FirstFIDS vs Acron A320 STD 2.0 ETHOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FirstFIDS
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With over 3 billion passengers travelling on over 1 million commercial flights every year, airports and airlines are constantly seeking innovative ways of sharing information to enhance the overall experience of their customers whilst optimising resources and reducing cost. Zafire have created a low-cost, simple, yet powerful flight information display system (FIDS) designed to enhance communication between ground handlers and ramp managers whilst on the move, thereby enhancing the passenger experience and improving service levels. FirstFIDS is a cloud-based solution sharing data across the globe and providing instant access to key flight and operational information. Using a simple, secure app we can distribute all arrival, departure, terminal and airport information across multiple staff devices including smartphones and tablets from anywhere in the world.
Acron A320 STD 2.0 ETHOS
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Acron A320 ETHOS app allows users to run courseware or freeplay Flight Management System Trainer (FMST). It is designed for aviation industry. This app requires a user account given to end-users currently affiliated with Acron ETHOS contract training partner. Please contact your airline training department or flight school for confirmation and download instructions.
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Acron A320 STD 2.0 ETHOS at every 3 months against FirstFIDS's every 13 months. FirstFIDS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FirstFIDS ships an update every 13 months, Acron A320 STD 2.0 ETHOS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FirstFIDS | Acron A320 STD 2.0 ETHOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zafire Limited | Aerosim |
In-app purchases
FirstFIDS
No in-app purchases
Acron A320 STD 2.0 ETHOS
No in-app purchases
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