Comparison

FirstFIDS vs Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor

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

Head to head
About

FirstFIDS

Features
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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.

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Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor

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Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor is a flight optimization application providing pilots with real-time, in-flight, tail specific speed advisories to reduce fuel burn, flight schedule, and saves money. Some of the key capabilities the application provides include: โ€ข Registration based on Jeppesen Delivery Manager Pro (JDM Pro) โ€“ Users can now access the application using the JDM Pro activation link sent in their email. Users can also use the current activation code mechanism when JDM Pro is unavailable. โ€ข Tail number selection โ€“ Users can effortlessly select their desired tail number by leveraging the picker's search and sorting functionalities, simplifying the tail selection process. โ€ข Ability to show and hide sections based on aircraft phase โ€“ Users can easily expand or collapse sections for a customized viewing experience; for instance, collapse the climb phase during cruise for streamlined focus. โ€ข Support for light and dark themes โ€“ Users can view the application as per their viewing preference and switch to dark mode for better visibility in low-light conditions. โ€ข TSP Management โ€“ Users can view all the available Tail Specific Parameters (TSPs) and download the latest configuration package. โ€ข EULA โ€“ End User License Agreement (EULA) is now available within the application where users can view, print and download the EULA document in PDF format. โ€ข Includes recommended cruise speed โ€ข Includes recommended climb speed

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FirstFIDS at 13.0 against Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor's 17.0. On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FirstFIDS versus Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstFIDSJeppesen FliteDeck Advisor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsโ€”
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPad โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZafire LimitedThe Boeing Company

In-app purchases

None

FirstFIDS

No in-app purchases

None

Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstFIDS free?
FirstFIDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor free?
Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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