Comparison

CrossCheck Checklists vs FlightNexus

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

Head to head
About

CrossCheck Checklists

This app provides a modern, intuitive checklist experience for pilots in the cockpit. It offers seamless syncing across devices, distraction-free navigation, and EFB integration for enhanced flight operations. Create, edit, and share checklists to standardize procedures and improve focus during flight.

Highlights
  • Modern, intuitive interface
  • Distraction-free design
  • EFB integration for split-screen
  • Seamless checklist progression
  • Desktop and mobile editing (Pro)
  • Publish and share checklists (Pro)
  • Sync across all devices
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CrossCheck reinvents the checklist for the digital cockpit. It’s a purpose-built, stand-alone solution designed to stay out of your way, no clunky menus or busy user interfaces, so you can focus on flying. MODERN, INTUITIVE INTERFACE Stay focused on what matters. CrossCheck highlights the current item and keeps completed steps out of the way with a clean, distraction-free design. CrossCheck also eliminates accidental multi-touch inputs in a vibration-heavy cockpit environment. Touch controls are concentrated at the bottom of the screen and designed to resist unintended interactions. EFB INTEGRATION Run checklists side-by-side with your EFB or any other app using split-screen multitasking. No more fumbling between apps in critical phases of flight! DESKTOP & MOBILE EDITING (Pro) Create, edit and share checklists directly from your web browser for true desktop-class editing. All changes sync to all of your devices, so you’re always flying with the latest version. EXPORT & PRINT (Pro) Create a print-ready backup of any checklist, right from iOS or the web. PUBLISH & SHARE (Pro) Standardize procedures across your group. Publish once and share instantly with students, renters, partners, or your entire flying club. Distribute updates seamlessly with built-in version history, no emailing files required! PLAN OPTIONS Free—Download and use unlimited checklists shared by other pilots, with full core functionality and sync across all your devices. Pro—Unlock unlimited personal checklist creation, editing, exporting, and sharing on all your devices. Terms of Service: https://flycrosscheck.com/terms

About

FlightNexus

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FlightNexus: The Ultimate Electronic Flight Bag & Career Companion Turn every sim flight into a real pilot experience. FlightNexus is the all-in-one companion built for serious virtual pilots who want more than “just a map.” Whether you fly Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, or Infinite Flight, FlightNexus upgrades your sessions into a full aviation workflow: plan smarter, track cleaner, communicate with smart ATC, and build a career that feels rewarding. If you love that “professional cockpit” feeling… you’re going to love this. SIMBRIEF INTEGRATION (PREFLIGHT) Start your mission correctly. - Instant Sync: Enter your username in the Preflight tab and grab your latest flight plan in seconds. - Real Briefing Data: Review block fuel, payload, weights, route waypoints, METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs in a premium layout. ATC COMPANION (OFFLINE, PHASE-BASED) Immersive ATC from preflight to gate, no simulator connection required. - Procedural and Predictive: Smart phase flow with proactive advisories, descent timing, handoffs, and contextual reminders. - Voice from Day 1: Offline natural ATC voice output plus push-to-talk voice input for actions, readbacks, and requests. - Serious Pilot Workflow: Readback validation, transcript, sync controls, training/checkride scoring, and exportable debrief reports. ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG (EFB) Your in-flight command center with mission-critical tools in one interface. - Native OFP Viewer: Consult your active flight plan document (PDF) anytime during the flight. - Aviation Calculators: Six professional tools built-in: - Glidepath Planner (TOD) - Rate for Groundspeed (Vertical Speed) - Navigation Solver (Time/Distance/Speed) - Fuel Converter (Volume/Weight) - Weight Converter (Lbs/Kg) - Pressure Converter (hPa/inHg) - Integrated Notes & Checklists: Keep your cockpit organized. Write flight notes and manage procedures directly within the app without switching screens. - Charts NEXUS CAREER MODE Make your flights matter. Build a persistent pilot career across all your simulators. - Rank Up: Start as a Student Pilot and climb toward Senior Captain by flying, logging, and progressing. - Addictive Economy: Earn credits for every mile, then spend them on premium lifestyle and aviation collectibles. - Licenses and Type Ratings: Unlock better opportunities with pilot licenses (PPL, CPL) and type ratings. - Passport and Logbook: Every airport you visit becomes part of your story, including Real Home bonuses. NEXUS ALLIANCE (VIRTUAL AIRLINE) Step into a professional airline environment. - Professional Ranks: Progress from First Officer to Senior Captain. - Advanced Economy: Realistic payroll with base pay, seniority bonuses, and aircraft complexity effects. - Route Mastery: Build reputation on specific city pairs to unlock loyalty-based seniority bonuses. - Boarding Pass Logbook: Review flight history with ticket-style summaries, UTC timing, and payout details. DYNAMIC WORLD MAP (PREDICTIVE TRACKING) No connection plugins needed. FlightNexus uses advanced physics prediction from your OFP. - Smart Route Projection: Follow great-circle progress synchronized to your planned schedule. - Flight Status Overlay: Monitor predicted altitude and active waypoints from dispatch data. - Visual Clarity: A clean interactive globe without complex simulator link-ups. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Your flight stays with you even when you are not staring at the app. - See flight progress and ETA instantly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. FlightNexus is not just a tool. It’s your briefing room, your EFB, your ATC, your logbook, and your pilot career — in one place. Download FlightNexus and make every flight count. Note: FlightNexus is a companion application for flight simulation enthusiasts and is not intended for real-world navigation. Privacy Policy: https://miguelrodriguez.github.io/apps/flightnexus/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CrossCheck Checklists4 screens
FlightNexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlightNexus at daily against CrossCheck Checklists's monthly. CrossCheck Checklists's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CrossCheck Checklists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and FlightNexus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossCheck Checklists ships an update monthly, FlightNexus daily. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CrossCheck Checklists versus FlightNexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossCheck ChecklistsFlightNexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB806 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClearProp Software, LLCMiguel Rodriguez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CrossCheck Checklists

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$14.991 Year
  • Extra$29.991 Year
1 purchases

FlightNexus

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month

Questions

Is CrossCheck Checklists free?
CrossCheck Checklists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightNexus free?
FlightNexus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossCheck Checklists or FlightNexus have ads?
Neither CrossCheck Checklists nor FlightNexus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossCheck Checklists or FlightNexus?
CrossCheck Checklists ships an update monthly, and FlightNexus daily. Most recently, CrossCheck Checklists was updated on August 9, 2026 and FlightNexus on September 17, 2026.

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