Comparison

B737 Performance Handbook vs 737 Handbook

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

Head to head
About

B737 Performance Handbook

An electronic reference guide for airline pilots and dispatchers, offering tools and comprehensive performance data for Boeing 737 aircraft. It incorporates EASA and FAA regulations with detailed explanations and interactive calculators.

Highlights
  • Landing distance & brake cooling calculator
  • Go-around gradient & limit weight calculator
  • Runway condition report decoder
  • Actual stop margin calculator
  • Wind components / VREF additive calculator
  • Interactive V1 adjustment
  • EASA and FAA edition support
  • Keyword search and bookmarking
Features
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The 737 Performance app for your iPad and iPhone, is an electronic reference guide for professional airline pilots flying a large civil (Class A) twin jet like the Boeing 737, but may also be useful for airline dispatchers and be interesting for trainees. This app contains some very useful TOOLS like: - LANDING DISTANCE & BRAKE COOLING CALCULATOR for various B737 models (CL/NG/MAX) - GO-AROUND (GRADIENT AND LIMIT WEIGHT) CALCULATOR for various B737 models (CL/NG/MAX) - Runway Condition Report (GRF) decoder with runway visualization - Actual stop margin calculator (based on the TAS-effect). - Wind Components / VREF Additive Calculator - Interactive adjustment of V1 to visualize the accelerate-stop and accelerate-go distance. Besides the tools, the app contains all a pilot or dispatcher needs to know about aircraft performance for large civil twin jet aircraft in general and for the Boeing 737 in special. Due to commonality, the information in this app may also serve as reference for other Boeing types. Performance regulations of the worlds 2 main rule making agencies, EASA and FAA, are incorporated, as well as ICAO definitions and remarks. You can switch between the two editions any time. This app explains (EASA/FAA) regulations (based on ICAO) in lots of colorful pictures and additional remarks and you can navigate through BASIC PERFORMANCE NOTES, divided into TAKEOFF (covering a.o. legal performance requirements, reduced takeoff thrust), ENROUTE (covering a.o. cruise altitude/speed, driftdown) and LANDING Performance chapters (covering a.o. dispatch/inflight requirements) and also through the various performance data provided by Boeing in the chapters under PERFORMANCE DATA. In the DATA APPLICATION chapters you can learn how these data are applied based on the actual situation and also other valuable operational information is available. Also computerized performance tool remarks are put in and the contents are updated/expanded regularly. This app includes the following features: - powerful keyword search functionality, with adjustable outcome. - bookmark option - text resize - a glossary containing definitions with links to applicable chapters - EASA and FAA editions, with unlimited switches between the editions. - iPhone support Subscription details: Users who purchased the early edition (before version 2.0) of this app (which has no Tools section) will get an automatic update for free (except for the Tools section) and can subscribe for only the Tools section at a reduced amount. New users (as from version 2.0) subscribe for the complete app. The subscription includes both EASA and FAA versions. Your subscription runs for a period of 1 year, starting the date of in-app purchase. There is no free trial period. The subscription fee is about 10 Dollar/Euro per year for the complete app (applicable to new users) and about 5 Dollar/Euro per year for only the Tools section (applicable to original users). The exact price depends on local taxes and is displayed inside the app. A single subscription can be used on multiple devices (iPad / iPhone) as long as these devices run the same Apple-ID. Your subscription runs until the end of the current period and in between cancellation and refund of your current subscription are not possible. Your app-store account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, therefore your subscription is automatically renewed, unless your subscription is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn-off Auto-Renewal by going to your account settings, anytime after your initial purchase. For Terms & Conditions visit https://performance737.com/disclaimer

About

737 Handbook

An interactive technical guide for pilots, offering quick reference for sim or interview preparation. Features interactive schematics, photos, videos, and a flight deck mock-up. Content is organized for flexible learning, from essential information to in-depth system exploration.

