ASAP STAR for iPad vs EAA Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASAP STAR for iPad
This application provides instant, accurate, and reliable takeoff/landing performance and weight & balance data for aviation operations. It features a comprehensive airport database and automated monthly updates to ensure current information for calculations, maximizing payload and safety.
- Instantaneous takeoff/landing performance calculations
- Accurate weight & balance data
- Extensive airport database (20,000+ runways)
- Automated monthly data updates
- User-defined NOTAM shortened runway option
- Maximizes payload without compromising safety
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ASAP STAR systems provide instantaneous, accurate, and reliable takeoff/landing performance (runway analysis) and weight & balance data. With airport data and surveillance for over 20,000 runways worldwide, STAR's airport database offers analysis in even the most remote locations. Automated monthly data updates ensure that the system is always using the current data. The Flight Management screen serves as the central hub for the STAR systems. From here, the operator begins a flight by entering vital flight information, such as flight number, aircraft, flight date, and departure, arrival, and alternate airports. The operator can then move on to the dedicated Weight & Balance or Runway Analysis screens to enter the respective information and perform calculations. All of the critical results will be transferred back to the Flight Management screen, giving the operator a "snap shot" of all the necessary information needed to takeoff. The STAR systems will take the guess work out of critical weight & balance calculations. The intuitive Weight & Balance screen enables the operator to quickly and accurately perform all the necessary calculations and ensures all loading limits are met. Takeoff weight, CG, and trim tab settings are instantly produced with supreme accuracy. On the Runway Analysis screen, the STAR system produces maximum performance weights for actual atmospheric, runway, and aircraft systems conditions. By calculating for only one set of conditions, payload can be maximized without compromising safety. Maximum takeoff weights for different runways can be quickly compared, then the operator can select a specific runway to view other important data like power settings, V-speeds, stabilizer settings, and more. STAR also offers operators the ability to create their own NOTAM shortened runway, a user friendly function that allows for instantaneous, last minute calculations for changes in airport data. This eliminates the rush for obtaining last minute and shortened takeoff/landing performance, associated possible flight delays, and emergency fees. STAR is a pure self-contained solution for takeoff/landing performance. The STAR advantages will be apparent almost immediately. The user will see just how easy the system is to operate and how quickly data is calculated. However, the most important benefit will be seen later on - the cost savings STAR will provide to your operation. A major air cargo operation projected an annual savings of over $2,000,000 just in increased fuel efficiency thanks to the performance optimization that STAR provides.
EAA Events
This app provides comprehensive event information for aviation enthusiasts, allowing users to browse, filter, and search for activities, attractions, and exhibitors. Users can plan their visit by building a personalized itinerary and receive important notifications about schedule changes and weather.
- Event browsing and filtering
- Searchable attractions and exhibitors
- Personalized itinerary builder
- Real-time notifications
- Schedule change alerts
- Weather updates
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Whether you come to fly or to watch, the official EAA Events app is a must-have for attendees who want the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” at their fingertips! EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is our flagship seven-day event, in July at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and is the ultimate celebration of aviation. Features of the app include: View, filter, and search EAA AirVenture events, attractions, guest services, destinations, workshops, speakers, and exhibitors. Plan Your Visit & Build Your Itinerary Browse the schedule of events and create your own personal day-by-day, hour-by-hour itinerary so that you don’t miss the events, activities, and exhibitors. Upon downloading the app, you’ll need to enter your name and email address, then respond to the email confirmation message. Then you’ll be able to build your itinerary on the EAA Events desktop portal and view or adjust your itinerary from your mobile device. Notifications Receive in-app notifications regarding activities, weather, and important schedule changes from the app home screen or main navigation menu. You’ll find the most up-to-date news and information and can even have your mobile device notify you when notifications are published in the app. The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 event in the app is sponsored by BendixKing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASAP STAR for iPad at 4.3 against EAA Events's 2.5. ASAP STAR for iPad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). EAA Events's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ASAP STAR for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EAA Events has 102 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ASAP STAR for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, EAA Events every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASAP STAR for iPad | EAA Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 2.5 (102 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automated Systems in Aircraft Performance, Inc. | EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC. |
Customer experience
ASAP STAR for iPad
EAA Events
Bugs and requests
ASAP STAR for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
EAA Events
Reported bugs
11 issues- Login process does not complete
- Event not listed in app
- Links to log in do not work
- Infinite login loop
- Code expired, cannot get new code
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- App opens to a blank screen
- EAA radio cuts out, ads too loud/delayed
- Map requires download each time
- Search field does not find vendors
- Login requires email link, not a code
- App not working on iOS 18.5
Requested features
8 requests- Offline map functionality
- Improved search tool
- Interactive GPS map like old app
- Ability to use EAA credentials for login
- Fix duplicate event listings with all times
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- Add map reference points
- Allow app access on multiple devices with one login
- Make app functional without login for basic info
In-app purchases
ASAP STAR for iPad
No in-app purchases
EAA Events
No in-app purchases









