Comparison

FBOlink vs FlightTime24

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

FlightTime24

This app helps pilots track consecutive 24-hour flight time by logging departure and arrival times. It calculates total flight time and shows when older flight hours expire. Optional upgrades add features like unlimited leg tracking and duty/rest period calculations.

Highlights
  • Consecutive 24-hour flight time tracking
  • Log Out and In times
  • Track total flight time
  • Time rolling off indicator
  • Local and UTC time switching
  • Dark mode support
  • Configurable flight limits
Features
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Stay ahead of flight time, duty limits, pilot currency, and important aviation documents with FlightTime24—a streamlined cockpit companion built for pilots. Quickly record flight legs, monitor rolling 24-hour flight time, and see when previously logged time begins rolling off. Whether you’re preparing for another leg or reviewing your day, essential information remains close at hand. Key features: • Record flight legs with OUT, OFF, ON, and IN times • Monitor rolling 24-hour flight time and remaining time • View current and archived flight legs • Track duty periods, flight-deck duty, and required rest • Monitor day, night, takeoff, landing, and autoland currency • Configure tracking for Part 61, Part 121, or Part 135 operations • Track expiration dates for medical certificates, passports, visas, IDs, permits, vaccines, and more • Keep document photos and scanned copies locally on your device • Calculate flight and block time • Time calculator and converter • Fuel score calculator • Choose between local time and UTC • Display durations in hours and minutes or decimal hours Your records remain on your device. If your subscription lapses, your saved information is retained and becomes available again when you renew. Previously stored document images remain viewable without an active subscription. FlightTime24 uses a clean, focused interface to reduce mental math and keep essential information organized—so you can spend less time managing records and more time flying. FlightTime24 is an organizational and calculation aid. Pilots remain responsible for verifying all information and complying with applicable regulations, company procedures, and operational requirements. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FBOlink3 screens
FlightTime244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FlightTime24 at 5.0 against FBOlink's 3.6. FlightTime24 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). FBOlink's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and FlightTime24 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlightTime24 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FBOlink has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FBOlink ships an update every 2 months, FlightTime24 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FBOlink versus FlightTime24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFBOlinkFlightTime24
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSend Solutions, LLCJordan Finke

Customer experience

FBOlink

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

FlightTime24

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FBOlink

One-time1
  • 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
1 purchases

FlightTime24

One-time1
  • Unlimited Legs$4.99

Questions

Is FBOlink free?
FBOlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightTime24 free?
FlightTime24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FBOlink or FlightTime24?
FlightTime24 is rated higher. FBOlink averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FlightTime24 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FBOlink or FlightTime24 have ads?
Neither FBOlink nor FlightTime24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FBOlink or FlightTime24?
FBOlink ships an update every 2 months, and FlightTime24 every 2 days. Most recently, FBOlink was updated on October 9, 2026 and FlightTime24 on October 10, 2026.

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