FBOlink vs FBO Request
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.
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.
- Submit new requests
- View existing requests
- Update request details
- Manage aircraft services
- FBO platform integration
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Submit, view, and update requests for your aircraft on the FBO Request platform
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FBO Request asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FBOlink | FBO Request |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Send Solutions, LLC | FBORequest LLC |
Customer experience
FBOlink
FBO Request
In-app purchases
FBOlink
- 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
FBO Request
No in-app purchases
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