Holdshort vs AviatorFlow
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.
AviatorFlow
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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 Sleek, Modern Interface: Clean design that feels native to iOS, no clunky menus or outdated layouts.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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Holdshort ships an update every 6 weeks, AviatorFlow every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Holdshort | AviatorFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Holdshort Aviation Systems, LLC | Jennifer Santamaria |
In-app purchases
Holdshort
No in-app purchases
AviatorFlow
No in-app purchases







