Comparison

C172 Performance vs Pocket Checklist

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

Head to head
About

C172 Performance

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
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C172 Performance computes all the useful performance numbers for flight planning for Cessna model 172 and 150 aircraft. It includes calculations for takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures as well as emergencies. It also includes an interactive hold calculator, a risk analysis tool, and an emergency glide distance calculator that handles head and tailwinds. C172 Performance is also available on other mobile devices and as a WebApp (an App that runs in a browser) that runs on a variety of platforms (PC, Mac, tablets, phones). The cloud sync feature allows flight planning profiles entered on any device to be synchronized with your other devices when connected to the Internet. C172 Performance is a free, open-source development effort and has Apps and WebApps for other aircraft. See http://pohperformance.com for complete details.

About

Pocket Checklist

This app helps pilots manage all their aircraft checklists digitally. Create custom lists, access emergency procedures instantly, and track progress to stay organized and prepared for every flight phase.

Highlights
  • Unlimited aircraft checklists
  • Customizable checklist items
  • Instant emergency checklist access
  • Search and organize by aircraft
  • Progress tracking for checklist items
  • Paperless flight procedures
Features
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Pocket Checklist is a fully digital checklist manager designed for pilots who want to stay organized and prepared in every phase of flight. Whether you’re flying a Cessna, Piper, or Beechcraft, this app makes it easy to manage checklists for all your aircraft. Features: • Unlimited Aircraft – Add and organize checklists for every plane you fly. • Custom Checklists – Create and edit items to match your exact procedures. • Emergency Ready – Access critical checklists instantly when you need them most. • Search & Organize – Quickly find the checklist you need by aircraft or category. • Track Progress – Mark items complete as you go, no paper required. With Pocket Checklist, your preflight, normal, and emergency procedures are always clear, accessible, and paperless, right from your device. Fly smarter. Stay prepared. Go fully digital.

Screenshots

C172 Performance4 screens
Pocket Checklist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Checklist at none against C172 Performance's shown. Pocket Checklist also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). C172 Performance's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

C172 Performance holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C172 Performance has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of C172 Performance's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pocket Checklist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C172 Performance ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Checklist every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
C172 Performance versus Pocket Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC172 PerformancePocket Checklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (52 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOH Performance L.L.C.Alex Belser

Customer experience

C172 Performance

All ratings52 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%

Pocket Checklist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

C172 Performance

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket Checklist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C172 Performance free?
C172 Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Checklist free?
Pocket Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C172 Performance or Pocket Checklist?
C172 Performance is rated higher. C172 Performance averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Pocket Checklist averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do C172 Performance or Pocket Checklist have ads?
C172 Performance shows ads; Pocket Checklist does not.
Which is updated more often, C172 Performance or Pocket Checklist?
C172 Performance ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Checklist every 4 months. Most recently, C172 Performance was updated on September 18, 2026 and Pocket Checklist on October 6, 2026.

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