Comparison

PlaneRange vs PTC Binder

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

Head to head
About

PlaneRange

Explore the real-world flight range of any aircraft based on passenger load and airline configurations. This app uses actual manufacturer data to display range rings on a map, and works completely offline. Discover how factors like wind and runway length affect flight possibilities.

Highlights
  • Real airline configurations
  • Offline flight range calculations
  • Passenger load slider
  • Jet stream and wind effects
  • Runway and ETOPS checks
  • Save favorite aircraft and airports
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Pick a real airline configuration, drag the passenger slider, and watch the range ring shrink on the map, live. PlaneRange uses real manufacturer data to show exactly how far any aircraft can fly, based on how many people are actually on board. WORKS WITHOUT WI-FI The full app works offline. All aircraft data, airport data, and range calculations happen on-device. No connection needed! Perfect for playing with range scenarios on your next long-haul flight. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Favorite the aircraft you fly most and the airports you care about. Jump back to any combination instantly. REAL AIRLINE CONFIGURATIONS "Boeing 787-9" isn't enough. Delta's A220 carries 109 seats; Swiss fits 125 in the same airframe. More seats means more weight means less range. PlaneRange lets you pick the specific airline config and the ring changes accordingly. No other range tool does this. WHAT YOU CAN EXPLORE - Does a 737 MAX have the range to cross the Atlantic from Dublin? - How much range does a full load cost a 787-9 on the Singapore-New York run? - Can a Gulfstream G650ER circle the globe with one fuel stop? - What does the jet stream actually do to your range ring? - Which aircraft can operate from London City Airport's short runway? 55 AIRCRAFT, REAL DATA Commercial airliners, private jets, and general aviation — from the Cessna 172 to the Airbus A380. Range figures come from Boeing and Airbus Airplane Characteristics for Airport Planning (ACAP) documents and official manufacturer specifications. Payload-range curves use a quadratic fit through three data points, matching the real concave shape of manufacturer diagrams. WIND & JET STREAM Toggle seasonal winds to see how the jet stream stretches your range eastbound and contracts it westbound. Jets at FL350 see full jet-stream strength; turboprops and GA aircraft cruise lower and see proportionally weaker winds. RUNWAY CHECKS Select a destination and PlaneRange checks whether the aircraft can actually stop in time, corrected for airport elevation. ETOPS OCEAN COVERAGE See which parts of the ocean have diversion airport coverage within 60, 120, or 180 minutes — and where the gaps are. FOR CURIOUS PASSENGERS, AVGEEKS, AND FLIGHT SIM PLAYERS PlaneRange is built for anyone who has ever looked out a plane window and wondered where this aircraft could actually reach. The data is serious; the experience is instant. For exploration only - not certified flight planning software. Subscription Information PlaneRange Pro is available as a monthly subscription ($1.99/month), annual subscription ($12.99/year), or a one-time lifetime purchase ($29.99). - Monthly and annual plans typically include a 1-month free trial for new subscribers. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions at any time in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PTC Binder

Organize and showcase your pilot trading card collection. Catalog cards, track their condition, and manage your wishlist. Connect with other collectors and display your progress.

Highlights
  • Catalog and track pilot trading cards
  • Mark cards as owned without photos
  • Snap and store card photos locally and via iCloud
  • Add notes, locations, and favorites
  • Create custom collections and cards
  • View collection dashboard and stats
  • Share trade lists and wishlists
Features
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PTC Binder - The Pilot Trading Card Collector App. Track, organize, and showcase your collection from Aeroméxico, Alaska, Allegiant, America West, American, ANA, Atlas Air, Boeing, Breeze Airways, Calm Air, De Havilland Canada, Delta, Denver Air, envoy, Fast Air, FedEx, Frontier, Garuda Indonesia, GoJet, Hawaiian, Horizon Air, JAL, Jazz, JetBlue, Jetstar, Lost Tails Cards, Maxjet, Mountain Air Cargo, Northwest, Perimeter Aviation, Piedmont, Porter, Republic, Singapore, Skymark, SkyWest, Southwest, Spirit, Starlux, Sun Country, Tally Ho Aviation, Ted, Trading Card Guild, United, UPS, Vanguard Air Care, WestJet, Wings Over Kississing, and airports participating in the NAACS Airport Trading Card Program. FIND A CARD WITH YOUR CAMERA Point your camera at a card and PTC Binder finds it. No typing, no scrolling through binders. If one side isn't enough to tell it apart, add the other and we narrow it down. The reading happens entirely on your device, so your photos never leave it. CATALOG & TRACK Browse the full catalog of pilot trading cards across multiple airlines and airports. Mark cards as collected by taking photos, log the condition, and track your progress toward completing each collection. Own multiple copies? Track each condition separately. MARK AS OWNED Already have a card but haven't photographed it yet? Mark it as owned to track your collection without photos. Free and unlimited for every card in the catalog. SNAP & STORE Photograph the front and back of every card in your collection. Your photos are stored locally and synced across all your devices with iCloud. STAY ORGANIZED Add notes, record where you collected each card, mark favorites, add cards to your wishlist, and sort your binder the way you like it. SEARCH THAT ACTUALLY FINDS IT Search by anything printed on a card, not just the airline or the aircraft. Filter to what you have or what you're still missing. TRADE WITH OTHER COLLECTORS Mark cards you're willing to trade and build your wishlist. Share your trade list or wishlist as an image to connect with other collectors in the community. VARIANTS MADE EASY Cards with variants show an indicator so you always know which version you have. Compare differences side by side and swap your data between original and variant in one tap, including photos and condition. YOUR OWN CARDS TOO Create your own collections and cards for anything that doesn't have a home in another binder yet. DASHBOARD & STATS See your collection at a glance; total cards, completion percentages, condition breakdowns, collection timelines, and trading activity. WIDGETS Add home screen and Mac widgets to show off your latest cards and collection progress. APPLE TV Display your collection on the big screen with PTC Binder™ Theater, available now on Apple TV. EXPORT & SHARE Export your collection data or share cards with fellow collectors. MORE FEATURES Spotlight search for any card in your collection Move personal cards into other binders when you identify them iPad-optimized layout Custom app icons Custom accent color in Settings Light and Dark mode support Siri Shortcuts integration Start building your digital binder today!

Screenshots

PlaneRange4 screens
PTC Binder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PTC Binder at every 4 days against PlaneRange's monthly. PlaneRange's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. PlaneRange sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PTC Binder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaneRange holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaneRange ships an update monthly, PTC Binder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PlaneRange versus PTC Binder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaneRangePTC Binder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel GauthierUmanera LLC

Customer experience

PlaneRange

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PTC Binder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlaneRange

Subscriptions2
  • PlaneRange Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • PlaneRange Pro Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • PlaneRange Pro Forever$29.99
1 purchases

PTC Binder

One-time1
  • Unlimited Cards$4.99

Questions

Is PlaneRange free?
PlaneRange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTC Binder free?
PTC Binder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlaneRange or PTC Binder?
PlaneRange is rated higher. PlaneRange averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PTC Binder averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do PlaneRange or PTC Binder have ads?
Neither PlaneRange nor PTC Binder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaneRange or PTC Binder?
PlaneRange ships an update monthly, and PTC Binder every 4 days. Most recently, PlaneRange was updated on October 22, 2026 and PTC Binder on October 11, 2026.

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