VarioTB vs Apronboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VarioTB
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A variometer app built with SwiftUI for paraglider and glider pilots, focused on a customizable panel layout with free pixel positioning. It includes Turkish/English UI, satellite map, barometric vario, heading-up wind dial, thermal radar, live + FAI-validated dual-layer triangle detection, XCTrack v2–compatible competition tasks (XCTSK QR), an FAI practice simulator triggered from the pilot position, IGC flight recording, LiveTrack24 live tracking, and Siri Shortcuts. Target device: iPhone 15/16 Pro (iOS 17+) — requires a barometer and high-accuracy GPS.
Apronboard
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ApronBoard is a personal maintenance organizer built for aviation. Plan shifts, run turnaround air logs, keep aircraft notes and checklists, and keep manuals and parts close - all on your device. No account. No cloud inbox for your work. BUILT FOR THE APRON • Air logs for turnaround work - registration, schedule, status, and service notes • Roster calendar with stations, reminders, and day notes • Notes grouped by aircraft registration and type • Reusable job and inspection checklists • Dated to-dos for the day • Technical references and cards by aircraft type • Parts catalogue with part numbers and IPC-style lookups • Quick tools: MEL deferral helper, units, fraction inch, inspection timer • Live UTC clock when you need it YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Local encrypted storage on your device • Optional encrypted backups you control • Share selected content when you choose • No ads and no analytics SDK collecting your maintenance records ApronBoard is a personal productivity tool for maintenance professionals. It is not a certified record system and is not intended for regulatory sign-off or official release documentation. Follow your employer’s procedures and approved manuals. https://timete.lu/apps/apronboard/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Apronboard at 3 against VarioTB's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | VarioTB | Apronboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ahmet ates | Alper Senturk |
In-app purchases
VarioTB
No in-app purchases
Apronboard
No in-app purchases









