Pressurisation vs GRINDS AIR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pressurisation
Visualize aircraft cabin pressurization with realistic cockpit instruments. Explore different aircraft types and monitor key metrics like cabin altitude and differential pressure. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and students.
- Cockpit-style instrument displays
- Multiple aircraft type modes
- Cabin altitude monitoring
- Differential pressure display
- Cabin climb rate indicator
- Ground speed display
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Transform Your Flight Experience with Advanced Cabin Monitoring Cabin Pressurisation is your companion for understanding and visualising how aircraft cabins are pressurised at altitude. Whether for training, education, or curiosity, this app brings complex systems to life with authentic cockpit-style instruments and intuitive displays. Cockpit Modes (Tailored to Aircraft Types): Advanced EFIS – State-of-the-art display (max 9.0 ΔP) Turboprop – For smaller turboprop aircraft (max 5.5 ΔP) Corporate Jet 8.6 PSI – Inspired by a renowned business jet (max 8.9 ΔP) Corporate Jet 10 PSI – Modelled after the fastest business jet (max 9.6 ΔP) Airliner Legacy – Classic jet airliner design (max 9.1 ΔP) Airliner EFIS – Modern jetliner interface (max 8.6 ΔP) Key Features: Cabin Altitude Gauge (CABIN ALT) – Displays cabin altitude in thousands of feet. Differential Pressure Gauge (ΔP) – Shows the pressure difference between cabin and outside air. Variometer (CABIN CLIMB) – Tracks the rate of cabin altitude change. Ground Speed Display – Monitors ground speed in knots. Limitations: GPS Dependent – Best performance when your device is near a window. Mach Indicator – Approximate only (based on ground speed and altitude). Important: This app is designed for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for certified aircraft systems or instruments.
GRINDS AIR
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Automatic match of the remote control according to the controller version
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GRINDS AIR at 12.0 against Pressurisation's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and March 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pressurisation | GRINDS AIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riccardo Arrigoni | Matthias Friesen |
In-app purchases
Pressurisation
No in-app purchases
GRINDS AIR
No in-app purchases
