Comparison

Travis County STAR Flight vs FlyPHI

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

Head to head
About

Travis County STAR Flight

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Travis County STAR Flight is an app that provides quick offline access to the Travis County STAR Flight (TX) EMS protocols and supporting materials. Features include: •Quick indexed lookup of protocols in a matter of seconds •Search titles and text •Favorites tab for quick access of what's important to you •Updated shortly after new protocols are posted online making it more up-to-date than most printed protocol manuals •Customizable hospital contact information and mapping •Customizable notes for each individual protocol entry •Always with you as long as you have your device and never fades or tears

About

FlyPHI

This application facilitates electronic requests for helicopter transport, transmitting user information and GPS location to dispatch PHI Air Medical services. It offers real-time aircraft tracking and streamlines communication for efficient clinical transport.

Highlights
  • Electronic flight requests
  • Real-time aircraft tracking
  • GPS location transmission
  • Simplified dispatch process
  • Improved communication
  • Record keeping
Features
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FlyPHI is an app that supports PHI Air Medical partners to electronically request a helicopter, sending the app user’s information and GPS location to deploy the PHI aircraft to the scene or hospital for safe and high-quality clinical transport. Accurate and fast with real-time tracking, the app creates a simplified process for dispatch and a cohesive tool for improved communication and record keeping. When first responders submit a request, the user will see the steps taken by the PHI Air Medical communication center to evaluate the request and then assign an aircraft to the request. Once the helicopter is on its way, the user will be able to track the aircraft in real-time with a map feature. In a hospital environment, the user logs into the FlyPHI app (web or device) to make a request and complete a form before confirming the flight. When the aircraft is on its way, the user will be able to track it in real time with a map feature. Request a flight with the push of a button – PHI Air Medical is there for you.

Screenshots

Travis County STAR Flight4 screens
FlyPHI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlyPHI at every 2 months against Travis County STAR Flight's every 6 months. FlyPHI also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Travis County STAR Flight ships an update every 6 months, FlyPHI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Travis County STAR Flight versus FlyPHI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTravis County STAR FlightFlyPHI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAcid Remap LLCSofttech, Incorporated.

In-app purchases

None

Travis County STAR Flight

No in-app purchases

None

FlyPHI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Travis County STAR Flight free?
Travis County STAR Flight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlyPHI free?
FlyPHI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Travis County STAR Flight or FlyPHI have ads?
Neither Travis County STAR Flight nor FlyPHI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Travis County STAR Flight or FlyPHI?
Travis County STAR Flight ships an update every 6 months, and FlyPHI every 2 months. Most recently, Travis County STAR Flight was updated on September 10, 2026 and FlyPHI on July 30, 2026.

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