Comparison

Durham Flight Centre W&B vs SmartControls

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

Head to head
About

Durham Flight Centre W&B

This app helps pilots calculate aircraft weight and balance for specific planes. It allows users to input weights for pilot, passengers, fuel, and baggage to determine if the aircraft is within operational limits. A color-coded system indicates whether the aircraft is within, outside utility, or outside normal limits.

Highlights
  • Aircraft weight and balance calculation
  • Specific to DFC planes
  • Input pilot, passenger, fuel, and baggage weights
  • Calculates moments and verifies limits
  • Color-coded limit indicators
  • Stores pilot weight preference
Features
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Established in 1997, Durham Flight Centre or DFC has been training aspiring pilots for more than 15 years. Located in the Enterprise Airlines hanger building on the grounds of Oshawa Municipal Airport, DFC has earned the reputation of being a top notch flight school that charges fair prices for ground training, instructor time and plane rentals. Durham Flight Centre weight and balance calculator is specific to DFC planes. The app holds the current basic empty weight, arms and moments of each DFC plane. If the BEW or Moment for the plane changes, the app will be updated and distributed to the pilots who have the app on their device and the device is able to receive updates. Pilots will pick a DFC plane and enter in the weights(pounds) for the pilot, passengers, fuel (gallons) and baggage. The app then calculates the moments for each arm and verifies if you are within or out of limits for weight and center of gravity. If the Fuel Used (gallons) section is filled out then a landing weight and C of G is calculated for you. A simple colour code lets you know if you are within the weight and C of G limits. Green = within limits Yellow = outside of utility limits, but within normal limits (C172s) Red = outside limits Also set up your preferences for the app on the Settings menu, including storage of your weight to make entering in pilots weight automatic. Disclaimer: It is still the PIC's responsibility to make sure the aircraft is properly loaded.

About

SmartControls

This app allows you to remotely control your vehicle's starter system, lock/unlock doors, and receive security alerts. It requires a specific hardware add-on and professional installation to function.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Keyless entry and trunk release
  • Security system arming/disarming
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Up to 1.5 miles operating range
  • Multi-vehicle operation
Features
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Connected SmartControl™ ------- HARDWARE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR USAGE ------- Connected SmartControl™ is the fastest, easiest, most versatile and complete remote starter Add-on Smart Antenna and Remote Control system utilizing a smartphone solution to stay connected with your vehicle with up to 1.5 miles of operating range. Using the Connected SmartControl™ app, you can control your vehicle doors (Lock/Unlock), remote Start or Stop your engine and more. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use Connected SmartControl™ on your vehicle, a Connected SmartControl™ device and compatible remote starter must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized Connected SmartControl™ retailer, visit https://connectedremotestart.com/find-a-dealer.html KEY FEATURES • No monthly fees • Remote start engine • Remote shutdown engine • Keyless entry access • Trunk release • Open/Close motorized liftgate (if equipped) • Factory or Aftermarket Security system Arming/Disarming • Up to 4 Customizable auxiliary functions • Push notifications for security alerts • System Bluetooth connection status • Real-time smartphone interaction • Intuitive user display • Alarm notification with zones identification • True runtime display • Environment temperature • Vehicle and transmitter battery level indicator • Multi vehicle operation • True 2-way communication™ powered by LoRa technology™ • BLE Direct Connect pair up to 4 smartphones directly to the antenna REMOTE STARTER COMPATIBILITY Connected SmartControl™ is currently compatible with the following brands of remote starter and/or security systems: ADS • iDatastart HCx • iDatastart BMx • iDatastart BZx • iDatastart VWx ADS-AL-CA • AKX / OEM ASTROSTART • AF-D600 AUTOSTART • ASD200 • ASD600 COMPUSTAR • CM-7XXX • CM-6XXX • CM-900 • FT-xxx-DC • FT-DC2 • FT-DC3 CRIMESTOPPER • RS-00 • RSx-G5 • SP402 • SP502 DIRECTED • DBALL 2 • DB3 • 4X10 • 5X10 • DS4+ FORTIN • Evo-All • Evo-One MIDCITY ENGINEERING • All modules with Drone telematics port OMEGA • All modules with Blue telematics port VOXX • Flashlogic: All FLRS remote start modules • FLCAN • Prestige/Pursuit: All E model’s w/ telematics port (Except PRO9233E) • Code Alarm: CASECRS, CARS, CA4555, CA4055 & CA5055 NOTE: All Prestige/Pursuit/CodeAlarm systems must be updated to the latest firmware version (this will require the VOXX USB updating cable, Part# VEPROG) For more details on which product is compatible with Connected SmartControl™, visit https://connectedremotestart.com/find-a-dealer.html APP OWNER’S GUIDE Please consult the Help section of the App for detailed Owners Guide. KEYWORDS Connected, SmartControl, Car Starter, Remote Starter, Vehicle Control, Car Access, Automobility SUPPORT URL https://www.connectedremotestart.com/sc1/ © COPYRIGHT © Copyright Connected SmartControl™ 2019 Lightwave Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

Durham Flight Centre W&B2 screens
SmartControls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Durham Flight Centre W&B at 100% against SmartControls's 43%. Durham Flight Centre W&B also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). SmartControls's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Durham Flight Centre W&B ships an update every 4 months, SmartControls monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Durham Flight Centre W&B versus SmartControls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDurham Flight Centre W&BSmartControls
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BeaudonLightwavetechnology

Customer experience

Durham Flight Centre W&B

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SmartControls

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Durham Flight Centre W&B

No in-app purchases

None

SmartControls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Durham Flight Centre W&B free?
Durham Flight Centre W&B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartControls free?
SmartControls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Durham Flight Centre W&B or SmartControls have ads?
Neither Durham Flight Centre W&B nor SmartControls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Durham Flight Centre W&B or SmartControls?
Durham Flight Centre W&B ships an update every 4 months, and SmartControls monthly. Most recently, Durham Flight Centre W&B was updated on October 19, 2026 and SmartControls on October 7, 2026.

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