Comparison

Aerobrief FS vs EMbrief

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

EMbrief

Features
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Prepare your flights with ease and confidence. This app provides workflow guidance based on the classic OFP, displayed in a more friendly and tactical format designed for pilots. Features by Phase of Flight: • Preflight: Follow a checklist-style guide to ensure nothing is missed, check your timeline fro departure, find your plane. • Departure (DEP): Forgot to note your performance results? Access them in a clear, Airbus-style layout. • Cruise (CRZ): Calculate crew rest for 3 or 4 pilot operations, and review climb times and FIRs based on your OFP. • Approach (APP): Performance results available in the same user-friendly Airbus format. • FMS: Visualize your OFP in an intuitive, Airbus-style presentation. • Crew Feedback: Share and receive peer-to-peer insights. A space for pilots to exchange feedback, tips, and local knowledge after flights. The app is better customise for iPad but can be used in the iPhone. Important Note: This app does not replace or follow official documentation. Always refer to your company’s operational manuals and procedures.

Screenshots

Aerobrief FS4 screens
EMbrief3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aerobrief FS at Free against EMbrief's $1.99. Aerobrief FS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). EMbrief's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On ads 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

Aerobrief FS is free to download; EMbrief costs $1.99 up front. Aerobrief FS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EMbrief asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aerobrief FS ships an update every 3 months, EMbrief every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aerobrief FS versus EMbrief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAerobrief FSEMbrief
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAerobrief Ltd.Javier De Jorge Sanchez Garnica

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aerobrief FS

Subscriptions2
  • PRO - one month$1.991 Month
  • PRO - one year$19.991 Year
None

EMbrief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aerobrief FS free?
Aerobrief FS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMbrief free?
EMbrief costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aerobrief FS or EMbrief have ads?
Neither Aerobrief FS nor EMbrief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aerobrief FS or EMbrief?
Aerobrief FS ships an update every 3 months, and EMbrief every 9 days. Most recently, Aerobrief FS was updated on November 2, 2026 and EMbrief on November 3, 2026.

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