Comparison

VarioTB vs Apronboard

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

Head to head
About

VarioTB

Features
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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.

About

Apronboard

Features
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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

Screenshots

VarioTB4 screens
Apronboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
VarioTB versus Apronboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVarioTBApronboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerahmet atesAlper Senturk

In-app purchases

None

VarioTB

No in-app purchases

None

Apronboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VarioTB free?
VarioTB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apronboard free?
Apronboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VarioTB or Apronboard have ads?
Neither VarioTB nor Apronboard shows ads.

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