Comparison

TBM Performance vs SimFly Pad

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

SimFly Pad

Enhance your flight simulation experience with interactive checklists, in-game camera recording, and direct cockpit control. Manage flight records and sync media to the cloud for permanent storage.

Highlights
  • Interactive flight checklists
  • In-game virtual camera
  • Cockpit instrument control
  • Flight record management
  • Cloud synchronization for media
  • Voice interaction for checklists (Beta)
Features
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SimFly Pad is an app focused on enhancing your flight simulation game experience. In SimFly Pad, you can quickly find a sophisticated flight checklist to help you complete each stage of your flight with precision. SimFly Pad is also the first App that comes with a built-in "Camera" allowing you to capture and record every moment of your flight through your phone. All photos and videos are supported for syncing to the cloud for permanent storage. Through the built-in Cockpit page of SimFly Pad, you can directly manipulate the simulated aircraft in your game, such as turning on or off landing lights, adjusting NAV frequencies, and other operations. (Note: The camera function requires an application installed on your PC to work) All Features: * Interactable checklist * Over ten elaborate build-in checklists. * Supports voice interaction (Beta version) * Supports importing custom checklists. * Virtual Camera * Capture and record your in-game footage in real-time. (requires SimFly Linker) * All photos/videos support lossless synchronization to the cloud. * Your flight data is also carried in your photos and videos. * Support real-time view of in-flight data. (barometric pressure, wind, altitude, etc.) * Support exporting videos with beautiful flight data charts. * All exported videos/photos would carry geographic metadata. (meaning you can view the geographic location in your system album). * Cockpit Instrument Control * Direct control of various panels during flight (autopilot, lighting, switches, flaps, etc.) * Supports A320/A330//A340/A350/A380/B737/B757/B777/B787/C250/G1000/C172/CRJ/GA/TBM930/SR22/B777CDU/StreamingScreen. * All components are implemented natively, offering higher performance and lower latency. * Flight Records * Manage all your flight records by tags. * Supports analysis and display of FDR data. * Support for reviewing the flight path. * Support generating and exporting flight path maps. The checklists currently included in the app are: * Douglas DC6A/6B * Airbus A320NX * Airbus A310 * Boeing 737 * Boeing 777 * Carenado M20R * Bombardier CRJ-500/700 * DATER TMB930 * Bae 146 * Cessna 310R * Beech King Air 350 * McDonnell Douglas 82 * Cessna 172SP * Comanche 250 More checklists and features are arriving. If you have any suggestions, please let us know via email at ethantoken@gmail.com or in the comments. NOTE: !!! Please DO NOT use this App in real flight. This App should ONLY be used for simulation games!!!!

Screenshots

TBM Performance4 screens
SimFly Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TBM Performance at none against SimFly Pad's 12. TBM Performance also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SimFly Pad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. SimFly Pad sells 12 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TBM Performance's written reviews are positive against 60% of SimFly Pad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBM Performance ships an update every 2 months, SimFly Pad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TBM Performance versus SimFly Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBM PerformanceSimFly Pad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOH Performance L.L.C.SeeingSky Inc.

Customer experience

TBM Performance

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

SimFly Pad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

TBM Performance

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

SimFly Pad

One-time12
  • SimFly Pad Premium Panel - B767$19.99
  • SimFly Pad B757 Premium Panel$19.99
  • Premium Panel - B737 Ng/Max$24.99
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  • Premium Panel - A320$24.99
  • Premium Panel - B787$24.99
  • SimFlyPad Premium Panel C250$24.99
  • Premium Panel - B777$24.99
  • Premium Panel - A330$24.99
  • Premium Panel - A380$24.99
  • SimFly Pad A350 Premium Panel$24.99
  • SimFly Pad A340 Premium Panel$24.99
  • SimFly Pad Panel - CRJ$24.99

Questions

Is TBM Performance free?
TBM Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimFly Pad free?
SimFly Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TBM Performance or SimFly Pad?
TBM Performance is rated higher. TBM Performance averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SimFly Pad averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do TBM Performance or SimFly Pad have ads?
Neither TBM Performance nor SimFly Pad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBM Performance or SimFly Pad?
TBM Performance ships an update every 2 months, and SimFly Pad every 2 weeks. Most recently, TBM Performance was updated on October 6, 2026 and SimFly Pad on October 1, 2026.

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