Comparison

FBOlink vs FBO Request

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

FBO Request

Manage aircraft service requests on the FBO Request platform. Submit new requests, track existing ones, and update details efficiently. Streamline your aviation operations with this dedicated utility.

Highlights
  • Submit new requests
  • View existing requests
  • Update request details
  • Manage aircraft services
  • FBO platform integration
Features
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Submit, view, and update requests for your aircraft on the FBO Request platform

Screenshots

FBOlink3 screens
FBO Request2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FBOlink at 3.5 against FBO Request's 3.0. FBOlink also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2) and review sentiment (8% vs 0%). FBO Request's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FBO Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FBOlink holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FBOlink has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FBOlink's written reviews are positive against 0% of FBO Request's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FBOlink versus FBO Request: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFBOlinkFBO Request
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (14 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSend Solutions, LLCFBORequest LLC

Customer experience

FBOlink

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

FBO Request

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FBOlink

One-time1
  • 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
None

FBO Request

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FBOlink free?
FBOlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FBO Request free?
FBO Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FBOlink or FBO Request?
FBOlink is rated higher. FBOlink averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FBO Request averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FBOlink or FBO Request have ads?
Neither FBOlink nor FBO Request shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FBOlink or FBO Request?
FBOlink ships an update every 2 months, and FBO Request every 2 months. Most recently, FBOlink was updated on October 24, 2026 and FBO Request on October 9, 2026.

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