coolAltitude vs A320 Clipboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
coolAltitude
This professional tool assists IFR pilots in cold weather with temperature corrections for instrument approaches. It integrates weather, runway, and de-/anti-icing data into a clear workflow to reduce workload and enhance situational awareness during flight preparation.
- Temperature-corrected altitude calculations for various approaches
- Integrated weather and runway condition data
- De-/anti-icing support with holdover time timers
- SNOWTAM decoding and braking action information
- Save and share approach presets and operational data
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coolAltitude is a professional aviation tool and calculator for IFR pilots operating in cold-weather conditions. It assists with temperature corrections during instrument approaches and integrates weather, runway and de-/anti-icing data into a single, clear workflow. Designed to reduce workload and improve situational awareness during flight preparation, coolAltitude focuses on accuracy, clarity and operational usability. Some advanced features require a paid subscription. -------------------------------- What coolAltitude does • Calculates temperature-corrected altitudes for ILS (CAT I), RNAV/GNSS, VOR and NDB approaches • Requires minimal data entry, using consistent color coding for immediate interpretation • Displays corrected altitudes along the entire approach profile at relevant DME distances • Supports flight path angle (FPA) calculations for FPA-enabled aircraft • Provides vertical speed reference tables (corrected and uncorrected) for various ground speeds • Includes QNH to QFE conversion tables with temperature corrections -------------------------------- Integrated weather and runway information • Live METAR interaction with automatic propagation of relevant values, including temperature (requires subscription) • SNOWTAM decoding with braking action information • RCAM (Runway Condition Assessment Matrix) based on ICAO GRF • Support for DME shift, including threshold, touchdown zone and displaced DME references -------------------------------- De-/Anti-icing support (requires subscription) • FAA Holdover Time (HOT) Guidelines for multiple fluid types and manufacturers • Integrated HOT countdown timer to track minimum and maximum recommended holdover times • Reference tables supporting assessment of snowfall intensity • Structured storage and sharing of airport-specific de-/anti-icing procedures -------------------------------- Saved and shared data (requires subscription) • Save and reload approach presets for individual airports and procedures • Share verified, structured operational data with other users • Local override of shared data when required -------------------------------- Built for professional use coolAltitude is built by pilots, for pilots. It is designed to support decision-making during high-workload phases without replacing approved procedures. -------------------------------- Important notice coolAltitude is an advisory tool only. It is not certified for operational use and does not replace approved documentation. Use in flight operations requires approval and operation as part of the operator’s Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) in accordance with applicable regulations. -------------------------------- coolAltitude does not replace your procedures. It helps you apply them correctly, even on the coldest days. -------------------------------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
A320 Clipboard
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Airbus A320 Clipboard An A320 Clipboard "ECAM" lookalike with the Pre-Flight Checks. Includes features such as: Basic calculator, Quick Info for NADP procedures; Fuel Discrepancy calculator; and a time selector of the Departure time in UTC, returning automatically the "Time to Go" (T -). Find also on the secondary tabs: Limitations; Memory Items, GRF - SNOWTAM decoder; RWY Performance Basis for T.O. and Landing tables; U.S. Units converter and SM Visibility to Meters table; Flight Time Limitation for variations calculator; some useful Public Address texts; TOC/CRZ actions checklist, TOD/APPRCH actions Checklist. Meters to Feet conversion table for China and Russia IFPB and TIBA procedures In-Flight Contingencies Procedures for OCA, Russia and China In-flight Emergencies procedures such as, Lost comms for NAT, Shannon, Murmansks and Magadan, Lost Navigation capability procedures for NAT, and "square" of equipment required for NAT. Diversion Checklist and Alternate option page. Dedicated page for notes using Pencil or finger. Failures before T.O. diagram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A320 Clipboard at none against coolAltitude's 2. A320 Clipboard also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and price ($5.99 vs $7.99). On ads, 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
coolAltitude costs $7.99 and A320 Clipboard $5.99 up front. coolAltitude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. A320 Clipboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
coolAltitude ships an update every 5 months, A320 Clipboard every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | coolAltitude | A320 Clipboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SilkIdea s.r.o. | Pedro Isidoro |
In-app purchases
coolAltitude
- De & Anti-Icing Pro$7.991 Year
- Save & Retrieve Approach Data$7.991 Year
A320 Clipboard
No in-app purchases
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