Comparison

MEL Date vs MEL Expiry Calc

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • CAT B, C, D expiry date calculation
  • CAT A date calculation
  • Flight hour calculation
  • One-click expiry lookup
Features
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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.

About

MEL Expiry Calc

Features
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Stay fast and organized during line ops. MEL Date Calc helps you calculate MEL expiries in seconds and keeps your daily callouts in one place. Switch between Local and UTC, log defects by tail, attach Tech Log photos, and generate a clean, share-ready PDF for the day. The MEL calculator is free to use. Logging, photos, and PDF reporting are available with Pro. Pro also removes ads. -MEL Dates Calculate common MEL deadlines (B C D) View results in Local or UTC Clear, readable layout designed for quick checks -Deferred Log (Pro) Track daily line maintenance callouts by tail Save key details (defect, WO, TL page) Mark items as done once actioned (handover, coordination, or system entry) Search and filter your entries anytime -Tech Log Photos and PDF Report (Pro) Attach Tech Log photos to each entry Generate a daily PDF report with tail MEL category and defect details Add large full-page photo pages for readability (ideal for Tech Log Book photos) Share the report via WhatsApp email or any supported app -Pro (Lifetime unlock) Removes ads (ad-free experience) Unlock Deferred Log Tech Log photo attachments PDF report generation and sharing Privacy No account required. Photos you attach remain on your device unless you choose to share them.

Screenshots

MEL Date1 screens
MEL Expiry Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MEL Expiry Calc at Free against MEL Date's $0.99. MEL Expiry Calc also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). MEL Date's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

MEL Expiry Calc is free to download; MEL Date costs $0.99 up front. MEL Expiry Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MEL Date asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MEL Date versus MEL Expiry Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEL DateMEL Expiry Calc
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerhtin kyawAdria Raventos ruiz

In-app purchases

None

MEL Date

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MEL Expiry Calc

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is MEL Date free?
MEL Date costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MEL Expiry Calc free?
MEL Expiry Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MEL Date or MEL Expiry Calc have ads?
MEL Expiry Calc shows ads; MEL Date does not.

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