MEL Date vs Plen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MEL Date
This utility calculates expiry dates for specific categories (B, C, D) with a single click. It also includes functionality for CAT A date and flight hour calculations.
- CAT B, C, D expiry date calculation
- CAT A date calculation
- Flight hour calculation
- One-click expiry lookup
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MEL Date Calculator is a quick tool to look at the expiry date of CAT B,C,D with one click and still has a provision for CAT A date and flight hour calculation too.
Plen
Track aircraft in real-time with live location updates. See planes as they fly and monitor weather conditions along their routes. Discover various types of aircraft with this intuitive radar tool.
- Real-time ADS-B tracking
- Live aircraft location updates
- Weather updates for flight paths
- Discover different types of aircraft
- Intuitive radar interface
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Meet Plen. Plens are in the sky all around us. Track plens with Plen, find plens, see plens. All with Plen. Find fun plens, fast plens, slow plens. Plen. Key Features: Real-Time ADS-B Tracking: Plen location updated in real time. Weather Updates: Watch plens fly through sky poofs. Download Plen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Plen at Free against MEL Date's $0.99. On review sentiment, 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
Plen is free to download; MEL Date costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MEL Date | Plen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | htin kyaw | Automata Solutions Ltd. |
Customer experience
MEL Date
Plen
In-app purchases
MEL Date
No in-app purchases
Plen
No in-app purchases
