Comparison

AircraftPower vs SwitcheOn

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

Head to head
About

AircraftPower

This app calculates and displays the performance of various aircraft engines. It offers a graphical representation of engine performance charts and allows users to input various parameters to see real-time output. Users can choose between English and metric units for measurements.

Highlights
  • Reciprocating engine performance model
  • Calculates sea level and altitude performance
  • Graphical engine performance chart
  • Manual construction method illustration
  • Input manifold pressure, RPM, altitude, temperature
  • English and metric unit options
Features
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AircraftPower is an Aircraft Engine Performance App. It uses a standard reciprocating engine performance model to calculate and display the sea level and altitude performance of 74 normally-aspirated Continental® engines and 108 normally-aspirated Lycoming® engines. A graphic display shows the engine performance chart and illustrates the manual construction method for determining altitude performance that we learned in ground school (and promptly forgot). As the user changes the input values, using the sliders or the custom keypad, for manifold pressure (or % power), rpm, pressure altitude and outside air temperature, the power output and percent power (or manifold pressure required) are displayed, and dotted lines and colored dots in the graphic display follow the manual construction method. While the graphics aren't really necessary, they are instructive (and interesting) to watch. The user may choose english or metric units for altitude, altimeter setting, temperature, manifold pressure and power output (however, the graphic always uses english units), and may select default values for the inputs and the engine. The user can also choose to input the indicated altitude instead of the pressure altitude (the default), and choose to input the % rated power instead of the manifold pressure. If using the indicated altitude, an input window for the altimeter setting appears.

About

SwitcheOn

Control your power outlets and thermostat remotely. Features include multi-channel power control with temperature sensing and automations. It also offers advanced thermostat functionality for various HVAC systems.

Highlights
  • Remote power control (2 or 4 channels)
  • Temperature sensor and OLED display
  • Time and temperature automations
  • Thermostat for HVAC systems
  • Multi-stage fan and heat source control
  • Easy programming for schedules
Features
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Remote power control and thermostat that Just Works Power Control: *2 or 4 channels and up to 15 amps (1800 watts) *Temperature sensor *Bright OLED display *Local and ZULU time *Automations (Time,temperature minimum/maximum) for each channel Thermostat: * Works with most residential, commercial and RV HVAC systems * 6 outputs to control multi-stage fans, compressors and multiple heat sources * Easy programming for day, time, or day of week

Screenshots

SwitcheOn3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AircraftPower at 4.9 against SwitcheOn's 4.5. AircraftPower also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SwitcheOn's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AircraftPower holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AircraftPower's written reviews are positive against 80% of SwitcheOn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AircraftPower ships an update every 7 months, SwitcheOn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AircraftPower versus SwitcheOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAircraftPowerSwitcheOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better4.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1830 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames PettyMalmoset, LLC

Customer experience

AircraftPower

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SwitcheOn

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

AircraftPower

No in-app purchases

None

SwitcheOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AircraftPower free?
AircraftPower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwitcheOn free?
SwitcheOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AircraftPower or SwitcheOn?
AircraftPower is rated higher. AircraftPower averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SwitcheOn averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.
Do AircraftPower or SwitcheOn have ads?
Neither AircraftPower nor SwitcheOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AircraftPower or SwitcheOn?
AircraftPower ships an update every 7 months, and SwitcheOn every 2 months. Most recently, AircraftPower was updated on November 1, 2026 and SwitcheOn on November 3, 2026.

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