Comparison

ASAP STAR for iPad vs ColdTempCorr

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

ColdTempCorr

This professional aviation tool helps pilots calculate necessary cold temperature corrections for flight operations. It ensures compliance with aviation regulations by providing accurate altitude adjustments in cold weather, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Cold temperature correction calculations
  • ICAO PANS-OPS and FAA TERPS compliance
  • Advanced atmospheric calculations
  • Constant Descent Final Approach planning
  • Air data conversions
Features
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Cold Temperature Corrections – Professional Aviation Tool When outside air temperature is colder than ISA, an aircraft’s true altitude is lower than the indicated altitude—reducing terrain and obstacle clearance. To mitigate this risk, regulations require pilots to apply cold temperature corrections. The Cold Temp App streamlines this process with fast, accurate calculations based on the ICAO Cold Temperature Correction Table or precise engineering equations, ensuring compliance with ICAO PANS-OPS and FAA TERPS. In its latest revision, the app has been enhanced with additional modules: • ATMOS Module – Advanced atmospheric calculations, ISA parameters, and air data conversions. • CDFA Module – Constant Descent Final Approach planning with integrated cold temperature corrections. With expanded capabilities, regulatory compliance, and operational accuracy, the Cold Temp App is an essential professional tool for safe and efficient flight operations in cold-weather environments. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ColdTempCorr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASAP STAR for iPad at none against ColdTempCorr's 2. ASAP STAR for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. ColdTempCorr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. ASAP STAR for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASAP STAR for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, ColdTempCorr every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ASAP STAR for iPad versus ColdTempCorr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASAP STAR for iPadColdTempCorr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomated Systems in Aircraft Performance, Inc.AeroKitPro LLC

Customer experience

ASAP STAR for iPad

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

ColdTempCorr

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

ASAP STAR for iPad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ColdTempCorr

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Months subscription1 Month trial$2.993 Months
  • One year subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ASAP STAR for iPad free?
ASAP STAR for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColdTempCorr free?
ColdTempCorr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ASAP STAR for iPad or ColdTempCorr have ads?
Neither ASAP STAR for iPad nor ColdTempCorr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASAP STAR for iPad or ColdTempCorr?
ASAP STAR for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and ColdTempCorr every 4 months. Most recently, ASAP STAR for iPad was updated on September 10, 2026 and ColdTempCorr on September 7, 2026.

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