# UASidekick vs Part 107 Reference

The clearest difference is rating: Part 107 Reference at 4.7 against UASidekick's 3.6. Part 107 Reference also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (446 vs 23). UASidekick's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UASidekick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Part 107 Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

Part 107 Reference holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Part 107 Reference has 446 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of UASidekick's written reviews are positive against 60% of Part 107 Reference's.

UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, Part 107 Reference every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UASidekick | Part 107 Reference |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uasidekick/id1125028941/reviews) | **[4.7 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/part-107-reference/id1437979542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **446** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UASidekick Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125028940) | [Zing Drones LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435985007) |

## What reviewers say

### UASidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uasidekick/id1125028941)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobby Subscription 1 mo | $2.99 | per month |
| Commercial Subscription 1 mo | $5.99 | per month |
| Hobby Subscription 6 mo | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Hobby Subscription 12 mo | $24.99 | per year |
| Commercial Subscription 6 mo | $32.99 | per 6 months |
| Commercial Subscription 12 mo | $59.99 | per year |


### Part 107 Reference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/part-107-reference/id1437979542)

Access all parts of the FAA's Part 107 drone regulations instantly. This app provides a comprehensive reference for drone pilots, including detailed guidance from the FAA's Advisory Circular 107-2.

**Highlights:** Full Part 107 regulations, Chapter 5 of FAA Advisory Circular 107-2, Subpart A - General, Subpart B - Operating Rules, Subpart C - Remote Pilot Certification, Subpart D - Operations Over Human Beings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UASidekick free?

UASidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Part 107 Reference free?

Part 107 Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UASidekick or Part 107 Reference?

Part 107 Reference is rated higher. UASidekick averages 3.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Part 107 Reference averages 4.7 from 446 ratings.

### Do UASidekick or Part 107 Reference have ads?

Neither UASidekick nor Part 107 Reference shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UASidekick or Part 107 Reference?

UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Part 107 Reference every 4 months. Most recently, UASidekick was updated on September 4, 2026 and Part 107 Reference on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*