Comparison

Airdata HD Sync vs Tailboard UAS

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

Head to head
About

Airdata HD Sync

This app helps drone pilots monitor their aircraft's health by uploading flight log files directly to a cloud service. It simplifies the process of reviewing "under the hood" data to identify potential issues before flights, ensuring a safer flying experience.

Highlights
  • Upload DJI GO log files
  • Direct upload to Airdata.com
  • Monitor drone health
  • Identify potential issues
  • Private flight data
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Is your drone healthy? Or is it about to surprise you on your next flight? Don't wait to find out. Discover "under the hood" information and review early signs of problems before you take off again. HD Sync simplifies the process of uploading DJI GO log files from your phone/tablet to Airdata.com. Instead of having to connect your tablet or phone to a desktop PC and transfer the files manually, it will upload the files directly to Airdata for you. Before using HD Sync, make sure you create an account with Airdata UAV and get your "Auto Upload Token" under the account settings. All your flights remain private, unless you choose to share them. In order to view your flight details - please visit the site directly.

About

Tailboard UAS

This app provides drone pilots with a comprehensive toolkit for safe and efficient flight operations. It includes features for airspace and weather checks, document storage, risk assessments, and rule references.

Highlights
  • Airspace and weather checks
  • Pilot document storage
  • Risk assessment forms
  • Part 107 rule reference
  • Professional flight workflows
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Tailboard UAS is all-in-one tool to help pilots of all skill levels. Easily check airspace, weather, checklists, store pilot document, fill out risk assessments, reference Part 107 rules, and more. New Pilot - Learn an irreplaceable workflow to help you consistently flying in a safe way. Gain confidence knowing you have a professional workflow without building one. Experienced Pilot - Keeps you consistently building decision making skills, and instincts. You'll be a legend in no time. Professional Pilot - Prevent complacency and document actions to cya and make sure you stay at the top of your game. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.tailboarduas.com/privacy

Screenshots

Airdata HD Sync1 screens
Tailboard UAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tailboard UAS at 100% against Airdata HD Sync's 42%. Tailboard UAS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0). Airdata HD Sync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16.0). 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. Tailboard UAS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Airdata HD Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tailboard UAS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Airdata HD Sync's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tailboard UAS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airdata HD Sync ships an update every 3 weeks, Tailboard UAS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Airdata HD Sync versus Tailboard UAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirdata HD SyncTailboard UAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (13 ratings)4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1323 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAirdata UAV, Inc.Kurtis Damerow

Customer experience

Airdata HD Sync

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

Tailboard UAS

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Airdata HD Sync

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tailboard UAS

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Professional$12.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$76.901 Year
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  • Yearly Professional14 Days trial$142.991 Year

Questions

Is Airdata HD Sync free?
Airdata HD Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tailboard UAS free?
Tailboard UAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airdata HD Sync or Tailboard UAS?
Tailboard UAS is rated higher. Airdata HD Sync averages 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Tailboard UAS averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Airdata HD Sync or Tailboard UAS have ads?
Neither Airdata HD Sync nor Tailboard UAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airdata HD Sync or Tailboard UAS?
Airdata HD Sync ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tailboard UAS fortnightly. Most recently, Airdata HD Sync was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tailboard UAS on September 30, 2026.

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