Comparison

coolAltitude vs Logipad XPL

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

Head to head
About

coolAltitude

This app provides pilots with essential tools for cold-temperature altitude corrections, approach profiles, and de-icing calculations. It integrates weather data and offers a clear interface for critical flight planning information.

Highlights
  • Cold-temperature altitude corrections
  • Approach profile visualization
  • De-icing and holdover time calculations
  • FMS-style approach setup
  • METAR, TAF, and runway condition integration
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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coolAltitude brings cold-temperature altitude corrections, approach profiles and de-icing tools into one focused workspace for pilots. ALTITUDE CORRECTIONS Enter the temperature and approach data, compare entered and corrected altitudes, and see the result in a clear approach profile. Select the correction method and rounding option for your workflow. DME shift helps put distance references in context. APPROACH SETUP Use the FMS-style interface to work with airport, runway and approach data. A structured display and dedicated keys keep the setup readable alongside the profile. DE-ICING AND HOLDOVER TIME Select the applicable conditions, fluid type and concentration. Review the available holdover guidance and keep the countdown visible during your workflow. WEATHER AND RUNWAY CONTEXT Consult METAR, TAF and runway-condition information alongside your calculations. Online information depends on the availability of the connected services. READABLE IN LIGHT AND DARK Clear colour roles distinguish inputs, corrected values and shifted values. Light and Dark appearances support different lighting conditions, with restrained surfaces and readable controls. Some features require an in-app subscription. Check the in-app purchase screen for the features included, subscription terms and current pricing. Use current operational information and the procedures applicable to your aircraft and operation when assessing results. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Logipad XPL

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Logipad Electronic Flight Bag is the right choice if you are looking for a highly customizable, flexible, and comprehensive information management solution. Our solution stores and retrieves data and documents, digitizes workflows and processes and helps you to achieve a paperless cockpit. Our Electronic Flight Folder module is not just about replacing paper-based briefings; it is a matter of managing flight briefing processes in an efficient way. Logipad delivers smooth data handling on board of an aircraft and facilitates the communication between the flight crew and flight operations or EFB administrators. It helps you to save work time and costs, as well as decrease potential mistakes. Small, medium-sized, and even large airlines can rely on a safe and secure solution. Nowadays, a modern EFB is not just a self-sufficient application, it’s an application that integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructures. We adjust the look, structure and process to the demands of our customers. The eForms module allows you to collect individual data inputs in an intuitive way.

Screenshots

coolAltitude4 screens
Logipad XPL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Logipad XPL at Free against coolAltitude's $7.99. Logipad XPL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Logipad XPL is free to download; coolAltitude costs $7.99 up front. coolAltitude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Logipad XPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

coolAltitude ships an update every 3 months, Logipad XPL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
coolAltitude versus Logipad XPL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercoolAltitudeLogipad XPL
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB161 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSilkIdea s.r.o.DextraData GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

coolAltitude

Subscriptions2
  • De & Anti-Icing Pro$7.991 Year
  • Save & Retrieve Approach Data$7.991 Year
None

Logipad XPL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is coolAltitude free?
coolAltitude costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Logipad XPL free?
Logipad XPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do coolAltitude or Logipad XPL have ads?
Neither coolAltitude nor Logipad XPL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, coolAltitude or Logipad XPL?
coolAltitude ships an update every 3 months, and Logipad XPL every 3 weeks. Most recently, coolAltitude was updated on November 6, 2026 and Logipad XPL on October 27, 2026.

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