Aerobrief FS vs Pilot ToolBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aerobrief FS
Get real-time flight status updates directly from Eurocontrol, including flight plan status, taxi times, and arrival estimates. Stay informed about A/CDM departure constraints, slot times, and airport weather reports. Receive push notifications for critical flight changes.
- Live flight status updates
- Flight plan and suspension status
- Taxi times and departure constraints
- Slot times (CTOT)
- Estimated and actual arrival times
- Airport TAF and METAR reports
- Push notifications for changes
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*** ASK YOUR AIRLINE TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH US BEFORE INSTALLING AEROBRIEF *** Does your flight have a slot? Is the flight plan still active. Did the dispatcher update the TOBT? Find out now with Aerobrief FS. Get live flight status updates streamed from the Network Manager at Eurocontrol. Aerobrief FS keeps you updated with your company flight data: * Flight plan and suspension status * Taxi times - current and average * A/CDM departure constraints - TOBT, TSAT * Slot times - CTOT * Estimated, Calculated and Actual arrival times * Delay and regulation maps and detail * Airport TAF and METAR reports * Most penalising regulation cause, IATA delay code and type Live updating ensures you have the latest data snapshot for your flight, giving you the same information as the ATC tower. Turn on Push Notifications in the settings menu to be alerted about slot changes, flight plan suspension/cancellation and TSAT information. *** IMPORTANT - EUROPEAN / ECAC AIRSPACE ONLY *** No data for flights outside of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) airspace is available. We appreciate your feedback, so please get in touch with bug reports or ideas for improvement.
Pilot ToolBox
This app simplifies flight planning and time management for pilots. It offers tools to calculate rest periods, off days, flight hours, and night flying times, designed by pilots for pilots to enhance efficiency and schedule control.
- Rest Time Calculator for multi-crew flights
- Off Day Calculator for planning personal time
- 24-hour Time Calculator with history
- Night Time Calculator for flight compliance
- User-friendly interface for pilots
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Your handy aviation toolbox — built by a pilot, for pilots. Pilot ToolBox helps you handle everyday flight chores without spreadsheets or guesswork: night hours, time math, rest planning, roster patterns, and quick reference tools for the line. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Night Time Calculator Calculate night flying time from departure and arrival airports, block times, and date — offline, ready when you need it. • Time Calculator with history Add and subtract times in 24-hour format for logbook totals. Keep a clear history, edit entries, and sum what you need. • Rest Time Calculator Plan in-flight rest for multi-crew / extended-range operations so rest periods stay organized and easy to check. • Off Day Calculator Work fixed on/off patterns (for example 5 on / 4 off)? See future work and off days so you can plan life around the roster. • ACN / PCN Check pavement compatibility before you go. • Dangerous Goods Look up UN numbers and drill codes when you need a quick reference. • NOTAM & METAR codes Decode abbreviations fast instead of digging through manuals. WHY PILOTS USE IT • Built for real airline workflows, not generic “aviation apps” • Clear, focused tools — open, calculate, done • Works alongside MyLog and Airport Notes if you already use them • Some advanced modules are available as optional in-app purchases Whether you are totaling hours for your logbook, planning rest on a long sector, or checking a code on the gate, Pilot ToolBox keeps the essentials in one place. Download Pilot ToolBox and simplify the calculations that eat into your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Aerobrief FS at Free against Pilot ToolBox's $2.99. Aerobrief FS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Pilot ToolBox's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Aerobrief FS is free to download; Pilot ToolBox costs $2.99 up front. Aerobrief FS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pilot ToolBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Aerobrief FS against 3.0 for Pilot ToolBox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Aerobrief FS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilot ToolBox's.
Aerobrief FS ships an update every 3 months, Pilot ToolBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aerobrief FS | Pilot ToolBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aerobrief Ltd. | Bahadir ARSLAN |
Customer experience
Aerobrief FS
Pilot ToolBox
In-app purchases
Aerobrief FS
- PRO - one month$1.991 Month
- PRO - one year$19.991 Year
Pilot ToolBox
- Rest Time Calculator$1.99
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