Comparison

Visual Traffic Pattern vs Cruise Power

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

Head to head
About

Visual Traffic Pattern

Visualize runway traffic patterns with magnetic orientation matching your aircraft's heading. Includes wind component diagrams for crosswind and headwind calculations. Designed for pilots on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Visual traffic pattern reference
  • Magnetic orientation matching
  • Wind component diagram
  • Heading indicator control
  • Runway crosswind/headwind calculation
Features
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The Visual Traffic Pattern provides a complete visual reference to a selected runway's left or right traffic pattern. With a single finger rotation a pilot can easily view the runway, crosswind, downwind, base, and 45 degree entry headings associated with that runway's traffic pattern. The magnetic orientation of the runway can be rotated to match the aircraft's heading to allow the pilot to visualize the aircraft's approach to the selected runway. Additional features include compass control of the Heading indicator and a built in Wind Component diagram which will allow you to easily determine runway crosswind and headwind components before takeoffs and landings. This app is designed for optimal viewing and use on an iPad or iPhone 5 and above. This app requires iOS 8.0 or greater.

About

Cruise Power

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Simplify your aircraft performance calculations with this easy-to-use aviation app! Insert altitude, temperature, and altimeter setting, and the app will provide the RPM and manifold pressure required for your desired power setting, along with fuel flow details. Leverage your iPhone’s pressure sensor for automatic altitude updates, and calculate temperature based on ISA lapse rates for precise adjustments. Virtual Fuel Gauges replicate the Bonanza’s single fuel gauge, enabling precise determination of tank quantities. All tank quantities are totalized, and remaining usable fuel is displayed for quick reference. Cruise Power aids in achieving efficient fuel usage and maximizing engine performance. Its intuitive design and compatibility with the Model 35 aircraft, equipped with three 20-gallon tanks and an E-225 engine, make it an essential tool for optimizing flight operations and reducing operational costs. Download now and take the guesswork out of aircraft performance planning while enhancing efficiency and reducing costs! Disclaimer: Caution: The outputs provided by Cruise Power may be erroneous and should not be used for safety-critical operations. Always cross-check the app's recommendations with data certified or advised by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This app is provided "as-is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The developer assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this app.

Screenshots

Visual Traffic Pattern4 screens
Cruise Power4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cruise Power at $0.99 against Visual Traffic Pattern's $1.99. Visual Traffic Pattern's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.1). On update cadence, 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

Visual Traffic Pattern costs $1.99 and Cruise Power $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual Traffic Pattern versus Cruise Power: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Traffic PatternCruise Power
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur VarrassiReparo

In-app purchases

None

Visual Traffic Pattern

No in-app purchases

None

Cruise Power

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Traffic Pattern free?
Visual Traffic Pattern costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cruise Power free?
Cruise Power costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Traffic Pattern or Cruise Power have ads?
Neither Visual Traffic Pattern nor Cruise Power shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Traffic Pattern or Cruise Power?
Visual Traffic Pattern ships an update every 9 months, and Cruise Power every 9 months. Most recently, Visual Traffic Pattern was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cruise Power on September 28, 2026.

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