Comparison

C172R vs FlyORKA

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

Head to head
About

C172R

This app calculates mass, balance, and performance data for the Cessna 172R aircraft using actual Pilot's Operating Handbook data. It helps pilots quickly complete flight planning, experiment with scenarios, and determine optimal cruise altitudes, takeoff and landing distances, climb data, and stall speeds.

Highlights
  • Mass & Balance calculations
  • Takeoff and Landing distance computation
  • Climb performance analysis
  • Optimal cruise altitude determination
  • Fuel management and efficiency
  • Interactive sliders for scenario testing
  • High-resolution graphics
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Gyronimo Performance Pad -Cessna 172R- The ultimate computer for Mass & Balance and Performance. Compatibility: requires iPad 2 or newer, or iPad Mini Retina  Calculate and interpolate performance data using the actual values from the Cessna 172 R Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). Finish your complete fight planning in just a few seconds. Performance planning has never been easier and quicker. Results are updated immediately and displayed in high resolution graphics, enhanced for the iPad 2/3 and iPad Mini. Change all important values using sliders. Experiment with the results and create "what if" scenarios in no time. Find your optimal cruise altitude, takeoff ground roll, landing distance, climb data and stall speeds. The Performance Pad C172R has seven main pages: 1. The Mass & Balance (or Weight & Balance) Page Calculates Center of Gravity, Moments, Takeoff and Zero Fuel Mass as well as Percent MAC (% MAC). Set person and baggage weights in seconds using the convenient sliders. Check if the CG is within limits using three graphical displays - Moment Envelope - CG envelope - Aircraft axis or see a complete load manifest that you can send to your email address to quickly prove that you have completed the Weight & Balance for you flight. 2. The Takeoff Page Using the actual data from the C172R Operating Handbook the Performance Pad calculates and displays Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on: - Aircraft Mass - Takeoff Elevation in MSL (Pressure Altitude and Density Altitude will be computed) - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Runway Conditions (i.e. paved dry to long grass or snow) - Runway Slope - Wind Conditions Wind Components Computer - Use the Wind Components page to determine your headwind or tailwind component. Rotate the wind dial to set wind direction, set windspeed and the results will be transferred to your takeoff computations automatically! 3. The Climb page Calculates time, fuel and distance based on - Difference between Takeoff Elevation and intended Flight Level - Altimeter Setting - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Headwind or Tailwind Component Also the Rate of Climb and Climb Speed will be displayed. 4. The Cruise Page Using the actual data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook you can determine the optimal cruise altitude based on - Trip Distance - Flight Level - Engine RPM - Temperature - Wind and Altimeter Setting and calculate Break Horse Power (% BHP), Fuel Flow and True Airspeed The Max Range and Range including Reserve will be displayed graphically. The Fuel Management allows to enter Reserve Time for Contingency, Alternate and Final Reserve. The Fuel Usage is displayed graphically. Fuel Efficiency is computed in Miles per Gallon and Liter per 100km to set set results in a perspective. 5. Landing Page Calculates Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on wind, elevation, altimeter setting etc. Like on the Takeoff Page you can use the Wind Components Computer to quickly determine head- or tailwind components 6. Stall Speed Page. Calculates The Stall Speed based on Bank Angle and Flap Settings. Stall Speed will be computed as KIAS and KCAS using the actual values from the Cessna POH. 7. Setup - Load and Save up to five Aircraft Settings and Scenarios. - Send a Mass & Balance Summary to your email address. - Visit our video channel and watch tutorials and video manuals.

About

FlyORKA

This app helps student pilots track and analyze their flights using their phone's GPS. It creates detailed 3D replays, builds a personal logbook, and connects users with a supportive aviation community for accelerated learning and confidence building.

