FBOlink vs 1200.aero
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.
1200.aero
This app enables airports and FBOs to monitor aircraft towing in real-time, calculate towing expenses, capture pre-tow images, and view aircraft parking locations on maps. It is designed for minimal user input and supports offline functionality.
- Real-time towing operation tracking
- Quantify total towing expenses
- Capture pre-tow pictures
- View actual parking positions on maps
- Minimal user input required
- Offline operation support
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1200.aero's mobile app helps airports and FBOs track towing operations in real time, quantify total spent towing aircraft, take pre-tow pictures, and see actual parking positions in our maps. The app requires minimal user input and allows for offline operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 1200.aero at 4.0 against FBOlink's 3.5. 1200.aero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). FBOlink's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). 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. 1200.aero asks for nothing beyond the download.
1200.aero holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. 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.
FBOlink ships an update every 2 months, 1200.aero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FBOlink | 1200.aero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Send Solutions, LLC | 1200.aero |
Customer experience
FBOlink
1200.aero
In-app purchases
FBOlink
- 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
1200.aero
No in-app purchases
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