# C172 Performance vs FlightChex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C172 Performance at none against FlightChex's 10. C172 Performance also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 5). FlightChex's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightChex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. C172 Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for C172 Performance against 4.8 for FlightChex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C172 Performance has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of C172 Performance's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlightChex's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C172 Performance | FlightChex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c172-performance/id741721884/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightchex/id1175161675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POH Performance L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/641403529) | [David Alsbury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606815727) |

## What reviewers say

### C172 Performance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c172-performance/id741721884)

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 172 and 150 aircraft. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures, and emergencies, with additional tools for holds and glide calculations. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across devices.

**Highlights:** Takeoff and landing calculations, Climb, cruise, and descent performance, Instrument procedure planning, Emergency scenario calculations, Interactive hold calculator, Emergency glide distance calculator, Cloud sync for flight plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlightChex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightchex/id1175161675)

This app provides an easy-to-use checklist for pilots to manage flight procedures. Users can create custom checklists or purchase pre-made ones, ensuring they never lose their place during operations. It's also a valuable training tool for flight simulators.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use pilot checklists, Create custom checklists, Purchase pre-made checklists, Offline editing capabilities, Flight simulator training tool, Checklists for various aircraft models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boeing B-17 F/G | Free | one-time |
| Cessna T206H NAV III GFC 700 AFCS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 172B,C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 172M (1975) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piper Arrow II (PA-28R-200) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Katana DV 20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piper Warrior II (1979 POH) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 150/152 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Robinson 44 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jabiru Calypso 2200 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C172 Performance free?

C172 Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlightChex free?

FlightChex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, C172 Performance or FlightChex?

C172 Performance is rated higher. C172 Performance averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while FlightChex averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do C172 Performance or FlightChex have ads?

C172 Performance shows ads; FlightChex does not.

### Which is updated more often, C172 Performance or FlightChex?

C172 Performance ships an update every 2 months, and FlightChex every 2 months. Most recently, C172 Performance was updated on September 18, 2026 and FlightChex on October 1, 2026.

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