacturers’ publications, including the Aircraft Characteristics for Airport Planning (ACAP) manuals. Where necessary, ICAO-recommended methods or alternative sources ensure accuracy. • User-Friendly Design: Optimized for iPhone 8+ screens and fully compatible with iPads, the interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. Supported Aircraft Models Our extensive database includes popular aircraft from leading manufacturers: A300BeK/B4/B4-600R, A319, A320, A321, A330 (all variants), A340 (all variants), A350 (all variants), A380. B727-200, B737 (all variants), B747-400 (all variants), B747-8/F, B757-200/300, B767 (all variants), B777 (including ER/LR/F variants), B787 (all variants). DHC-8-Q400, Global Express/XRS, G5000, G6000, G7500, CRJ series (100-1000), LearJet (31A/ER, 40, 45, 60/XR), Challenger (300, 350, 604, 605). Cessna Citation II, Bravo, S/II, Encore/Encore+, Jet 3/4, Latitude, Sovereign/Sovereign+, Citation X/XLS+. E170, E195, EMB-120/135, Praetor 600, Phenom 300. G650/ER, G600, G550, G500, G450, G400, G280, G200, GVII-G500/600. An-12, An-124-100/M. ATR 42, ATR 72. Convair CV-580/5800. Falcon: 7X, 50/50EX, 900 (all versions), 2000/2000EX. IL-76T/TD. Beechjet 400 series, Hawker 400XP. Request Additional Aircraft: if you don’t see your aircraft listed, use the Feedback button in the Info tab to request additions.  Aircraft data is regularly updated to meet user needs.

Screenshots

Extended Rest Operations4 screens
ACN/PCN Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ACN/PCN Calculator at Free against Extended Rest Operations's $2.99. Extended Rest Operations's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and review sentiment (74% vs 45%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

ACN/PCN Calculator is free to download; Extended Rest Operations costs $2.99 up front. ACN/PCN Calculator sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Extended Rest Operations asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ACN/PCN Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 144 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Extended Rest Operations's written reviews are positive against 45% of ACN/PCN Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extended Rest Operations ships an update every 6 weeks, ACN/PCN Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Extended Rest Operations versus ACN/PCN Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtended Rest OperationsACN/PCN Calculator
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (66 ratings)4.6 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings66144 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago Borja LopezAeroKitPro LLC

Customer experience

Extended Rest Operations

All ratings65 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative13.0%

ACN/PCN Calculator

All ratings142 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

None

Extended Rest Operations

No in-app purchases

26 purchases

ACN/PCN Calculator

One-time26
  • G600 (41.7t)Free
  • B737 BBJ (77.7t)$4.99
  • G650 (45.3t)$4.99
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  • Global 5000 (42.0t)$4.99
  • Global 5000 GVFD (42.0t)$4.99
  • Global 6000 (45.2t)$4.99
  • Global Express (44.5t)$4.99
  • G650ER (47.1t)$4.99
  • G650ER (45.3t)$4.99
  • G650ER (45.1t)$4.99
  • G550 (41.4t)$4.99
  • G450 (33.7t)$4.99
  • G280 (18.0t)$4.99
  • GIV-SP (34.0)$4.99
  • CL300 (17.69t)$4.99
  • Global 7500 (52.2t)$4.99
  • GVII-G600 (43.09t)$4.99
  • Citation XLS+ (9.25t)$4.99
  • GV (41.2t)$4.99
  • FALCON 2000EX (19.27t)$4.99
  • Global 6000 (44.5t)$4.99
  • G700 (48.9t)$4.99
  • GVII-G500 (36.28t)$4.99
  • Global Express (45.2t)$4.99
  • G450 (34.0t)$4.99
  • Global Express XRS (45.2t)$4.99

Questions

Is Extended Rest Operations free?
Extended Rest Operations costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACN/PCN Calculator free?
ACN/PCN Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Extended Rest Operations or ACN/PCN Calculator?
ACN/PCN Calculator is rated higher. Extended Rest Operations averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while ACN/PCN Calculator averages 4.6 from 144 ratings.
Do Extended Rest Operations or ACN/PCN Calculator have ads?
Neither Extended Rest Operations nor ACN/PCN Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extended Rest Operations or ACN/PCN Calculator?
Extended Rest Operations ships an update every 6 weeks, and ACN/PCN Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, Extended Rest Operations was updated on October 26, 2026 and ACN/PCN Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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