FBOlink vs SwitcheOn
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.
SwitcheOn
Control your power outlets and thermostat remotely. Features include multi-channel power control with temperature sensing and automations. It also offers advanced thermostat functionality for various HVAC systems.
- Remote power control (2 or 4 channels)
- Temperature sensor and OLED display
- Time and temperature automations
- Thermostat for HVAC systems
- Multi-stage fan and heat source control
- Easy programming for schedules
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Remote power control and thermostat that Just Works Power Control: *2 or 4 channels and up to 15 amps (1800 watts) *Temperature sensor *Bright OLED display *Local and ZULU time *Automations (Time,temperature minimum/maximum) for each channel Thermostat: * Works with most residential, commercial and RV HVAC systems * 6 outputs to control multi-stage fans, compressors and multiple heat sources * Easy programming for day, time, or day of week
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwitcheOn at 80% against FBOlink's 8%. SwitcheOn also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. SwitcheOn asks for nothing beyond the download.
SwitcheOn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FBOlink's written reviews are positive against 80% of SwitcheOn's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FBOlink | SwitcheOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Send Solutions, LLC | Malmoset, LLC |
Customer experience
FBOlink
SwitcheOn
In-app purchases
FBOlink
- 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
SwitcheOn
No in-app purchases
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