Comparison

Pressurisation vs 777Buddy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

777Buddy

Features
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This is a combination of several small apps I have written over the years to help operate the B777 aircraft. The values used are specific to a particular fleet of 96 aircraft that resulted from a big merger in 2012, think DEN/IAH. It works on the iPad, but looks better on the iPhone.

Screenshots

Pressurisation4 screens
777Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 777Buddy at 15.0 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

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

Pressurisation ships an update every 2 months, 777Buddy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pressurisation versus 777Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPressurisation777Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiccardo ArrigoniRobert Steeneck

In-app purchases

None

Pressurisation

No in-app purchases

None

777Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pressurisation free?
Pressurisation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 777Buddy free?
777Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pressurisation or 777Buddy have ads?
Neither Pressurisation nor 777Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pressurisation or 777Buddy?
Pressurisation ships an update every 2 months, and 777Buddy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pressurisation was updated on October 1, 2026 and 777Buddy on October 4, 2026.

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