ACE vs White Lightning SmartGPU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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).
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ACE | White Lightning SmartGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Post River Software | Audio Authority |
In-app purchases
ACE
No in-app purchases
White Lightning SmartGPU
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ACE free?
Is White Lightning SmartGPU free?
Do ACE or White Lightning SmartGPU have ads?
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