Comparison

Smart Tools Pro HD vs Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)

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

Head to head
About

Smart Tools Pro HD

This app transforms your iPad into a comprehensive toolkit with over 30 measurement and utility functions. It offers tools like rulers, protractors, speedometers, flashlights, and QR code scanners, catering to various professional and personal needs.

Highlights
  • Ruler and protractor for precise measurements
  • AR-based distance and height measurement
  • Real-time speedometer with HUD mode
  • Flashlight with adjustable brightness
  • Digital compass with GPS integration
  • QR code scanner and generator
  • Spirit level with surface and edge modes
Features
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**Smart Tools Pro - Your Complete iOS Toolkit** Transform your iPad into a professional measurement and utility toolkit with Smart Tools Pro. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, professional contractor, photographer, or just need quick access to essential tools, Smart Tools Pro has everything you need in one beautifully designed app - 30 powerful tools at your fingertips! MEASURING TOOLS (8) * Ruler - Measure objects with precision using your screen or camera. Perfect for quick measurements when you don't have a physical ruler. * Protractor - Measure angles accurately for DIY projects, construction, or educational purposes. Real-time angle display with degree precision. * Slope - Calculate slope angles and percentages. Essential for construction, landscaping, and accessibility compliance. * Distance - Measure distances using AR technology. Point your camera and get instant distance measurements for room planning. * Height - Measure heights of objects using your iPad's sensors and AR. Perfect for measuring buildings, trees, or furniture. * Speedometer - Track your speed in real-time with GPS. HUD mode for windshield reflection. Max speed and distance tracking. * Plumb Bob - Check vertical alignment with a virtual plumb bob. Essential for construction and hanging fixtures. * Angle Finder - Measure angles using camera-based angle detection. Draw and compare multiple angles. UTILITY TOOLS (20) * Magnifier - Magnify small text or objects with zoom control and flash support. Perfect for reading fine print and inspecting details. * Flashlight - Powerful LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and strobe modes. Never be in the dark again. * Compass - Navigate with confidence using the built-in digital compass. Shows direction, coordinates, altitude, and magnetic field strength. * GPS - Track your location with precision. View latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and accuracy. Save favorite locations. * Audio - Advanced audio analyzer with frequency spectrum, waveform visualization, and real-time audio monitoring. * Seismograph - Detect and monitor vibrations and movements. Track seismic activity and record shake events. * QR-Code - Scan and generate QR codes. Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more. * Level - Turn your iPad into a professional spirit level with bubble display. Surface and edge modes with calibration. * Mag Flux - Measure magnetic field strength in microteslas. Detect magnetic objects and monitor field variations. * Reader - Text-to-speech reader for PDFs and images. OCR technology extracts text from photos. Adjustable reading speed. * Color Picker - Pick colors from your camera in real-time. Save color palettes with hex, RGB, and HSB values. * Barometer - Monitor atmospheric pressure. Track weather changes with pressure trends and altitude compensation. * Random Generator - Generate random numbers, flip coins, roll dice, and create secure passwords. Perfect for games and decisions. * Lux Meter - Measure light intensity in lux. Professional light measurement for photography and workspace optimization. * Stud Finder - Detect metal studs and magnetic objects in walls using your iPad's magnetometer. Essential for hanging fixtures. * Sun Tracker - Track sun position throughout the day. Plan photography sessions and solar panel installations with sunrise/sunset times. * Decibel Logger - Measure and log sound levels. Monitor noise pollution and track daily noise exposure with detailed history. * Frequency Analyzer - Analyze audio frequencies in real-time. Spectrum analyzer with harmonic detection for musicians and audio professionals. TIME TOOLS (2) * Stop Watch - Precision stopwatch with volume button control for races and workouts. Record multiple laps with highest/lowest indicators. * Timer - Countdown timer with volume button control for hands-free operation. Download Smart Tools Pro today and discover 30 professional tools in one beautifully designed app!

About

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)

Easily create ICAO-formatted flight plans with this app. Store aircraft details and link them to multiple plans. Generate PDF versions for authorities and utilize a beta map function for route planning and airport searches.

Highlights
  • Create ICAO flight plans
  • Store aircraft details
  • Link aircraft to flight plans
  • Generate PDF flight plans
  • Beta map function for route planning
  • Airport search
Features
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This application will facilitate the creation of flight plans in ICAO format, quick and easy. You can store the number of aircraft you want and link them with the various flight plans that you store in the application. With just a couple of clicks, you will have your flight plan in PDF format ready to be presented to the local aeronautical authority. You can use the included beta map function to search for airport, route planification, check altitude, speed, heading, and more. You can try this app for 14 days or create up to 10 different flight plans, then you must purchase a subscription to continue using it. Terms of Service: https://www.luarnol.com/fplmaker/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.luarnol.com/fplmaker/privacy.html Note: Map function must not be used for real flying, it will need internet to show maps, shown information may be wrong. It can be removed at any time.

Screenshots

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) at 100% against Smart Tools Pro HD's 0%. Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Smart Tools Pro HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) is free to download; Smart Tools Pro HD costs $0.99 up front. Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Smart Tools Pro HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Tools Pro HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Tools Pro HD ships an update every 9 months, Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Smart Tools Pro HD versus Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Tools Pro HDFlight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB325 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShajir KaladyLuarnol LLC

Customer experience

Smart Tools Pro HD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Tools Pro HD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annually subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Tools Pro HD free?
Smart Tools Pro HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) free?
Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Tools Pro HD or Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)?
Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) is rated higher. Smart Tools Pro HD averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Smart Tools Pro HD or Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) have ads?
Neither Smart Tools Pro HD nor Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Tools Pro HD or Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)?
Smart Tools Pro HD ships an update every 9 months, and Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Tools Pro HD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) on October 24, 2026.

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