Highlights
  • Interactive schematics
  • Videos of malfunctions and systems
  • FMC simulator with CPDLC/ACARS
  • 737 Flight Deck Mock-up
  • Photo galleries
  • Offline content access
Features
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The 737 Handbook is an interactive technical guide for pilots which provides a quick reference for sim or interview preparation from initial type rating to command upgrade. The app features interactive schematics, photos and videos with unique content. The information is sorted in different levels from most essential information on the page to in-depth information in pop-up windows. This enables you to choose the way you want to learn. Should you require quick reference you can go through the main text in the chapter. Should you, however, wish to explore the systems more in-depth you can do so by opening different pop-up windows, text and playing around with fully interactive schematics. Try it out yourself! Main features: * 226 pages divided into 18 chapters * Over 20 videos of different engine malfunctions and various systems operation * FMC simulator with CPDLC and ACARS * Fully Interactive schematics including Electrical, Fuel, Air Systems and many more * 737 Flight Deck Mock-up * Photo galleries * News section with technical blog posts * All of the content is available offline when online the app checks for content updates Note: The 737 Handbook comes with one chapter and one interactive schematic for free. The rest of the content is available as one time in-app purchase. ——————————————————————————— Terms & Conditions In-App Purchases * The 737 Handbook application offers an “in-app” purchase option which will unlock features listed on the “Unlock Premium Access” page * The “in-app” purchase is valid only on the ecosystem where the “in-app” purchase was made (no cross-platform support) * The “in-app” purchase will unlock premium access on all devices within the ecosystem, provided that the devices are signed in under the same ID * All amounts are payable and charged: * (i) for career pass (lifetime subscription) at the time you place your order * (ii) for type rating pass (6 monthly subscription), at the beginning of the subscription and, because each such subscription renews automatically for an additional period equal in length to the expiring subscription term until you cancel it, at the time of each renewal until you cancel. * You must cancel your subscription before it renews to avoid the billing of the fees for the next subscription period * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription * You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. * You can cancel the renewal of your subscription with the App Store * You will not receive a refund for the fees you already paid for your current subscription period, and you will continue to use premium access until the end of your current subscription period * App Store subscriptions can be managed from a mobile device or computer that is signed in using the same Apple ID as the initial purchase. The 737 Publishing s.r.o. cannot manage App Store subscriptions. * By purchasing the “premium access” you accept these terms & conditions Full Terms and Conditions: https://737-handbook.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Terms+and+Conditions.pdf Privacy Policy: https://737-handbook.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Privacy+Policy.pdf

Screenshots

B737 Performance Handbook4 screens
737 Handbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: 737 Handbook at free with in-app purchases against B737 Performance Handbook's subscription. 737 Handbook also leads on ratings volume (247 vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. B737 Performance Handbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year and 737 Handbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for B737 Performance Handbook against 4.9 for 737 Handbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 737 Handbook has 247 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 87% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B737 Performance Handbook ships an update every 2 months, 737 Handbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
B737 Performance Handbook versus 737 Handbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB737 Performance Handbook737 Handbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.9 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better87.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaurits Hulshof737 PUBLISHING S.R.O.

Customer experience

B737 Performance Handbook

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

737 Handbook

All ratings246 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

B737 Performance Handbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

737 Handbook

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App doesn't work offline
  • Stuck at loading percentages (e.g., 56%, 57%)
  • Premium content not available after purchase
  • App fails to start after updates
  • App not working on iOS 12.5.5
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  • App crashes often
  • Interactive components are very sensitive to touch

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make app available offline
  • Improve interactive component intuitiveness
  • Develop app for other aircraft models (e.g., 777)
  • Add feature to highlight words and make in-app notes
  • Consider sales/discounts on the app
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  • Develop an app for maintenance engineers

In-app purchases

4 purchases

B737 Performance Handbook

Subscriptions2
  • Tools Annual (original users)$4.491 Year
  • Member Annual$13.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tools Lifetime (orig. users)$16.99
  • Member Lifetime$41.99
2 purchases

737 Handbook

Subscriptions1
  • Type Rating Pass (6-monthly)$16.996 Months
One-time1
  • Career Pass (Lifetime)$54.99

Questions

Is B737 Performance Handbook free?
B737 Performance Handbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 737 Handbook free?
737 Handbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, B737 Performance Handbook or 737 Handbook?
B737 Performance Handbook is rated higher. B737 Performance Handbook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 737 Handbook averages 4.9 from 247 ratings.
Do B737 Performance Handbook or 737 Handbook have ads?
Neither B737 Performance Handbook nor 737 Handbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B737 Performance Handbook or 737 Handbook?
B737 Performance Handbook ships an update every 2 months, and 737 Handbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, B737 Performance Handbook was updated on November 1, 2026 and 737 Handbook on November 7, 2026.

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