Comparison

VA Procedures Trainer vs Jeppesen FlightChat

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

Head to head
About

VA Procedures Trainer

This app provides immersive flight training procedures based on the Boeing FCOM. It offers an online library with content for various aircraft, including detailed checklists and inflight procedures.

Highlights
  • Immersive training procedures
  • Derived from Boeing FCOM
  • Online library for additional content
  • 737-MAX flight training procedures
  • Comprehensive exterior inspection
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• This application requires access to My Boeing Fleet in order to obtain procedure content. Contact your Boeing representative for details. • Boeing Virtual Procedures Trainer is designed to supplement commercial flight training by providing immersive training procedures derived from the Boeing FCOM. An online library offers additional content including many 737-MAX flight training procedures ranging from Electrical Power Up to Electrical Power Down as well as many inflight procedures and a comprehensive exterior inspection including dozens of panoramic location views and over 150 checklist line items including non-normal conditions.

About

Jeppesen FlightChat

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FlightChat: Connect and Collaborate on Every Flight FlightChat is your intuitive solution for airline communications, connecting stakeholders worldwide for effortless collaboration on every flight. Developed by the innovators at Jeppesen, FlightChat enhances modern airline operations with unique features tailored to your needs. Key Features: - Flight Rooms: Automatically created chat rooms for each flight, showing live updates from your crew management system and/or flight operation management system. Stay in sync with your team! - Role-based Communication: Instantly contact team members based on their role—no need to remember names or numbers. Reach the right person in seconds! - API Integrations: Real-time updates on flight and crew assignments are automatically posted in dedicated Flight Rooms, keeping everyone informed. - FlightBot: Get quick information by querying our FlightBot for weather updates and more, pulling data from connected systems. - Secure Conversations: All non-public chats have the option to be end-to-end encrypted, ensuring your discussions remain confidential. - Automatic Archiving: Conversations are archived after each flight for future analysis, helping you improve operations.

Screenshots

Jeppesen FlightChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jeppesen FlightChat at fortnightly against VA Procedures Trainer's every 2 months. Jeppesen FlightChat also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VA Procedures Trainer ships an update every 2 months, Jeppesen FlightChat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VA Procedures Trainer versus Jeppesen FlightChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVA Procedures TrainerJeppesen FlightChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB140 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Boeing CompanyJeppesen

In-app purchases

None

VA Procedures Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

Jeppesen FlightChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VA Procedures Trainer free?
VA Procedures Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jeppesen FlightChat free?
Jeppesen FlightChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VA Procedures Trainer or Jeppesen FlightChat have ads?
Neither VA Procedures Trainer nor Jeppesen FlightChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VA Procedures Trainer or Jeppesen FlightChat?
VA Procedures Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and Jeppesen FlightChat fortnightly. Most recently, VA Procedures Trainer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Jeppesen FlightChat on October 7, 2026.

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