Comparison

Air Checklists vs SIDEN

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

Head to head
About

Air Checklists

Features
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There are many aircrafts without internal electronic checklists. This software allows you to use same checklist on a couple of devices simultaneously and synchronized - so all status updates will be immediate available on all devices. It could be very usable for two pilots in one cockpit Easy checklist creation in CSV format - you don't need to by of rent it from manufacturers and tailor it for your needs. No internet access needed to synchronize Useful and comfy software for every flight use.

About

SIDEN

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SIDEN is a utility app for xSIID / NExT v2 users to manage NFC chip data quickly and safely. Key features: • Read NFC tags and view UID + NDEF records • Write links and payloads from customizable dashboard tiles • Scan QR codes to add or write URLs • Import links from Share Sheet (URL, text, or QR image) • Reorder, edit, and style tiles (icon, color, title) • Memory Dump tools for Sector 0 inspection • Initialize NDEF and Full Wipe tools for maintenance • Local-first design with iCloud sync • No tracking and no analytics collection SIDEN is designed for fast daily use, diagnostics, and demo/showcase workflows for xSIID/NExT v2.

Screenshots

Air Checklists3 screens
SIDEN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SIDEN at every 7 months against Air Checklists's every 15 months. Air Checklists's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Checklists ships an update every 15 months, SIDEN every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Air Checklists versus SIDEN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir ChecklistsSIDEN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew GromozdinVivoKey Japan LLC

In-app purchases

None

Air Checklists

No in-app purchases

None

SIDEN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Checklists free?
Air Checklists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIDEN free?
SIDEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Air Checklists or SIDEN have ads?
Neither Air Checklists nor SIDEN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Checklists or SIDEN?
Air Checklists ships an update every 15 months, and SIDEN every 7 months. Most recently, Air Checklists was updated on October 10, 2026 and SIDEN on October 25, 2026.

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