EASA FTL Calc vs Holdover Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | EASA FTL Calc | Holdover Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ralf Keber | Mohamed Farhadi |
Customer experience
EASA FTL Calc
Holdover Time
In-app purchases
EASA FTL Calc
No in-app purchases
Holdover Time
- Hold Over Time Calculator$4.991 Year
- Hold Over Time CalculatorFree
- Holdover Time - Life Time$24.99









