Comparison

TBM Performance 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

TBM Performance

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Daher TBM aircraft, covering takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, and emergency procedures. It includes tools like a glide distance calculator, circuit breaker finder, and risk analysis.

Highlights
  • Flight performance calculations
  • Takeoff and landing data
  • Climb and cruise performance
  • Emergency procedures
  • Glide distance calculator
  • Circuit breaker finder
  • Risk analysis tool
Features
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TBM Performance computes all the useful performance numbers for flight planning for Daher (Socata) TBM aircraft models. It includes calculations for takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures as well as emergencies. The app contains a complete set of normal and emergency procedures,including a glide distance calculator that handles headwinds and tailwinds, and an interactive circuit breaker finder. It also includes a hold entry calculator, a radar page, and a risk analysis tool. TBM Performance is also available on other mobile devices and as a WebApp (an App that runs in a browser) that runs on a variety of platforms (PC, Mac, tablets, phones). The cloud sync feature allows flight planning profiles entered on any device to be synchronized with your other devices when connected to the Internet. TBM Performance is a free, open-source development effort and has Apps and WebApps for other aircraft. See http://pohperformance.com for complete details.

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

TBM Performance4 screens
ACN/PCN Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TBM Performance at 88% against ACN/PCN Calculator's 45%. TBM Performance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ACN/PCN Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (142 vs 14). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. ACN/PCN Calculator sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. TBM Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TBM Performance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACN/PCN Calculator has 142 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TBM Performance's written reviews are positive against 45% of ACN/PCN Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TBM Performance versus ACN/PCN Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBM PerformanceACN/PCN Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings14142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOH Performance L.L.C.AeroKitPro LLC

Customer experience

TBM Performance

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

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

TBM Performance

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 TBM Performance free?
TBM Performance is free to download, 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, TBM Performance or ACN/PCN Calculator?
TBM Performance is rated higher. TBM Performance averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ACN/PCN Calculator averages 4.6 from 142 ratings.
Do TBM Performance or ACN/PCN Calculator have ads?
TBM Performance shows ads; ACN/PCN Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, TBM Performance or ACN/PCN Calculator?
TBM Performance ships an update every 2 months, and ACN/PCN Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, TBM Performance was updated on July 23, 2026 and ACN/PCN Calculator on August 13, 2026.

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