# FBOlink vs ACE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ACE at 80% against FBOlink's 8%. ACE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). FBOlink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ACE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ACE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FBOlink's written reviews are positive against 80% of ACE's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FBOlink | ACE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fbolink-messaging/id1329221786/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-editor/id6469464234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEND SOLUTIONS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120177382) | [Post River Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/325439356) |

## What reviewers say

### FBOlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fbolink-messaging/id1329221786)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 MyTIS Credits | $5.00 | one-time |


### ACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-editor/id6469464234)

This application allows users to create and manage checklists for Garmin avionics. It specifically supports the ACE checklist file format, making it ideal for pilots using systems like the G3X Touch.

**Highlights:** Checklist editor, ACE checklist file format support, Garmin avionics integration, G3X Touch compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FBOlink free?

FBOlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ACE free?

ACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FBOlink or ACE?

ACE is rated higher. FBOlink averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ACE averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do FBOlink or ACE have ads?

Neither FBOlink nor ACE shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*