TinyMIDI vs Simple FTL Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TinyMIDI
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Companion app for the TinyMIDI Morse Code paddle adapter. Allows users to: • Pair TinyMIDI devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Use a side tone generator with adjustable WPM • Test external key input • Test capacitive touch paddle Privacy Policy: https://n6ara.com/privacy-policy/
Simple FTL Calculator
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Plan flight duty with clear times and controls. Simple FTL Calculator helps flight crew and operations teams estimate maximum flight duty periods (FDP) and plan target off-block times. • Calculate an FDP end time from report time, crew type, and sectors. • See split-duty break duration and extension. • Work back from an FDP end time to a target off-block time. • Adjust duty timing and use custom FDP tables for your operation. • Save inputs and results for the next time you open the app. • Use light or dark mode, even offline. Built-in tables and custom settings are planning aids. Check each result against your operator’s approved procedures and the rules that apply to your flight. Questions or suggestions? Contact support@simpleftl.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TinyMIDI at Free against Simple FTL Calculator's $3.99. TinyMIDI also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On 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
TinyMIDI is free to download; Simple FTL Calculator costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TinyMIDI ships an update every 8 days, Simple FTL Calculator every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | TinyMIDI | Simple FTL Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | N6ARA Electronics | Yiu Leung Sze |
In-app purchases
TinyMIDI
No in-app purchases
Simple FTL Calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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