Comparison

EASA FTL Calc vs Holdover Time

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

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About

EASA FTL Calc

This app calculates flight time limitations for cockpit and cabin crew based on EASA OPS rules. It accounts for various factors like duty periods, rest times, time zone differences, and disruptive schedules, simplifying complex calculations for pilots and cabin attendants.

Highlights
  • Cockpit and cabin limits calculation
  • Flight duty period calculation
  • Rest time calculation
  • Time zone management via airport selection
  • Support for disruptive schedules
  • Roster import options
Features
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EASA FTL Calc helps flight and cabin crew calculate and monitor: • Cockpit and cabin crew limits • Actual and maximum Flight Duty Periods (FDP) • Latest on-block times • Duty Periods (DP) • Actual and minimum rest periods • Acclimatisation status • Commander’s discretion • Planned reduced rest • Disruptive schedules • Required local nights at home base • Extended recovery rest periods • Cumulative duty times for 7, 14 and 28 days • Monthly duty times The app takes into account: • Standby, airport standby and airport duty • Extended cabin crew FDP due to earlier reporting times • Delayed reporting • In-flight rest for cockpit and cabin crew based on the applicable rules • Split duty • FDP extensions • Planned reduced rest • Positioning • Time-zone differences • Company-specific minimum rest periods • Your assigned home base • Back-to-back operations You do not need to calculate or enter time zones manually: • Simply select an airport from the database • The time zone is determined automatically based on the airport and date For each rotation, you only need to select: • The airport where the rotation begins • The rest location after each duty day • The next reporting airport is automatically set to the previous rest location EASA FTL Calc is designed as a duty logbook, not as a flight logbook: • You do not need to enter every individual block time • The app does not manage cumulative block-hour limits • Imported flights may still be displayed for reference Separate cockpit and cabin calculations: • Reporting times may differ • In-flight rest rules are different • Your own limits are calculated using all available information • Calculations for other crew members may be limited because less information about their previous and subsequent rotations is available Rotation management: Rotations are stored automatically and displayed in a dedicated overview. The overview includes: • Flight Duty Periods • Duty periods • Rest periods • Separate calculations for cockpit and cabin crew XML import: • BA rosters only RosterBuster import: • Direct import from the server Direct import from other apps and websites: • NASImport • CrewLounge CONNECT • RosterworX • MyRoster for Crew by Lumabyte — sadly no longer available eCrew AIMS Dashboard import: If your roster can be downloaded as a .txt or .csv file, it can be opened directly in EASA FTL Calc. Because AIMS can be configured differently by each airline, occasional compatibility issues may occur. In many cases, these can be resolved. Calendar import: Roster data can also be imported from your calendar. Because calendar entries can use different formats and naming conventions, occasional compatibility issues may occur. In many cases, these issues can be resolved.

About

Holdover Time

Calculate essential deicing holdover times with the latest FAA guidelines for the 2025-2026 winter season. This tool provides accurate calculations for various fluid types and includes a real-time countdown timer for enhanced situational awareness.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date FAA Holdover Time Guidelines (2025-2026)
  • Calculations for Fluid Types II, III, & IV
  • Customized notes for specific fluids
  • Intuitive interface for aviation professionals
  • Real-time Holdover Time Countdown Timer
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Holdover Time Calculator – FAA Winter 2025-2026 Stay prepared this winter with the latest FAA Holdover Time Guidelines for the 2025-2026 season. Our app makes it easy to calculate Holdover Times (HOT) and Allowance Times in just a few steps. Key Features: Up-to-Date FAA Tables: Includes the official FAA Holdover Time Guidelines for Winter 2025-2026. Fluid Types II, III & IV: Unlock full HOT tables with detailed fluid performance data. Customized Notes: Get tailored guidance and notes for the specific fluids and tables you are using. Simple & Reliable: Quickly calculate HOT with an intuitive interface designed for aviation professionals. Always Current: Updated regularly to reflect the most recent FAA revisions. Ad-Free Experience: No distractions, just the tools you need. New Feature: Added a Holdover Time Countdown Timer — visually track your deicing holdover period in real time, with color indicators and pause/resume controls for improved situational awareness. Perfect For: Pilots, dispatchers, ground crews, and aviation professionals who rely on accurate de/anti-icing guidance for safe operations. Take the guesswork out of winter operations. Download now and access the latest FAA HOT tables for 2025-2026 — with continuous updates as new data becomes available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.skyhightex.com/hot-privace-policy-eula/

Screenshots

EASA FTL Calc4 screens
Holdover Time2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EASA FTL Calc at 79% against Holdover Time's 0%. EASA FTL Calc also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Holdover Time's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Holdover Time is free to download; EASA FTL Calc costs $6.99 up front. Holdover Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. EASA FTL Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EASA FTL Calc holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EASA FTL Calc has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of EASA FTL Calc's written reviews are positive against 0% of Holdover Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EASA FTL Calc ships an update every 2 months, Holdover Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EASA FTL Calc versus Holdover Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEASA FTL CalcHoldover Time
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf KeberMohamed Farhadi

Customer experience

EASA FTL Calc

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative13.8%

Holdover Time

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

EASA FTL Calc

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Holdover Time

Subscriptions1
  • Hold Over Time Calculator$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Hold Over Time CalculatorFree
  • Holdover Time - Life Time$24.99

Questions

Is EASA FTL Calc free?
EASA FTL Calc costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Holdover Time free?
Holdover Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EASA FTL Calc or Holdover Time?
EASA FTL Calc is rated higher. EASA FTL Calc averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Holdover Time averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EASA FTL Calc or Holdover Time have ads?
Neither EASA FTL Calc nor Holdover Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EASA FTL Calc or Holdover Time?
EASA FTL Calc ships an update every 2 months, and Holdover Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, EASA FTL Calc was updated on October 29, 2026 and Holdover Time on October 13, 2026.

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