Comparison

Mach 7 vs Aircraft Perf Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Mach 7

This app provides flight preparation and tracking for VFR pilots of planes, ultralights, and helicopters. It offers an intuitive interface for planning routes, calculating fuel, and monitoring flight progress with GPS tracking on a moving map.

Highlights
  • VFR flight preparation
  • GPS flight tracking on moving map
  • Fuel and weight/balance calculations
  • Weather and NOTAM briefings
  • Offline flight operation
  • Interactive map display
Features
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MACH 7 est un logiciel nouvelle génération dédié aux pilotes d’avions, d’ULM, et d’hélicoptères. Il propose une aide à la préparation et au suivi des vols VFR de façon totalement intuitive. Matériel minimum nécessaire : IPAD 2, iOS 8, CELLULAR ou équipé d'un GPS externe. Pour obtenir un login, veuillez vous inscrire sur notre site ! MACH 7 est divisé en deux parties : le site web de préparation de vol et l’application IPAD de suivi de vol. Au sol : MACH7 « prépa web » permet de préparer son vol à partir d’un ordinateur : trajectoire, devis carburant, masses et centrage, log de nav, profil de vol, météo, Notam, VAC, Sup AIP, base de donnée avec vos aéronefs, etc. En vol : Avec l’application IPAD, MACH 7 « suivi vol » permet le suivi GPS sur moving map du vol préparé sur le web. Le téléchargement du vol préparé se fait en un seul clic avant de partir. Les avantages de Mach 7 sont exceptionnels : - Gratuit. Seules les cartes sont payantes. - Totalement intuitif (aucun sous menus). - Exhaustif : tout est rassemblé en un seul outil - A jour en permanence, via nos serveurs qui suivent le cycle AIRAC Les fonctionnalités de MACH 7 suivi de vol sont les suivantes : - Fonctionnement autonome en vol (pas de connexion nécessaire) - Affichage de la trajectoire préparée - Suivi de vol GPS sur moving map - Possibilité d’afficher de nombreuses cartes interfacées : CartaBossy, OACI 500,000, IGN 250,000 - Route, temps, distances, altitude, hauteur, vitesse sol, temps de vol - Affichage log de nav complet, avec calcul des temps de branche temps réel - Affichage du devis carburant, masse et centrage - Affichage profil de vol de la navigation préparée - Briefing route étroite : metar/taf, VAC, Notam - Météo : temsi, wintem, carte radar, satellite - Zones AZBA - Fonction « nearest » permettant de voir les terrains et points caractéristiques autour de l’avion - Fonction « one touch » : visualisation des zones, fréquences, terrains, point de report - Fonction Go To permettant de rejoindre directement un point ou un terrain Des améliorations et de nombreuses fonctions sont en cours de développement comme la possibilité de préparer son vol depuis la tablette elle même, modifier une trajectoire en route, ou encore l’enregistrement du tracé du vol. Sécurité : L’IPAD et son logiciel de suivi de vol ne sont pas des instruments de navigation homologués ni certifiés et n’offrent aucune garantie d’exactitude et de fiabilité. Ils ne doivent pas être utilisés comme instrument de navigation principal. Consultez les directives EASA et DGAC sur l’utilisation des IPAD et logiciels associés.

About

Aircraft Perf Calculator

This app provides real-time performance calculations for pilots, converting takeoff numbers into instant readouts. It automatically computes adjusted takeoff distance, corrected climb rate, and runway usage based on current altitude and temperature, eliminating the need for paper charts.

Highlights
  • Real-time performance calculations
  • Adjusted takeoff distance
  • Corrected climb rate
  • Runway usage percentage
  • Density altitude calculation
  • Comprehensive airfield database
  • Geolocation and real-time weather
Features
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Real-time performance calculations Performance turns your takeoff numbers into an instant read-out. No more paper charts in the cockpit — enter your manufacturer data and the app does the rest. KEY FEATURES Adjusted takeoff distance Computed automatically for the current altitude and temperature Corrected climb rate The real-world impact of density altitude on your performance Runway usage The percentage of runway required, shown at a glance Density altitude Automatic standard ISA calculation Comprehensive database Over 29,000 airfields (ICAO codes and names) Geolocation Airfields within a 100 NM radius Calculations at your current position Real-time GPS altitude and temperature Automatic/Assisted Selection of Runways based on the wind length of the runway, pilots can select graphically the appropriate runway as well. display of TODA, TORA,etc.. Built-in weather Temperature and elevation estimated automatically via Open-Meteo Visual alerts Color-coded for normal, good, degraded, or poor conditions TRUSTED BY OVER 6,000 PILOTS Co-developed with Xavier ULLIANA — microlight instructor and mountain pilot, and a member of France's national Mountain Flying division. "In the mountains and on the flatlands alike, density altitude isn't a theoretical notion — it's a daily reality. Performance gives me an instant, clear picture of my true performance." — Xavier ULLIANA, Microlight Instructor Algorithm based on the Koch curve, with validated correction factors. PRACTICAL AND RELIABLE Works offline Automatically saves your settings Favorites list for the airfields you fly most Available in French and English Real-time calculations IMPORTANT Performance is a decision-support tool. The pilot in command remains responsible for: Verifying all calculations The final assessment of flight conditions The final decision to take off Compliance with their aircraft's flight manual Factors such as crosswind, runway slope, and surface condition remain for the pilot to assess. Always verify against your flight manual. Safe flights!

Screenshots

Mach 74 screens
Aircraft Perf Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mach 7 at Free against Aircraft Perf Calculator's $1.99. Mach 7 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mach 7 is free to download; Aircraft Perf Calculator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mach 7 ships an update every 3 weeks, Aircraft Perf Calculator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mach 7 versus Aircraft Perf Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMach 7Aircraft Perf Calculator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperX-One Technologyamenai technologies

Customer experience

Mach 7

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aircraft Perf Calculator

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mach 7

No in-app purchases

None

Aircraft Perf Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mach 7 free?
Mach 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aircraft Perf Calculator free?
Aircraft Perf Calculator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mach 7 or Aircraft Perf Calculator have ads?
Neither Mach 7 nor Aircraft Perf Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mach 7 or Aircraft Perf Calculator?
Mach 7 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aircraft Perf Calculator every 7 months. Most recently, Mach 7 was updated on July 4, 2026 and Aircraft Perf Calculator on September 23, 2026.

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