Comparison

JetPortal vs Direct2

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

Head to head
About

JetPortal

Features
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JetPortal is an app powered by the world’s leading aircraft charter company, Air Charter Service. The app’s innovative technology provides private jet customers with instant access to everything they need, from prices to full itineraries. For users arranging charters for others, such as EA’s or travel professionals, it also allows quotes and itineraries to be easily shared with decision makers and passengers. Download Air Charter Service’s JetPortal app and gain access to everything you need for your private jet charter, whenever you need it. Features Personalized home screen: The home screen is your personalized entry point into the JetPortal app and will give you easy access to important information regarding any upcoming flights. The My Charters section will provide an overview of your quoted and booked charters, along with a history of your previous flights. View and accept quotes online: You will be able to view detailed quotes including prices, flight times and a range of further details of available aircraft. The app allows you to accept your preferred quotation. Flight Details & Itinerary: Gain quick access to your flight details from the app, whenever you need them. Whether you need directions while on the way to the airport, or simply need to check your departure time, a quick tap on the app can provide all. Share functionality: The app allows you to share the quotes and itineraries you select with whoever needs them at the click of a button. It also allows decision makers to directly accept their preferred quotes. Quick access to your personal account manager: The app will provide all users with quick access to their personal account manager for any questions or updates that they may have.

About

Direct2

Features
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Personally Tailored Aviation Solutions At Direct2, we believe professionalism isn’t about epaulets. We’re defining professionalism through our actions and uncompromising commitment to service. We’re reimagining aircraft operating solutions by bringing planes to be people, people to planes and people to people in planes. Collaboration and connection is at the heart of what we do. . RELIABILITY Our aircraft owners trusts us with their property, our passengers with their lives, and our partners with their flight operations. We don’t take that responsibility lightly. IMPROVEMENT Our company culture is based on an “always learning, always leading” mindset. We leverage a spirit of curiosity to continuously learn and grow. POSSIBILITY We dream big, seek to shift paradigms, and reimagine the possible in aviation. Driving towards better, cost effective, and more sustainable aviation solutions.

Screenshots

JetPortal4 screens
Direct24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Direct2 at every 2 days against JetPortal's every 2 months. JetPortal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JetPortal ships an update every 2 months, Direct2 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
JetPortal versus Direct2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetPortalDirect2
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Charter ServiceSurf Airlines, Inc

In-app purchases

None

JetPortal

No in-app purchases

None

Direct2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JetPortal free?
JetPortal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Direct2 free?
Direct2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JetPortal or Direct2 have ads?
Neither JetPortal nor Direct2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JetPortal or Direct2?
JetPortal ships an update every 2 months, and Direct2 every 2 days. Most recently, JetPortal was updated on September 10, 2026 and Direct2 on September 9, 2026.

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