Comparison

Bad Elf Wombat vs FBOlink

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

Head to head
About

Bad Elf Wombat

This free utility app works with the Bad Elf Wombat hardware accessory. It enables pilots to download aviation databases and transfer them to a USB drive or SD card. It also facilitates the collection and uploading of flight and engine logs to various aviation analysis sites.

Highlights
  • Download aviation databases
  • Transfer data to USB/SD via Wombat accessory
  • Collect flight and engine logs
  • Upload logs to analysis sites
  • Check hardware health
  • Perform firmware updates
  • Format media
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This free utility app is used in conjunction with the Bad Elf Wombat hardware accessory. This app allows pilots and operators to download aviation databases from compatible avionics websites to their iPad or iPhone via Wi-Fi or cellular. Once downloaded, the user can then connect to the Bad Elf Wombat accessory via Wi-Fi to transfer the database(s) to a USB drive or SD card. Pilots can also collect flight and engine logs from compatible avionics, and upload them to sites such as SavvyAnalysis, CirrusReports, and myTBM.aero. Logs can also be shared with 3rd party apps such as CloudAhoy, Dropbox, or the Mail app. This app also allows the user to check the health of their Wombat hardware, perform firmware updates, and format USB/SD media. Visit www.bad-elf.com/wombat to learn more about the Bad Elf Wombat accessory.

About

FBOlink

Facilitates direct, real-time text messaging between aircrew and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Customer Service Representatives. Enables communication of itinerary changes and passenger requests from anywhere globally, including when outside radio range. Includes aircraft details and read receipts for efficient coordination.

Highlights
  • Direct real-time messaging
  • Global communication via internet
  • Includes aircraft tail number and type
  • Read receipts for confirmation
  • In-flight itinerary updates
  • Passenger request accommodation
Features
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Digital communications between airplane and Fixed Base Operators (FBO) Customer Service Representatives (CSR) Over 1000 FBOs are now available for messaging with FBOlink! FBOlink provides air crew with a direct, real-time communications channel to Customer Service Representatives! Send text messages to an FBO CSR terminal from anywhere in the world via an internet connection! Communicate in-flight itinerary changes or accommodate unique passenger requests during the relative calm of en-route cruise segments when outside of radio range. The airplane's tail number and aircraft type are included with every message so that the FBO CSR terminal can best help the pilot's exact needs. All messages include a Read Receipt for both the pilot and CSR to indicate successful communication.

Screenshots

Bad Elf Wombat3 screens
FBOlink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bad Elf Wombat at 5.0 against FBOlink's 3.5. Bad Elf Wombat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bad Elf Wombat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bad Elf Wombat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bad Elf Wombat ships an update every 4 weeks, FBOlink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bad Elf Wombat versus FBOlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBad Elf WombatFBOlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better3.5 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings814 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBad Elf, LLC.Send Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Bad Elf Wombat

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FBOlink

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bad Elf Wombat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FBOlink

One-time1
  • 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00

Questions

Is Bad Elf Wombat free?
Bad Elf Wombat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FBOlink free?
FBOlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bad Elf Wombat or FBOlink?
Bad Elf Wombat is rated higher. Bad Elf Wombat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FBOlink averages 3.5 from 14 ratings.
Do Bad Elf Wombat or FBOlink have ads?
Neither Bad Elf Wombat nor FBOlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bad Elf Wombat or FBOlink?
Bad Elf Wombat ships an update every 4 weeks, and FBOlink every 2 months. Most recently, Bad Elf Wombat was updated on September 26, 2026 and FBOlink on October 24, 2026.

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