FBOlink vs Lightspeed App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FBOlink
Facilitates direct, real-time text messaging between aircrew and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Customer Service Representatives. Enables communication of itinerary changes and passenger requests from anywhere globally, including when outside radio range. Includes aircraft details and read receipts for efficient coordination.
- Direct real-time messaging
- Global communication via internet
- Includes aircraft tail number and type
- Read receipts for confirmation
- In-flight itinerary updates
- Passenger request accommodation
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Digital communications between airplane and Fixed Base Operators (FBO) Customer Service Representatives (CSR) Over 1000 FBOs are now available for messaging with FBOlink! FBOlink provides air crew with a direct, real-time communications channel to Customer Service Representatives! Send text messages to an FBO CSR terminal from anywhere in the world via an internet connection! Communicate in-flight itinerary changes or accommodate unique passenger requests during the relative calm of en-route cruise segments when outside of radio range. The airplane's tail number and aircraft type are included with every message so that the FBO CSR terminal can best help the pilot's exact needs. All messages include a Read Receipt for both the pilot and CSR to indicate successful communication.
Lightspeed App
Enhance your flight experience with real-time CO sensor monitoring and personalized audio. Record and archive radio conversations for review and training.
- Real-time CO sensor tracking
- Smart CO alerts
- Personalized audio equalization (HearingEQity™)
- Record radio conversations
- Archive flight recordings
- Draw flight diagrams
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A companion app to the Lightspeed Delta Zulu ANR headset, the Lightspeed app for iOS features an array of integrated features to keep pilots and passengers safer during flight. Track CO Sensors for Safer Flying The Lightspeed app allows pilots to check the CO levels in the aircraft during flight, using a CO sensor built right into the Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset. The sensor provides real-time smart alerts via the proprietary Kanari™ smart alert technology. Historical data can be stored, reviewed, and analyzed after use and during the flight(s). Personalize Audio with HearingEQity™ The Lightspeed app introduces a built-in audio equalization system called HearingEQity™ designed to compensate for individual hearing loss. Through an automated 12-frequency hearing test taken through the app, HearingEQity sets the hearing level in each ear in a variety of frequency bands of the Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset to create an individual hearing profile and compensate for any hearing variations between ears. Record Conversations, Archive Flight Recordings, and More... The Lightspeed App allows pilots to record radio conversations, playback transmissions, draw diagrams, and archive flight recordings for post-flight briefings and training.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightspeed App at none against FBOlink's 2. Lightspeed App also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 14). FBOlink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lightspeed App asks for nothing beyond the download.
FBOlink holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of FBOlink's written reviews are positive against 11% of Lightspeed App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FBOlink ships an update every 2 months, Lightspeed App every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FBOlink | Lightspeed App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) — better | 3.3 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 11.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Send Solutions, LLC | Lightspeed Aviation |
Customer experience
FBOlink
Lightspeed App
In-app purchases
FBOlink
- 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
Lightspeed App
No in-app purchases
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