Comparison

FlightBrief vs MY FTL

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

Head to head
About

FlightBrief

This app transforms static flight plans into interactive, structured operational interfaces for pilots. It analyzes and presents critical flight data through clear, color-coded views, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making.

Highlights
  • Import Operational Flight Plans from PDF
  • Structured analysis of route, fuel, and performance data
  • Interactive Navigation Display with 2D globe visualization
  • Visualization of routes, airports, and FIR boundaries
  • Monitoring of operational limitations and constraints
  • Integrated weather and situational awareness tools
  • Fuel, weight, and performance calculations
Features
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FlightBrief Change the way you see your flight plan FlightBrief is an operational companion designed for Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 pilots. It transforms the traditional Operational Flight Plan from a static PDF into a structured, interactive operational interface built around real-world line operations. Instead of navigating dense black-and-white documents, FlightBrief analyzes the Operational Flight Plan and presents critical information through clear, logically organized views. Operationally relevant data is prioritized, helping pilots interpret complex flight information quickly and efficiently. Operational Clarity FlightBrief converts raw flight plan data into a format aligned with cockpit workflows. Key parameters, performance considerations, fuel planning elements, and operational constraints are presented in a consistent and intuitive structure. Color-coded visual logic enhances situational awareness by highlighting conditions, deviations, and decision-relevant factors across all flight phases. Key Capabilities • Import Operational Flight Plans directly from PDF • Structured analysis of route, fuel, and performance data • Interactive Navigation Display with 2D globe visualization • Visualization of routes, airports, and FIR boundaries • Monitoring of operational limitations and constraints • Integrated weather and situational awareness tools • Fuel, weight, and performance-related calculations • Personalized notes and knowledge capture • Seamless synchronization across iPhone and iPad • Threat Briefings for Departure, Cruise and Arrivals Navigation Display (GLOBE) The GLOBE provides a dynamic operational perspective of the flight, integrating route geometry, adequate airports, FIRs, and operationally relevant information into a single coherent view. Pilots gain immediate awareness of flight structure, environmental factors, and surrounding operational context without the need to cross-reference multiple documents. Designed for Line Operations FlightBrief is designed to reduce information scanning and cognitive workload by presenting flight plan data in a clear, operationally aligned format. The app supports situational awareness and decision-focused workflows throughout all phases of flight. Check www.softwareforpilots.com for more information. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MY FTL

Features
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MY FTL is a CAD 1901 flight time limitation calculator for Malaysian flight deck crews, built around the way a duty actually unfolds. WHAT IT DOES • Maximum FDP from CAD 1901 Tables A and B, with the calculation basis stated on every result (table, time band or rest row, sector count) • Standby call-outs per §2.9: airport standby, home standby, the 2200-0800 short-notice exception, and the 6-hour standby credit — with the more limiting time band applied automatically • Two-pilot long range operations (§2.11), including the combinations the directive does not permit — the app tells you instead of guessing • Augmented crew in-flight relief (§2.12), bunk or seat, with the 18 h / 15 h caps applied • The Disruption Wizard: enter the sectors still to fly (including diversions, flown or pending) and read the latest off-blocks time for every remaining sector, standard and with commander's discretion (§2.15.2), in local time and Zulu with day markers • A live countdown to the latest ETD when the duty is today — computed from UTC, so it is correct offline, in flight, and in any phone time zone • Inputs are validated against the directive (12-hour standby limit, §2.11.1 restrictions) — when a combination is not permitted, the app says so and cites the paragraph • Everything survives switching apps: your inputs are saved on the device and restored exactly where you left off • The full CAD 1901 is bundled, with bookmarks to the paragraphs the results cite • Works completely offline. No account, no analytics, no data leaves your phone. MY FTL is a reference tool. The pilot in command remains responsible for all flight time limitation decisions; always verify against CAD 1901 and your operator's approved scheme.

Screenshots

FlightBrief4 screens
MY FTL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MY FTL at none against FlightBrief's 2. FlightBrief's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. FlightBrief sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MY FTL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightBrief ships an update monthly, MY FTL every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
FlightBrief versus MY FTL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightBriefMY FTL
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael GehringerMohamed Shafiran Bin Omar Thellagar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightBrief

Subscriptions2
  • FLIGHTBRIEF Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • FLIGHTBRIEF Yearly1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

MY FTL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightBrief free?
FlightBrief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MY FTL free?
MY FTL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlightBrief or MY FTL have ads?
Neither FlightBrief nor MY FTL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightBrief or MY FTL?
FlightBrief ships an update monthly, and MY FTL every 4 months. Most recently, FlightBrief was updated on September 24, 2026 and MY FTL on September 21, 2026.

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