Comparison

UASidekick vs AirWorks

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

Head to head
About

UASidekick

This app provides airspace awareness and flight planning tools for drone pilots. It integrates with FAA systems for LAANC and NOTAM submissions, and offers land parcel data lookup. Subscriptions unlock full features for hobbyist and commercial users.

Highlights
  • LAANC integration for hobbyist and commercial pilots
  • NOTAM UOA request submission
  • SGI waiver submission for emergency professionals
  • Land parcel data lookup
  • B4UFLY integration for situational awareness
  • Flight plan filing with FAA Flight Service
Features
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UASidekick is a subscription based airspace awareness tool that ensures safety in the NAS for both manned and unmanned pilots alike.  The app allows remote pilots to easily file flight plans that integrate seamlessly with FAA Flight Service and the FAA LAANC system. *B4UFLY Integration* B4UFLY provides situational awareness to recreational flyers and other drone users. *Recreational (44809) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the hobbyist drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval in controlled airspace at available airports. *Commercial (Part 107) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval and for further coordination in controlled airspace at available airports. *NOTAM UOA Request* UASidekick was developed to facilitate FAA reporting compliance for those required to submit a NOTAM to fly. UASidekick works with Flight Services to provide a streamline process which allows waiver holders and COA operators, who are required to submit NOTAMs, to submit NOTAM UOAs through the UASidekick app. The app also provides email confirmation of the operation submission for record retention. *SGI Waiver Submission* Providing FAA authorized digital SGI waiver submissions allowing emergency professionals to apply to the FAA for access within restricted airspace during an emergency. *Land Parcel-Data Lookup* UASidekick has incorporated the feature for parcel data look up which allows the user to select a parcel of land and have the boundary and ownership displayed. Each subscription comes with several lookups that renews each month. This feature along with our mapping resource is designed to provide the pilot with situational information not only in the air but on the ground. *In-App Monthly Subscriptions* • UASidekick offers an in-app subscriptions: Hobby Subscriptions from $2.99 + tax per month Commercial Subscriptions from $5.99 + tax per month • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • This subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period through the apple device • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for the monthly subscription price • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings on the apple device after purchase •The monthly subscription will allow access to the user profile and allow the user to log flights, submit reports and allow the user to submit requests for LAANC, NOTAM UOA's, Micro Weather, Limited Parcel Data look-Ups and Log Book. • Unsubscribed users will have access to the map and their past flight logs. (A free Flight Service Account is required for the NOTAM UOA submittal. See https://www.1800wxbrief.com for details on creating an account.) For Terms of Use and Privacy Policy please visit our website at: https://uasidekick.com/privacy/

About

AirWorks

Access conference details, speaker information, and sponsor listings for AirWorks 2020. Build a personalized agenda with push notifications and join virtual sessions. Network with industry professionals by easily adding their contact information.

Highlights
  • Browse breakout sessions and speakers
  • Network with industry professionals
  • Build personalized event agenda
  • Set push notification reminders
  • Join virtual sessions
  • Connect with sponsors
Features
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Get the most out of DJI’s AirWorks 2020 conference with the AirWorks App. Browse information for all of the breakout sessions and speakers directly on your phone. Network and stay connected with industry professionals easier by simply adding their information to your contacts through our app. - Get critical information about how to engage with attendees, view a list of speakers and connect with the 2020 sponsors. - Build your own agenda of events to attend and set up push notifications so that you never miss the education that is important to you. - Join the virtual sessions through session detail page, and learn from your peers via braindates!

Screenshots

UASidekick4 screens
AirWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirWorks at 100% against UASidekick's 56%. AirWorks also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, 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. UASidekick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AirWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirWorks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of UASidekick's written reviews are positive against 100% of AirWorks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, AirWorks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UASidekick versus AirWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUASidekickAirWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (23 ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUASidekick IncDJI

Customer experience

UASidekick

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

AirWorks

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

UASidekick

Subscriptions6
  • Hobby Subscription 1 mo$2.991 Month
  • Commercial Subscription 1 mo$5.991 Month
  • Hobby Subscription 6 mo$14.996 Months
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  • Hobby Subscription 12 mo$24.991 Year
  • Commercial Subscription 6 mo$32.996 Months
  • Commercial Subscription 12 mo$59.991 Year
None

AirWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UASidekick free?
UASidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirWorks free?
AirWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UASidekick or AirWorks?
AirWorks is rated higher. UASidekick averages 3.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while AirWorks averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do UASidekick or AirWorks have ads?
Neither UASidekick nor AirWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UASidekick or AirWorks?
UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, and AirWorks every 4 days. Most recently, UASidekick was updated on October 22, 2026 and AirWorks on October 23, 2026.

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