Comparison

TBM Performance vs FLT DIR

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

FLT DIR

This app helps pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners manage all aspects of aircraft operations. It offers comprehensive flight logging, smart scheduling, advanced maintenance tracking, and team collaboration features for efficient fleet management.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive flight logging
  • Smart scheduling & calendar
  • Advanced maintenance tracking
  • Team collaboration
  • Fleet management
  • FlightAware integration
Features
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Transform your aircraft operations with Flight Director, the all-in-one flight management app built for pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners. Whether you're logging solo flights or managing an entire fleet, Flight Director keeps all aircraft operations organized and accessible in one powerful platform. ---Advanced Maintenance & Squawk Tracking--- • Track maintenance items with calendar and hour-based scheduling • Set up recurring maintenance (annual inspections, oil changes, 100-hour inspections) • Receive alerts for upcoming and overdue maintenance • Log squawks so the whole team knows an aircraft's discrepancies • Ground an aircraft automatically for overdue maintenance or serious squawks • Detailed maintenance history and completion tracking ---Built-In Invoicing & Billing--- • Automatically bill members for flight time and monthly dues • Flexible billing: monthly, weekly, or per-flight invoicing • Per-member rates and custom charges • Professional invoices delivered by email with one-tap "Mark as Paid" links • Record partial payments and track balances • Credits, adjustments, and a full payment activity log • See uninvoiced flight time at a glance ---Comprehensive Flight Logging--- • Track detailed flight logs with Hobbs and Tach time • Full multi-engine support with per-engine time tracking • Record multiple destinations and flight routes • Assign multiple pilots to flights • Add maintenance flight designations • Store detailed notes and flight information • Automatic flight duration calculations • Powerful filters to find any flight fast ---Group Chat for Every Aircraft--- • A dedicated group chat for each aircraft you manage • Message co-owners, students, and maintenance crew in one place • Share photos and videos, and @mention teammates • Push notifications and unread badges so nothing gets missed ---Smart Scheduling & Calendar--- • Visual calendar interface for flight scheduling • Sync reservations to your personal calendar (Apple, Google, and more) • Schedule maintenance flights and regular operations • Easy-to-use week and month views with quick "Today" navigation • Color-coded aircraft identification ---Professional Reports--- • Export flight logs as polished PDF or CSV reports • Add your company logo for branded reports • Include flight photos in emailed reports • Choose exactly what to include, right down to Hobbs and Tach times ---Team Collaboration--- • Invite partners, students, and maintenance crew • Role-based access control (admin, maintenance, pilot) • Multi-user airframe management • Shared flight logs, maintenance records, and billing • Real-time updates across all team members ---Fleet Management--- • Manage multiple aircraft in one app • Track individual aircraft status (airworthy/grounded) • Monitor airframe timing • Serial number and tail number tracking ---Who Uses FLTDIR--- • Private pilots and aircraft owners • Flight schools and training organizations • Aircraft rental companies • Maintenance organizations • Aviation clubs and partnerships Experience the most reliable flight management app made for real pilots. Don't settle for the bugs, glitches, crashes, and confusion in the other more expensive apps. Download Flight Director today and join thousands who trust the app to log flights, track maintenance, manage fleets, and get paid: the right way this time. FLT DIR: Where aviation meets efficiency. Better Aircraft Management.

Screenshots

TBM Performance4 screens
FLT DIR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FLT DIR at every 2 weeks against TBM Performance's every 2 months. FLT DIR also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TBM Performance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of TBM Performance's written reviews are positive against 90% of FLT DIR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBM Performance ships an update every 2 months, FLT DIR every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TBM Performance versus FLT DIR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBM PerformanceFLT DIR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.8 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1439 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOH Performance L.L.C.Flt Dir LLC

Customer experience

TBM Performance

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

FLT DIR

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

TBM Performance

No in-app purchases

None

FLT DIR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TBM Performance free?
TBM Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FLT DIR free?
FLT DIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TBM Performance or FLT DIR?
TBM Performance is rated higher. TBM Performance averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FLT DIR averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do TBM Performance or FLT DIR have ads?
Neither TBM Performance nor FLT DIR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBM Performance or FLT DIR?
TBM Performance ships an update every 2 months, and FLT DIR every 2 weeks. Most recently, TBM Performance was updated on October 24, 2026 and FLT DIR on October 24, 2026.

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