PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] vs BLR Limits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlaneBase Mobile [PBM]
This mobile companion app allows aviation enthusiasts to log aircraft sightings and access detailed information on aircraft, bases, fleets, and types. It syncs with the main PlaneBase program for easy data management and planning.
- Log by frames or registrations
- Aircraft lookup with visual notifications
- View base and fleet lists
- Search aircraft by type or ICAO code
- Email logs for import into main program
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PBMobile is designed by spotters for spotters, take your logs with you on your iPhone\iPad. PBMobile does require a current valid PlaneBase installation and a PBDC licence to be able to register and authenticate. Features: Log by Frames or Registrations. Aircraft lookup see if you have seen or require an aircraft with visual notifications. Base Lists, See a full list of aircraft that are resident at the searched for location. Fleet Lists, See a full list of aircraft belonging to the searched for operator. Type Lists, See a list of various types by name or ICAO code. The above lists all show if the aircraft is required or not. Once done simply view the days logging's then create an email which once sent can be imported in to the main PlaneBase program ready for the next trip out.
BLR Limits
Instantly calculate Flight Duty Period limits and push-by times by cross-referencing operator and regulatory schemes. Provides clear, side-by-side limit cards for various crew configurations, with color-coded urgency indicators. Features a full audit trail for every calculation and supports acclimatization status.
- Side-by-side operator and regulatory limit cards
- Instant push-by time calculation
- Color-coded urgency indicators
- Full audit trail for calculations
- Favorite routes and calculation history
- Supports acclimatization and rest inputs
- Dark mode interface
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Calculate your Flight Duty Period limits and push-by times instantly. BLR Limits cross-references operator and regulatory schemes to give you clear, side-by-side limit cards for every crew configuration - so you always know when the clock runs out. Key Features: • Side-by-side operator and regulatory limit cards for two, three, and four crew configurations • Push-by times calculated from your report time, block hours, taxi, and sector count • Colour-coded urgency - green, yellow, orange, and red as deadlines approach • Full audit trail for every calculation - see exactly how each limit was derived, step by step • Flag any calculation you believe is incorrect, directly from the audit view • Favourite routes for quick access • Calculation history - tap a recent route to reload it instantly • Supports acclimatisation status, rest class, and pre-report rest inputs • Dark mode interface designed for the flight deck Currently supported Schemes: • BAW operator limits • EASA FTL regulatory limits Disclaimer: Independent FDP calculator for pilots. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to EASA, the UK CAA, or any other regulatory or operator body. This app is for educational and reference purposes only. All operational decisions must be based on approved company manuals and official documentation. The developer assumes no liability for operational use of calculated values.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] at 11.0 against BLR Limits's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] | BLR Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nic Storey | Oliver Buterbaugh |
Customer experience
PlaneBase Mobile [PBM]
BLR Limits
In-app purchases
PlaneBase Mobile [PBM]
No in-app purchases
BLR Limits
No in-app purchases
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