AviCheck vs ACE Checklist Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AviCheck
Manage aircraft checklists with pre-built templates or custom creations. Share and download community checklists, sync across devices, and access procedures offline. Integrates with flight schools and EFB apps.
- Aircraft-specific checklist templates
- Custom checklist creation and editing
- Community checklist sharing and downloading
- Offline access to all checklists
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Smart status tracking for completed items
- Quick switching to EFB apps
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AviCheck – Your Aviation Checklist Companion Whether you're a student pilot working toward your license or an experienced aviator, AviCheck helps you stay organized and fly safely. Manage your aircraft checklists with ease, share with the pilot community, and always have your procedures at hand – even offline. --- FEATURES • Aircraft-Specific Checklists Pre-built templates for popular aircraft including Cessna 152, 172, 182, Diamond DA20, Piper Warrior, and more. • Create & Edit Build your own custom checklists or modify existing templates to match your aircraft's specific configuration. • Community Sharing Share your checklists with other pilots and download community-created checklists for different aircraft types. • iCloud Sync Seamlessly sync your checklists across all your Apple devices. • Flight School Integration Access official checklists provided by your flight school using a license key. • Smart Status Tracking Track completed items, mark open items for follow-up, and see your progress at a glance. • Offline Access All checklists are stored locally and available without internet connection. • EFB Quick Switch Quickly switch to your favorite Electronic Flight Bag app (ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot). --- SUBSCRIPTION AviCheck offers a 1 month free trial. After the trial, choose between: - Monthly: $1.49/month - Yearly: $9.99/year Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. --- IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER AviCheck is a tool to assist with checklist management. The Pilot in Command (PIC) remains solely responsible for all flight decisions. Always verify checklists against official aircraft documentation. Privacy Policy: https://www.avicheck.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.avicheck.app/terms Contact: hello@avicheck.app
ACE Checklist Editor
Create, manage, and execute aviation checklists digitally. Designed for pilots, it offers offline functionality, professional templates, and multi-format import/export for enhanced safety and efficiency in the cockpit.
- Digital aviation checklist creation
- Offline functionality
- Multi-format import/export (ACE, ForeFlight, Dynon)
- Professional templates
- Challenge & Response format
- Revision history
- Smart organization by aircraft or phase of flight
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Transform Your Aviation Safety with Professional Digital Checklists ACE Checklist Editor is the professional pilot's choice for creating, managing, and executing aviation checklists on your iPhone and iPad. Designed by pilots for pilots, ACE brings the reliability of paper checklists into the digital age with powerful features that enhance safety and efficiency. WHY PILOTS CHOOSE ACE • Universal Compatibility - Import and export checklists in ACE (.ace), ForeFlight (.fmd), and Dynon formats • Industry-Standard ACE Format - Compatible with Garmin avionics and other systems that support ACE files • Works Offline - All your checklists are stored locally on your device. No internet required in flight • Professional Templates - Start with expertly crafted templates for popular aircraft or create your own from scratch • External Drive Sync - Keep your checklists synchronized across devices using external drives • Smart Organization - Group checklists by aircraft, phase of flight, or custom categories SAFETY-FIRST DESIGN • Challenge & Response Format - Clear distinction between checklist items and expected responses • Emergency Procedures - Quick access to critical checklists with high-visibility formatting • Warning & Caution Items - Color-coded alerts for critical items that demand attention • Revision History - Track all changes with complete version control • No Distractions - Clean, focused interface designed for cockpit use POWERFUL FEATURES • Multi-Format Import & Export - Share checklists in Garmin (.ace) [.gcl and .gplts coming soon], ForeFlight (.fmd), or Dynon formats with other pilots and avionics systems • ForeFlight Integration - Import your existing ForeFlight checklists and export back in encrypted .fmd format • Dynon Compatibility - Full support for Dynon SkyView checklist format with proper line wrapping • Multiple Aircraft - Manage checklists for your entire fleet in one app • Customizable Sections - Organize by phase of flight: Preflight, Startup, Taxi, Takeoff, Cruise, Landing, Shutdown • Rich Formatting - Add notes, references, conditional items, and amplified procedures • Search & Filter - Quickly find any checklist or item across your entire library BUILT FOR REAL PILOTS Whether you're a student pilot building good habits, a CFI managing training aircraft, or a professional pilot flying complex aircraft, ACE adapts to your needs: • Student Pilots: Learn proper checklist discipline with clear, organized procedures • Flight Instructors: Create standardized checklists for your training fleet • Aircraft Owners: Maintain custom checklists that match your specific equipment and STCs • Professional Pilots: Manage multiple aircraft types with airline-style formatting OPTIMIZED FOR iOS • Native iOS app built with SwiftUI for smooth performance • Supports iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts for each • Document-based app - Open .ace files directly from Files, email, or other apps • iCloud backup keeps your data safe YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • All checklists stored locally on your device but auto synced via iCloud to other devices you control. • No account required • Core checklist editing is available without a subscription; optional subscriptions and lifetime purchases unlock additional features • Export your data anytime in ACE, ForeFlight, or Dynon formats • Privacy-focused: We never see your checklists IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ACE Checklist Editor is designed to assist pilots but does not replace your aircraft's official Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) or FAA-approved flight manual. Always verify checklist items against your aircraft's official documentation. Every aircraft is unique with different equipment and STCs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://www.acechecklist.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.acechecklist.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AviCheck at 100% against ACE Checklist Editor's 50%. AviCheck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). ACE Checklist Editor's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AviCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ACE Checklist Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AviCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AviCheck's written reviews are positive against 50% of ACE Checklist Editor's.
AviCheck ships an update every 11 days, ACE Checklist Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AviCheck | ACE Checklist Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROBERT GEYER | Patrick Michalina |
Customer experience
AviCheck
ACE Checklist Editor
In-app purchases
AviCheck
- Avicheck Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.491 Month
- AviCheck Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
ACE Checklist Editor
- ACE Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- ACE Pro Annual$49.991 Year
- Fly Mode (Lifetime)$4.99
- PDF Export (Lifetime)$9.99
- Beechcraft Baron B55 (BE55)$9.99
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- Beechcraft Baron B58P (B58T)$9.99
- Beechcraft Duchess (BE76)$9.99
- Piper JETPROP (PA46) Checklist$9.99
- ACE File Access (Lifetime)$99.99
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