Highlights
  • Record flights with phone GPS
  • Automatic flight logging
  • 3D flight path replays
  • Personalized living logbook
  • Connect with aviation community
  • Track training progress
  • Avoid repeating lessons
Features
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FlyORKA — OR-KA — the flight companion that helps you fly with skill, focus, and grit. Record flights with just your phone. Share with others. Designed by a former flight test engineer, record pilot, and flight instructor. Meet the app built to accelerate your growth — especially if you’re a new or frustrated student pilot who wants to progress faster and build real confidence, not just log hours. — — — — — Record Flights With Your Phone No Need to Buy Expensive Hardware Just tap Record. Your phone quietly tracks your entire flight using built-in GPS. After landing, you’ll: • See your flight log automatically • Remember what you did. Replay your flight path in 3D with altitude, speed, track, wind, timing, and super high-definition maps you’ll love • Create your living logbook — a personal collection of flights, insights, and breakthroughs, not just a record of hours Whether you’re comparing flight tracker alternatives or looking for a way to relive your flight as a stunning 3D video without a camera, this is the simplest way to do it. — — — — — The Best App to Track Your Training Flights (For Students & Instructors) Your training isn’t just a checkbox — it’s how you build confidence. FlyORKA helps you: • Know exactly what to work on next and avoid repeating lessons — saving thousands in training • Stay accountable by keeping buddies by your side; see how their flights help shape your own • Grow with a support system that builds momentum, not pressure. If you’ve ever wondered how to learn faster, how to train smarter, or how to become a pilot with real confidence — this is your companion. — — — — — Pilots on FlyORKA Are Excited to Train With You Unlike social networks, we remove performance pressure and invite real learning. Inside FlyORKA, you’ll find a growing aviation community of students, instructors, and pilots who share: • Recorded flights • Training notes • Tips from real experience • Honest reflections (even from embarrassing flights) • Celebrations of small wins It’s the pilot community that makes flight training finally feel like a team sport. — — — — — Why Future Pilots Choose FlyORKA FlyORKA transforms each flight you record into a personal growth engine using science-backed mechanics that build habits, support systems, and momentum — helping you achieve progress that will genuinely surprise you. Whether you self-study, fly at a top school, or train with independent instructors, FlyORKA helps you learn efficiently and build confidence. — — — — — Getting Started • Skip $600–$1000 of extra hardware and record with the phone you already have • Month-to-month membership, pause anytime • Built for pilots who want to learn from every flight. Safety grows from sharing. Trust is sacred. You control what you share. — — — — — Terms & Conditions: https://flyorka.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://flyorka.com/privacy-policy NOTE ON GPS SUPPORT: FlyORKA relies on GPS to record flights. In some regions or situations, GPS signals may be weak or unavailable, which can affect recording accuracy. Some devices may experience GPS issues that prevent proper data capture. If your flight appears incomplete or inaccurate, try updating your device’s operating system. Please note that some devices have known GPS performance issues with no available fix. NOTE ON 3D PLAYBACK: You can install FlyORKA on your iPad, but many iPad models don’t support our 3D replay yet. To relive flights in 3D, use your smartphone or view them on your laptop at flyorka.com

Screenshots

FlyORKA4 screens

Verdict

The call

C172R and FlyORKA both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FlyORKA's written reviews are positive against 50% of C172R's. FlyORKA also leads on price (Free vs $16.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 23 months). C172R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

FlyORKA is free to download; C172R costs $16.99 up front. FlyORKA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.00 per month. C172R asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for C172R against 5.0 for FlyORKA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of C172R's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlyORKA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C172R ships an update every 23 months, FlyORKA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
C172R versus FlyORKA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC172RFlyORKA
Price$16.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGyronimo, LLCFly ORKA, Inc.

Customer experience

C172R

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

FlyORKA

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

C172R

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlyORKA

Subscriptions1
  • Fly ORKA Member$10.001 Month

Questions

Is C172R free?
C172R costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlyORKA free?
FlyORKA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, C172R or FlyORKA?
C172R and FlyORKA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do C172R or FlyORKA have ads?
Neither C172R nor FlyORKA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C172R or FlyORKA?
C172R ships an update every 23 months, and FlyORKA weekly. Most recently, C172R was updated on October 11, 2026 and FlyORKA on October 3, 2026.

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