Comparison

Bell 206B3 vs HELIconnect

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

Head to head
About

Bell 206B3

This flight computer app calculates crucial performance data for the Bell 206B3 helicopter. It assists with weight and balance, load manifests, and real-time performance planning, including OGE and IGE calculations. Ideal for professional pilots and flight students.

Highlights
  • Weight & Balance calculations
  • Load Manifest with electronic signature
  • Performance planning (OGE, IGE, Rate of Climb)
  • Engine Power Check
  • Customizable weight sliders
  • Graphical display of results
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Gyronimo Performance Pad Pro Bell 206 B3 The ultimate flight computer for the Bell 206 B3 for iPad3 (Retina) and iPad Mini (Retina)., or newer devices. *** New: Particle separator / cargo hook option for OGE computation + options for 76, 91 and 96.7 gallons fuel tank (range extender) - WEIGHT & BALANCE - LOAD MANIFEST with ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE - LOAD MANIFEST converted to .pdf document. - PERFORMANCE PLANNING - OGE, IGE, Rate of Climb - ENGINE POWER CHECK with option for particle filter (particle separator kit) - CUSTOM WEIGHT SLIDERS (enter your own equipment, cameras, heli baskets etc) This Performance Pad Pro is a flight computer customized for the Bell 206 B3 helicopter. Weight & Balance and important performance figures as found in the flight manual will be calculated in just seconds. We recommend the Pad for professional pilots, however, it is also a great tool for flight students who want to become familiar with the complex performance calculations of turbine helicopters. A professional Load Manifest will be computed and sent to your email address. THE PILOT CAN SIGN THE LOAD MANIFEST on the iPad. Confirm your calculations by checking the graphical displays. - Set up you own helicopter data (Basic Empty Weight, Mission Equipment etc) - Load and save unlimited flights and helicopter setups - Send data to your email - Check OGE ceiling on a new designed graphical display The Pad does all the complex calculations for you, however, it is very easy to use. Set Pressure Altitude and OAT via sliders and the following will be computed in real time: - In Ground Effect (IGE) max. Weight - Out Of Ground Effect (OGE) max. Weight. - Out of Ground Effect Ceiling (OGE Ceiling) - Rate of Climb - Power Assurance Check (Power and T4 Margin) ***** All results are graphically displayed using the GRAPHS from the FLIGHT MANUAL. Contact us for a custom version or extensions. For iPad 3 (iOS6.1 or iOS 7 recommended) DISCLAIMER: The author disclaims any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages in connection with your access to or use of this software. The information contained in this software is for general information purposes only.

About

HELIconnect

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Discover Leonardo Helicopters Customer Support Training & Digital. By means the App "HELIconnect" you can gain access to all the news, services and newsletter of "Leonardo Helicopters Customer Support & Training".

Screenshots

HELIconnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HELIconnect at Free against Bell 206B3's $39.99. HELIconnect also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

HELIconnect is free to download; Bell 206B3 costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bell 206B3 ships an update every 3 months, HELIconnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bell 206B3 versus HELIconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBell 206B3HELIconnect
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGyronimo, LLCAgustaWestland S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

Bell 206B3

No in-app purchases

None

HELIconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bell 206B3 free?
Bell 206B3 costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HELIconnect free?
HELIconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bell 206B3 or HELIconnect have ads?
Neither Bell 206B3 nor HELIconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bell 206B3 or HELIconnect?
Bell 206B3 ships an update every 3 months, and HELIconnect every 2 months. Most recently, Bell 206B3 was updated on September 12, 2026 and HELIconnect on May 18, 2026.

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