RWY Check vs FAST QLD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RWY Check
This app provides official maps and charts for drone operations in Australia, including VTC, VNC, and WAC maps, along with ERSA and TAF data. It features a street address search, custom overlays for aerodromes and helipads, and a built-in ruler for measurements.
- Official maps and charts for UAV operations
- VTC, VNC, WAC, ERSA, AIP SUP, TAF, TTF, NOTAMs data
- Street address search
- Aerodrome and helipad overlays
- User position circle and street address results
- Ruler tool
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RWY Check is designed to display the official maps & charts required for several categories of UAV / RPAS / RPA / UAS operation in Australia. Data includes: - VTC, VNC and WAC maps - ERSA - AIP SUP - TAF, TTF and NOTAMs Features: - Street Address Search - 3.0 NM (5.5 km) overlay around controlled aerodrome boundaries - Departure and Approach overlays for controlled aerodromes (iaw CASR Part 101) - 1.5 NM diameter boundaries around HLS - 3.0 NM circle around user position + street address results - Ruler (hold 2 fingers on map) If you have an existing OzRunways or RWY subscription, it will work with your existing UserID. Otherwise start the app and create a trial. Visit help.ozrunways.com for support and feedback. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
FAST QLD
This application delivers emergency notifications and dispatches for volunteers of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. It serves as a crucial communication tool for SES and Rural Fire Service members.
- Emergency notifications
- Member dispatch
- Volunteer communication
- SES support
- Rural Fire Service support
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FAST Qld is the responder application for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. FAST Qld provides emergency notifications and member dispatch to be used by volunteers across SES and Rural Fire Service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FAST QLD at none against RWY Check's 1. FAST QLD also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). RWY Check's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 67%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RWY Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FAST QLD asks for nothing beyond the download.
RWY Check ships an update every 3 months, FAST QLD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RWY Check | FAST QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OzRunways Pty. Ltd. | EMERG SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
Customer experience
RWY Check
FAST QLD
In-app purchases
RWY Check
- Private/VFR$149.99
FAST QLD
No in-app purchases
