Holdshort vs Vision RFS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Holdshort
Manage aircraft reservations and schedules from your mobile device. Syncs instantly with the desktop version, allowing you to view your flying agenda, check resource availability, and update flight logs on the go.
- Real-time sync with desktop app
- Event notifications
- Personal flying agenda view
- Multi-organization calendar access
- Resource and instructor availability
- Reservation management
- Aircraft dispatch and log updates
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The Holdshort App is a mobile version of the desktop aircraft scheduling app that allows you to add and manage your aircraft reservations on-the-go. App features include: - Immediate sync with the site - Event notifications - View personal flying agenda - Calendar access across multiple organizations, locations, and resources - Resource and instructor availability - Reservation adding, editing, and cancellation/removal - Aircraft dispatch & Hobbs/tach update (check-out/in) - Edit personal information and preferences Download the App to start scheduling & managing your aircraft today.
Vision RFS
This mobile application enhances field service operations by enabling real-time location tracking for technicians and customers. It integrates with specific software versions to improve routing efficiency and customer experience.
- Real-time technician location monitoring
- Customer technician tracking
- Efficient call routing
- Improved field service operations
- Integration with Vision 21.02+
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Vision RFS is one of Davisware’s robust mobile apps for service technicians working in the field. Designed to work with the 21.02 version (or higher) of Vision, this application introduces the new RFS+ functionality. This additional functionality allows technician’s locations to be monitored by their office staff, resulting in more efficient and productive routing of calls. It also allows for customers to monitor the location of their technician as they are en route to their location! Contact Davisware today to begin offering your customers the experience they deserve!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vision RFS at 50% against Holdshort's 18%. Vision RFS also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Holdshort | Vision RFS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Holdshort Aviation Systems, LLC | Davisware, Inc.(U.S.A) |
Customer experience
Holdshort
Vision RFS
In-app purchases
Holdshort
No in-app purchases
Vision RFS
No in-app purchases
