Comparison

ACE vs White Lightning SmartGPU

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

Head to head
About

ACE

This application allows users to create and manage checklists for Garmin avionics. It specifically supports the ACE checklist file format, making it ideal for pilots using systems like the G3X Touch.

Highlights
  • Checklist editor
  • ACE checklist file format support
  • Garmin avionics integration
  • G3X Touch compatibility
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A checklist editor for Garmin avionics that support the ACE checklist file format (such as the G3X Touch).

About

White Lightning SmartGPU

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The White Lightning SmartGPU™ App is a companion for the White Lightning SmartGPU™ and allows users to monitor the external power supplied to their airframe from inside the cockpit through a bonded & secure Bluetooth Low Energy connection, instead of needing to be in the line of sight of the display panel. A compatible White Lightning SmartGPU™ is required for use. +Application Features: - Displays real-time Input/Output Voltage and Current readings - Provides supply health and performance metrics through temperature readings. - Remote pause/resume control of output voltage - SmartGPU™ personalization & configuration +About the product: Designed for the needs of a wide range of general aviation aircraft, from piston-powered to mid-size business jets, the SmartGPU™ sets a new standard in power, control, safety, and convenience. The White Lightning SmartGPU™ is unique with its advanced user interface, remote operation and control via a mobile device app, and its option for full-time battery maintenance charging. Visit https://WhiteLightningGPU.com/ for purchasing information, manuals, and tips! +About Us: White Lightning is made by Audio Authority Corporation. Audio Authority is a small, creative manufacturer that looks for niche opportunities in the electronics field. Our philosophy is to do everything ourselves when possible. We also have our own engineering, sales, support, and shipping departments, all under one roof in Lexington, KY. That benefits our customers because we can more easily and quickly coordinate to solve problems and keep each other up to date. We like to keep the work here in the USA as much as possible.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: White Lightning SmartGPU at 14.0 against ACE's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ACE versus White Lightning SmartGPU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACEWhite Lightning SmartGPU
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPost River SoftwareAudio Authority

In-app purchases

None

ACE

No in-app purchases

None

White Lightning SmartGPU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACE free?
ACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is White Lightning SmartGPU free?
White Lightning SmartGPU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ACE or White Lightning SmartGPU have ads?
Neither ACE nor White Lightning SmartGPU shows ads.

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