Comparison

Aerobrief FS vs Layvr

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

Layvr

Features
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Layvr is the all-in-one app built for cabin crew and pilots. Whether you're preparing for your next duty, planning a layover, or tracking your earnings, Layvr brings everything together in one place. Features • Automatic roster sync • Trip pay calculator and AI payslip checker • Staff travel community and route discussions • Live destination weather and destination briefings • Crew discovery on layovers with privacy controls • Travel eSIMs with instant activation • Flight Time Limit (FTL) monitoring • Family roster sharing • Calendar sync with Apple, Google and Outlook • Safety check-ins during layovers • Secure airline crew verification • Private messaging with verified crew Layvr Pro unlocks advanced productivity features, including enhanced pay tools, AI-powered utilities, and additional premium capabilities. Built by crew, for crew, Layvr helps aviation professionals stay organised, save time, and get more from every trip. Layvr Pro is £5.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://layvrcrew.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://layvrcrew.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Aerobrief FS4 screens
Layvr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layvr at none against Aerobrief FS's 2. Layvr also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Aerobrief FS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Layvr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aerobrief FS ships an update every 3 months, Layvr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aerobrief FS versus Layvr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAerobrief FSLayvr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAerobrief Ltd.BRUNO MARTINS DE PINA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aerobrief FS

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

Layvr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aerobrief FS free?
Aerobrief FS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Layvr free?
Layvr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aerobrief FS or Layvr have ads?
Neither Aerobrief FS nor Layvr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aerobrief FS or Layvr?
Aerobrief FS ships an update every 3 months, and Layvr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aerobrief FS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Layvr on October 31, 2026.

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