Comparison

Holdshort vs AviatorFlow

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

AviatorFlow

Features
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Bring your flight school into the 21st century with AviatorFlow, the intuitive iOS app designed for CFIs, flight school owners, and aviation pros who want to spend more time flying and less time buried in paperwork. Why AviatorFlow? Sleek, Modern Interface: Clean design that feels native to iOS, no clunky menus or outdated layouts. Streamlined Workflows: Schedule flights, track student progress, manage payments, and generate reports in minutes, not hours. User-Centric Features: Built for real aviation workflows, from lesson logging to FAA compliance checklists. Real-Time Collaboration: Sync schedules, share notes, and communicate seamlessly between instructors, students, and admin. Offline-First: Works flawlessly even without cell service, perfect for the hangar or runway. Perfect For: Flight schools managing GA airplanes for student pilots and beyond. Independent CFIs juggling multiple students Aviation businesses scaling operations Stop wrestling with spreadsheets and legacy software. AviatorFlow puts powerful management tools in your pocket, so you can focus on what matters: creating the next generation of pilots. Download now and transform your flight school.

Screenshots

Holdshort4 screens
AviatorFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AviatorFlow at every 4 days against Holdshort's every 6 weeks. 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

Holdshort ships an update every 6 weeks, AviatorFlow every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Holdshort versus AviatorFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoldshortAviatorFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoldshort Aviation Systems, LLCJennifer Santamaria

In-app purchases

None

Holdshort

No in-app purchases

None

AviatorFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holdshort free?
Holdshort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AviatorFlow free?
AviatorFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Holdshort or AviatorFlow have ads?
Neither Holdshort nor AviatorFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Holdshort or AviatorFlow?
Holdshort ships an update every 6 weeks, and AviatorFlow every 4 days. Most recently, Holdshort was updated on October 2, 2026 and AviatorFlow on October 2, 2026.

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