B4Takeoff vs Mistral Gliders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B4Takeoff
This app serves as a digital logbook for pilots, offering GPS flight tracking and license management. It automates flight recording, airport detection, and provides detailed statistical evaluations. Users can also manage licenses, monitor training status, and access digital checklists for safe operations.
- GPS flight recording
- Automatic airport and flight time detection
- Flight path viewing on map
- Customizable logbooks with statistics
- License and training status management
- Digital checklists
- Aircraft maintenance monitoring
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B4Takeoff is your digital logbook with GPS flight tracking and license management for pilots of all categories. Thanks to a partnership with Vereinsflieger, flights can be easily transferred between both platforms. Key features at a glance: - Recording of flights using GPS, even when the screen is turned off - Automatic detection of airports and flight times - Post-flight viewing of the flight path on a map - Customizable logbooks with statistical evaluations - Management of license data and monitoring of training status - Support for digital checklists for safe flight operations - Monitoring of aircraft maintenance - Lufthansa roster import Access to all data and additional features is also available at www.b4takeoff.net Getting started is free and non-binding. All features can be extensively tested during the trial period. Afterwards, you can choose to subscribe to an annual plan or continue using the free version with reduced functionality.
Mistral Gliders
This app is a comprehensive tool for glider pilots and gliding clubs. It offers real-time flight tracking, club management features, flight logging, and weather information. It helps pilots manage their flights and clubs streamline operations.
- Real-time flight tracking
- Club management dashboard
- Automatic flight logbook
- Instruction scheduling
- Fleet management
- Weather reports and radar
- Customizable units
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Mistral Gliders is the all-in-one companion app for glider pilots and gliding clubs. Track aircraft in real time, manage your club operations, log flights, and check weather — all from your phone. LIVE FLIGHT TRACKING - Real-time aircraft positions powered by OGN, Flarm, and KTrax - Interactive map with flight paths and replay - Track gliders, motor gliders, tow planes, paragliders, helicopters, and more - Tap any aircraft for detailed info: altitude, speed, climb rate CLUB MANAGEMENT - Club dashboard with member overview - Calendar and event scheduling - Role-based access for administrators, instructors, duty pilots, and more - Manage your club from anywhere — also available on mistralgliders.com FLIGHT LOGBOOK - Automatic flight logs generated from OGN and Flightbook data - Flight time calculator for quick totals - Personal and club flight history at a glance INSTRUCTION - Instructors publish their daily availability - Students book slots with automatic waiting list management - Clear overview of upcoming instruction sessions FLEET MANAGEMENT - Full overview of your club's aircraft fleet - Aircraft details and status tracking WEATHER & AIRFIELDS - METAR weather reports for any airfield - Rain radar and cloud layer overlays on the map - Airfield database with radio frequencies, runway info, and more PERSONALISATION - Bookmark your favourite clubs and aircraft for quick access - Customisable units: knots, km/h, feet, metres, and more - Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Polish DATA SOURCES Mistral uses data from the Open Glider Network (OGN) and KTrax to locate aircraft equipped with Flarm beacons. Flight logs are provided by Flightbook. Weather data comes from official aviation sources (METAR) and RainViewer. Your privacy matters. Learn more: mistralgliders.com/privacy-policy Whether you fly gliders at a local club or track soaring flights worldwide, Mistral Gliders is built for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mistral Gliders at none against B4Takeoff's 2. Mistral Gliders also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). B4Takeoff's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. B4Takeoff sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mistral Gliders asks for nothing beyond the download.
B4Takeoff ships an update monthly, Mistral Gliders every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B4Takeoff | Mistral Gliders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Breitenbach GbR | 0xBurg |
Customer experience
B4Takeoff
Mistral Gliders
In-app purchases
B4Takeoff
- B4Takeoff-Premium (1 year)$22.99
- B4Takeoff-Premium (2 years)$34.99
Mistral Gliders
No in-app purchases









