Comparison

PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] vs BLR Limits

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

PlaneBase Mobile [PBM]4 screens
BLR Limits4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] versus BLR Limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaneBase Mobile [PBM]BLR Limits
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNic StoreyOliver Buterbaugh

Customer experience

PlaneBase Mobile [PBM]

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BLR Limits

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PlaneBase Mobile [PBM]

No in-app purchases

None

BLR Limits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] free?
PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLR Limits free?
BLR Limits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] or BLR Limits have ads?
Neither PlaneBase Mobile [PBM] nor BLR Limits shows ads.

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