# Lightspeed Aviation vs Virtual PAPI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual PAPI at 100% against Lightspeed Aviation's 0%. Virtual PAPI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Lightspeed Aviation's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightspeed Aviation | Virtual PAPI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-papi/id6755373746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 351 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightspeed Aviation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541925734) | [Marlon Dutra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853486062) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightspeed Aviation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-aviation/id6636483867)

This app allows pilots to record radio conversations, playback transmissions, and archive flight recordings for post-flight analysis and training. It aims to enhance safety for pilots and passengers during flights.

**Highlights:** Record radio conversations, Playback transmissions, Archive flight recordings, Draw diagrams, Post-flight briefings, Training tool

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual PAPI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-papi/id6755373746)

This app offers adjustable visual descent guidance for any runway, allowing pilots to select airports and runways, then customize descent angles and aiming points. It provides accurate vertical guidance for various approach types and works offline with an extensive runway database.

**Highlights:** Adjustable visual descent guidance, Select airport and runway, Customize descent angle and aiming point, Accurate vertical guidance, Works offline, 30,000+ runway database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightspeed Aviation free?

Lightspeed Aviation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual PAPI free?

Virtual PAPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Lightspeed Aviation or Virtual PAPI have ads?

Lightspeed Aviation shows ads; Virtual PAPI does not.

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