FlightChex vs Aircraft Checklist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlightChex
This app provides an easy-to-use checklist for pilots to manage flight procedures. Users can create custom checklists or purchase pre-made ones, ensuring they never lose their place during operations. It's also a valuable training tool for flight simulators.
- Easy-to-use pilot checklists
- Create custom checklists
- Purchase pre-made checklists
- Offline editing capabilities
- Flight simulator training tool
- Checklists for various aircraft models
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FlightChex easy to use Checklist for modern pilots. Works on iPhone, iPod touch and also iPad. Never lose your place again. Advance through your checklist like a pro without losing your place. Edit your checklist from anywhere even without an Internet connection. Improve your flow by editing your checklist on the ramp. Create your own checklists for free or purchase our pre-made checklists. If we don’t have a checklist you are looking for, request your plane. Our team will find any available POH and create a template*. There is no risk, try it today. FlightChex is a great training tool for use with flight simulators as well. Pre-made templates are sold as an In-App Purchase. When a checklist is requested and added to the available checklists, it will be available for purchase. ** It is the pilot in commands responsibility to ensure the checklist they are using is appropriate for their aircraft and that it contains all necessary procedures for a safe flight. Checklists for: Cessna, Piper, Diamond
Aircraft Checklist
This app offers comprehensive digital checklists for over 80 aircraft models, allowing pilots to create custom lists and digitize paper ones using AI. It includes features like voice guidance, offline access, and a night-friendly display for efficient and safe flight operations.
- 80+ built-in aircraft checklists
- Custom checklist creation and editing
- AI-powered paper checklist digitization
- Community checklist sharing
- Voice-guided readout assistance
- Offline access
- Night Red Mode display
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Aircraft Checklist is your ultimate cockpit companion. Designed for pilots, flight instructors, and aviation enthusiasts, this app provides comprehensive checklists for over 80 aircraft models and now lets you create your own. What's New! • Create Custom Checklists — Build and edit personalized checklists for any aircraft you fly. • AI Photo Scan — Point your camera at any paper checklist and instantly digitize it with artificial intelligence. • Community Sharing — Share your checklists with pilots worldwide and discover lists created by the community. • Scratchpad — Jot down ATIS, clearances, and notes with a built-in drawing and writing pad. Includes CRAFT, PIREP, and more templates. • Pilot Profile — Track your activity and manage your checklists in one place. • Night Red Mode — A cockpit-friendly red display that protects your night vision during dark flights. Core Features: • 80+ Built-In Checklists — Ready-to-fly checklists for Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Cirrus, Diamond, and many more. • Voice-Guided Readouts — Go hands-free with clear voice assistance during pre-flight and in-flight checks. • Offline Access — Use all checklists anywhere, even without an internet connection. • Clean, Pilot-Focused Design — Simple navigation built for the cockpit, not the office. Aircraft Checklist helps you stay organized, safe, and efficient on every flight. Download today and take your cockpit to the next level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aircraft Checklist at 5.0 against FlightChex's 4.8. FlightChex's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. FlightChex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Aircraft Checklist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Aircraft Checklist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
FlightChex ships an update every 2 months, Aircraft Checklist monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlightChex | Aircraft Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Alsbury | Dora.net LLC |
Customer experience
FlightChex
Aircraft Checklist
In-app purchases
FlightChex
- Boeing B-17 F/GFree
- Cessna T206H NAV III GFC 700 AFCS$2.99
- Cessna 172B,C$3.99
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- Cessna 172M (1975)$3.99
- Piper Arrow II (PA-28R-200)$3.99
- Diamond Katana DV 20$3.99
- Piper Warrior II (1979 POH)$3.99
- Cessna 150/152$3.99
- Robinson 44$3.99
- Jabiru Calypso 2200$3.99
Aircraft Checklist
- Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Full Access$24.99
Questions
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