Comparison

Flying Calmly vs FA Clock

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

Head to head
About

Flying Calmly

Predict the turbulence on your upcoming flights. Enter your flight details to receive comprehensive reports on potential disturbances and their likelihood. Receive timely updates before you travel, based on public weather data.

Highlights
  • Turbulence forecasting
  • Flight information input
  • Scheduled turbulence reports
  • Weather data analysis
  • Disturbance strength and likelihood
Features
Currently charting
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Fly calmly by knowing how turbulent your upcoming flights may be. Simply punch in your flight date / number and receive detailed information about how turbulence might affect your journey. If your flight is not leaving for some time, we can save your flight info for you and send you a well-timed turbulence report just before you fly. Our reports are based on publicly available weather data and tell you how strong the expected disturbances might be and how likely they are to occur. Please keep in mind that weather forecasts are not always 100% accurate. Always follow the instructions of the cabin crew during your flight. PLUS — keep your forecast up to date as your flight evolves With Flying Calmly PLUS, your forecast stays current throughout your trip: — Live schedule tracking: your forecast adjusts automatically when your flight is delayed or leaves earlier than expected. — Live route tracking: once airborne, your forecast updates based on the actual route flown, including reroutes and weather avoidance. PLUS is a monthly subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If you like Flying Calmly, support us by leaving a good review on the App Store! For suggestions and complaints, please contact us via email: info@flyingcalmly.com

About

FA Clock

Features
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FA Clock is a quick-reference calculator designed specifically for flight attendants who need to know their option off point at a glance. Enter your report time, enter your duty period, and instantly see your option off point. Need to factor in flight time before closing doors? Add your scheduled or actual flight duration to see exactly where you stand. Simple, fast, and built for the realities of life at 35,000 feet. Features: • Instant option off point calculation • Factor in flight time before closing doors • Clean, easy-to-read results • No account, no login, no internet required

Screenshots

Flying Calmly4 screens
FA Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FA Clock at none against Flying Calmly's 10. FA Clock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). Flying Calmly's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Flying Calmly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FA Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Flying Calmly versus FA Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlying CalmlyFA Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (779 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings779 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Aviles SoftwareAlex Vargas

Bugs and requests

Flying Calmly

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Search function not working for some users
  • Sensor features not reliable in-flight

Requested features

4 requests
  • Text/push notifications for turbulence updates
  • Integration with airline apps
  • Customizable turbulence alerts
  • Offline mode for in-flight use

FA Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Flying Calmly

Subscriptions1
  • Flying Calmly Plus$6.991 Month
One-time8
  • Sensors$0.99
  • Small reward$1.99
  • Small reward.$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Medium reward2 variants$2.99
  • Generous support$5.99
  • Long haul$6.99
  • Generous reward$6.99
None

FA Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flying Calmly free?
Flying Calmly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FA Clock free?
FA Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flying Calmly or FA Clock have ads?
Neither Flying Calmly nor FA Clock shows ads.

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