Comparison

GroundRollCalc vs MiniEFB

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

Head to head
About

GroundRollCalc

Features
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Key Features Ground Roll Estimation Calculates expected takeoff ground roll based on: - Aircraft performance data - Weight and loading - Wind conditions - Density altitude - Runway slope and surface - Runway Visualization Graphical runway display with: - Estimated ground roll marker - Safety margin indicators - Remaining runway awareness Live GPS Mode (Optional) - Track actual takeoff roll in real time - Compare real-world performance to predicted values - Detect deviations from expected performance Aircraft & Airport Management - Store multiple aircraft profiles - Manage airport and runway data - Customize inputs for accurate calculations Built for Real-World Flying - Designed for clarity and speed in the cockpit - Clean interface optimized for iPad use - Focused on practical, decision-support information Important: GroundRollCalc is a supplemental performance tool and is not a substitute for approved aircraft performance data, POH/AFM guidance, or pilot judgment. Always verify performance calculations and operate in accordance with safe aviation practices. Data Sources Airport and aeronautical data may include publicly available datasets such as FAA and openAIP sources. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MiniEFB

Features
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MiniEFB is a smart Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) companion app designed to run alongside your favorite EFB. Perfect for student pilots, private pilots and commercial aviators alike, MiniEFB simplifies managing your flights, pilot logbook, and aircraft - making your flying safer, easier and more organized. Ditch the paper and go digital with powerful tools built for real pilots: - Digital Pilot Logbook: Log flights instantly and securely. Say goodbye to messy paper logs and track every flight hour effortlessly. Keep track of key events, such as instrument flight time, approaches, take-offs, landings and cross country hours. Never again will you have to page through your paper logbook to see if you can get that next rating or endorsement! - Experience Dashboard: Get a clear overview of your total flight time, instrument experience, night hours, take-offs & landings, plus breakdowns by aircraft category, type, and more. See your entire flying career on one handy page. - Currency Status Tracker: Instantly see if you're current on type, night, or IFR. View expiration dates and get clear reminders on what you need to regain currency. Get timely notifications when currency is about to run out, so you can make sure you stay current. - Built-in E6B Flight Computer: Perform essential calculations anytime. Pressure & Density Altitude, Crosswind Component, Wind Correction, Speed, Fuel Planning & Endurance, Rate of Climb, Top of Descent as well as weight, volume distance and other conversions. - Aircraft Logbook & Maintenance Tracker: Auto-generate aircraft logs from your flights, log maintenance performed and defects for your aircraft. Track maintenance due dates and receive notifications for upcoming or overdue items, helping you keep your aircraft airworthy. - Interactive Aircraft Checklists: Customize and create digital checklists for your aircraft from normal operations to emergencies. Go paperless from startup to shutdown; interactive, reliable and always at hand. It is easy to become distracted during a flight, maybe by other traffic in the area, or unexpected instructions from air traffic control. With digital checklists, you'll never forget where you got to before the interruption. - Real-Time Flight Tracker: Time flights live, then log them directly to your pilot and aircraft logbooks. Flying IFR? Accurately capture actual IMC time with ease. Get useful information, such as your closest airports or distance to your next waypoint. Note that MiniEFB is not intended as a primary navigation source, only to provide useful, additional information to assist with situational awareness. Pilots are responsible for ensuring approved instruments or devices are used for navigation. - Fuel Estimations & Tracking: Estimate fuel quantity and endurance based on your aircraft's average fuel burn while tracking flights. While pilots should always rely on their on-board fuel quantity gauges, MiniEFB helps take the guesswork out of fuel management. - Fuel Tank Reminders: Fly a low-wing aircraft? Ever forgot to switch fuel tanks during an uneventful cruise? With MiniEFB you'll never forget again. While tracking an active flight, you set your preferred tank switching interval and it will remind you every time it is due. - Reminders & Notifications: Get alerts for medical renewals, flight reviews, maintenance, currency expirations and more. Stay compliant without the hassle. - Red-Shift Night Mode: Night flying is easy if you preserve your night vision, our app had a handy, red-shifted night mode, with colors optimized for night flying. Whether you're building hours as a student, staying current as a private pilot or flying professionally, MiniEFB is a lightweight, powerful companion that enhances your flying experience without replacing your primary EFB. Fly smarter, log better and stay safe with MiniEFBβ€”your all-in-one pilot assistant.

Screenshots

GroundRollCalc4 screens
MiniEFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GroundRollCalc at every 5 days against MiniEFB's every 5 weeks. MiniEFB's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. GroundRollCalc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MiniEFB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroundRollCalc ships an update every 5 days, MiniEFB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GroundRollCalc versus MiniEFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroundRollCalcMiniEFB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.514.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size185 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRob HoneycuttRUDOLPH BOSMAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GroundRollCalc

Subscriptions2
  • GroundRollCalc Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • GroundRollCalc Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Live GPS$5.99
2 purchases

MiniEFB

Subscriptions2
  • MiniEFB Premium$2.991 Month
  • MiniEFB Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GroundRollCalc free?
GroundRollCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiniEFB free?
MiniEFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GroundRollCalc or MiniEFB have ads?
Neither GroundRollCalc nor MiniEFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroundRollCalc or MiniEFB?
GroundRollCalc ships an update every 5 days, and MiniEFB every 5 weeks. Most recently, GroundRollCalc was updated on September 11, 2026 and MiniEFB on September 22, 2026.

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