CrashMatrix Pro vs AerialScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrashMatrix Pro
This app provides over 37 industry-standard calculators for advanced collision analysis. Developed by an experienced professional, it offers tools for speed analysis, intermediate calculations, and advanced reconstruction, all accessible offline.
- 37+ industry-standard calculators
- Speed analysis tools
- Intermediate and advanced analysis
- Reconstruction specialties
- Formula reference cards
- Unit converter
- Offline functionality
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CrashMatrix Pro puts the power of advanced collision analysis in your pocket. Built by a veteran law enforcement professional with 35+ years of experience, this app delivers 37+ industry-standard calculators used in traffic crash reconstruction. SPEED ANALYSIS Speed from Skid Marks Slide to Stop Combined Speed Critical Speed Yaw Vault / Flip Speed from Fall Multi-Surface Speed INTERMEDIATE TOOLS Time & Distance Perception-Reaction Distance Stopping Distance Acceleration / Deceleration Grade Adjustment Drag Factor Kinetic Energy ADVANCED ANALYSIS Momentum (Inline & 360 Vector) Delta-V Crush Energy Coefficient of Restitution Law of Cosines Closing Speed RECONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES Motorcycle Slide Rider Vault Wheelbase Reduction Truck/Trailer Momentum Trailer Braking Rollover Speed Pedestrian Speed Bicycle Speed And more ADDITIONAL FEATURES Complete Formula Reference Cards with worked examples Unit Converter (Feet/Inches, MPH/FPS) Imperial and Metric toggle on every calculator Step-by-step completed formulas shown with every calculation Common drag factor and braking efficiency reference tables Works 100% offline — no internet required Designed for law enforcement officers, accident reconstructionist, insurance investigators, and forensic engineers who need accurate, reliable calculations in the field. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No data collection.
AerialScore
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AerialScore is a free NIST drone evaluation scoring app built for UAS trainers, proctors, and public safety agencies conducting Unmanned Aircraft System flight evaluations at Levels 1 through 5. Whether you are law enforcement, fire departments, emergency management, or search and rescue operations, AerialScore gives you everything you need to run a professional sUAS Pilot evaluation from start to finish, no subscription required. —— SCORE NIST EVALUATIONS WITH CONFIDENCE —— AerialScore guides you through every step of the NIST Standard Test Method evaluation process. Score alignment and acuity for all bucket positions across every test type, enforce section timers with haptic and audio confirmation, and validate scores before generating a final scorecard. Supports all NIST test layouts including Position, Traverse, Orbit, Inspect, Recon, Perch, Post, Alley, Ground, and Wall. ——— PILOT HISTORY AND PROGRESS TRACKING ——— Every completed evaluation is attached to the pilot being tested. View a pilot's full testing history across all levels and sessions — section-by-section score breakdowns, lap times, pass/fail records, and improvement tracking over time. Proctors can instantly see where a pilot is improving and where additional practice is needed before their next evaluation. ——— PROFESSIONAL PDF SCORECARDS ——— Generate professional PDF scorecards instantly at the end of every test. Each scorecard includes full pilot and proctor information, test conditions, alignment and acuity scores, section lap times, session notes, and your agency logo. Share via email, upload to cloud storage, or send directly to saved recipients — all from the Results screen. ——— ANIMATED FLIGHT GUIDES ——— Step-by-step animated flight path visualizations for every NIST test type and layout help proctors brief pilots accurately and verify correct drone positioning during the evaluation. Combined multi-section guides cover Level 2 Full, Level 3 Full with Acuity, and Level 4 and 5 All Five configurations. Official NIST Test Lane Images are included for every layout. ——— BUILT FOR THE FIELD ——— AerialScore is designed to work where evaluations actually happen — remote airfields, indoor facilities, and locations with no cell coverage. Every feature works fully offline. The pilot intake form saves your common test conditions so repeat sessions take seconds to set up. ——— KEY FEATURES ——— - Full scoring support for NIST Levels 1 through 5 - All 10 test lane layouts supported - Pilot history with progress tracking - Animated step-by-step flight guides for every test type - Official NIST Test Lane Images - Built-in section timer with lap recording - Professional PDF scorecard generation - Agency logo on every PDF - Send PDFs via email or upload to cloud storage - Saved PDF recipient address book - Pilot intake form with saved default values - Settings backup and restore - Works fully offline — no internet required - Free for every user — all features included ——— SUPPORT AERIALSCCORE ——— AerialScore is completely free. All features are available to every proctor at no cost — no subscription, no paywall, no limitations. If AerialScore saves you time in the field and you would like to support its continued development, a voluntary annual subscription is available at the level of your choosing. Supporting is never required. ——— ABOUT ——— AerialScore was developed by a public safety professional, FAA Part 107 certified UAS pilot, and RTC-certified proctor based in Louisville, Kentucky. Every feature comes from real field experience conducting NIST evaluations. AerialScore is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST Standard Test Methods are publicly available documents used as a scoring reference framework. Questions or feedback? Use the Send Feedback button inside the app or email Ricardo.Fox@AerialReady.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AerialScore at Free against CrashMatrix Pro's $9.99. CrashMatrix Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads 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
AerialScore is free to download; CrashMatrix Pro costs $9.99 up front. AerialScore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. CrashMatrix Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
CrashMatrix Pro ships an update every 4 days, AerialScore every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrashMatrix Pro | AerialScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Watson | RICARDO ALLAN FOX |
In-app purchases
CrashMatrix Pro
No in-app purchases
AerialScore
- AerialScore Pro Annual 4.997 Days trial$4.991 Year
- AerialScore Pro Annual 9.997 Days trial$9.991 Year
- AerialScore Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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