Comparison

UASidekick vs SERA, NJ

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

SERA, NJ

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Introducing the brand new app for SERA, NJ. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout our community. Easily add an event to your own calendar and/or share the event with friends and family with one tap. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get updates directly to your mobile phone via push notifications. Never miss an event or news item. CITY UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you’ll find updates from City about what’s going on right now. Whether that’s celebrating our community, sharing an upcoming event, or reminding you about important deadlines. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.

Screenshots

UASidekick4 screens
SERA, NJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SERA, NJ at none against UASidekick's 6. UASidekick's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, SERA, NJ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UASidekick versus SERA, NJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUASidekickSERA, NJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB147 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUASidekick IncSayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency

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

SERA, NJ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UASidekick free?
UASidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SERA, NJ free?
SERA, NJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UASidekick or SERA, NJ have ads?
Neither UASidekick nor SERA, NJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UASidekick or SERA, NJ?
UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, and SERA, NJ every 2 months. Most recently, UASidekick was updated on October 29, 2026 and SERA, NJ on October 30, 2026.

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