Boldmethod vs FlightBoss
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boldmethod
Enhance your aviation knowledge with extensive video training and online courses. Practice with quizzes and master essential piloting skills like takeoffs, landings, airspace navigation, and weather interpretation. Prepare for checkrides and improve your flying proficiency.
- Extensive video training library
- Online aviation courses
- Pilot knowledge quizzes
- Master takeoffs and landings
- National Airspace System training
- Aviation weather interpretation
- VFR charts and publications
Read full descriptionHide full description
Want to improve your piloting skills? Then the Boldmethod app is for you. With over 50 hours of videos and online training courses, you'll walk away with the knowledge that makes you a better pilot. Access your Boldmethod training courses in one app, watch the latest training videos, and test your knowledge with quizzes. What's new? The Feed and Challenges tabs are the place to start learning or to brush up on your aviation knowledge. When you're ready to take the next step, sign up for courses to truly master your pilot knowledge. MASTERING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do we. This video course helps you master your takeoffs and landings. Whether you're trying to stop floating past your landing point or trying to smooth out your touchdown, you'll learn how to fix any of your takeoff and landing problems with this simple-to-use online course. The course breaks down takeoffs and landings into sections: Normal Takeoffs Traffic Patterns Normal Landings Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings Short Field Takeoffs and Landings Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings Non-Standard Takeoffs and Landings Night Takeoffs and Landings NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Our airspace course covers everything you need to know about the National Airspace System, including Class A-G airspace, Special Use Airspace, and Other Airspace. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down airspace into sections: Class A airspace Class B airspace Class C airspace Class D airspace Class E airspace Class G airspace Special use airspace Other airspace AVIATION WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTS Our weather course covers everything you need to know about aviation weather, including METARs, TAFs, Pilot Reports, Graphical Forecasts For Aviation, Winds Aloft Forecasts, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down aviation weather into sections: METARs TAFs PIREPs Graphical Forecasts For Aviation Winds Aloft Forecasts AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs VFR CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS Our charts course covers everything you need to know about VFR charts and publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, the Digital Chart Supplement, and NOTAMs. The course breaks down publications into sections: Sectional Charts Terminal Area Charts Digital Chart Supplement NOTAMs MOUNTAIN WEATHER Do you want to feel more comfortable flying around the high country? Boldmethod's Mountain Weather course helps make that happen. You'll learn how to evaluate mountain weather during your planning and while you're in flight. You'll also learn how terrain generates updrafts, downdrafts, turbulence, and storms, and changes the direction of the wind throughout the day. The course breaks down weather into sections: Mountain Waves Strong Surface Winds Updrafts, Downdrafts, And Turbulence Convergence Zones Coastal Mountain Wind Systems The North American Monsoon Daily (Diurnal) Winds In Valleys Mountain Thunderstorms
FlightBoss
Manage aircraft maintenance, inspections, and flight logs with automated alerts and digital document storage. Track compliance, log flight hours, and communicate with co-owners seamlessly. Offers a free trial for new users.
- Flight log tracking (Hobbs/Tach)
- Maintenance and inspection management
- Automated compliance alerts (FAA Part 91)
- Customizable inspection tracking
- Digital logbook
- Document archiving
- Multi-owner functionality
Read full descriptionHide full description
FlightBoss is a one-stop solution for any plane owner to track a flight log by Hobbs/Tach time, to manage regular maintenance including squawks and VFR/IFR inspections. FlightBoss tracks compliance with all FAA Part 91 aircraft airworthiness inspections plus it provides unlimited custom alerts specific to your aircraft. Download a free trial version of the App today. Track VFR and IFR compliance requirements including ELT, Annual, Transponder, Pitot System, Registration, VOR, Insurance, and GPS database currency with just a few clicks. Set automated email and app alerts based on your desired notification settings for inspections and maintenance. Capture photo, description, and airplane status with a few clicks when you identify unscheduled maintenance. Send squawks to your mechanic for airworthiness confirmation right from the app. Multi-Owner functionality ensures you stay in sync with other owners of the airplane. Communicate critical airworthiness information to partners within seconds. Create a digital logbook that is used to trigger inspections, maintenance, and other Tach/Hobbs time alerts. Digital archive of all your most valuable documents. Upload your POH by section, Insurance, Weight and Balance, identification, STCs, and more. Streamline Your Flight Operations Today. FlightBoss subscription is a month-to-month subscription or annual that begins at sign up (New users are eligible for a one month free trial as well). You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. We just want you to love the amazing features FlightBoss has the offer. A few of these features are listed below - Accommodates Multi-Owner Aircraft - iOS, iPhone, and iPad Compatible - Automated Inspection Alerts to Keep You Informed - Unlimited Custom Inspections for Your Individual Needs - Supports Multi-Engine & Complex Airplanes - Digital Aircraft Logbook to Track Hobbs and Tach Time - Upload and Store critical Documents in One Place - Access From Anywhere You Have Cell Service or WiFi You can learn more about pricing and subscription by visiting our website: https://flightboss.com Privacy Policy - https://flightboss.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions - http://flightboss.com/terms-conditions/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boldmethod at 97% against FlightBoss's 50%. Boldmethod also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (823 vs 10). FlightBoss's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Boldmethod sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and FlightBoss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Boldmethod holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boldmethod has 823 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Boldmethod's written reviews are positive against 50% of FlightBoss's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boldmethod | FlightBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (823 ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 823 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BoldMethod, LLC | Russell Aviation |
Customer experience
Boldmethod
FlightBoss
Bugs and requests
Boldmethod
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashing or freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Provide explanations for incorrect answers in quizzes
- Improve navigation and progress tracking through courses
FlightBoss
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boldmethod
- Aviation Weather Products$19.99
- National Airspace System$19.99
- VFR Charts$19.99
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- National Airspace System$24.99
- Aviation Weather Products$24.99
- VFR Charts and Publications$24.99
- Mastering Takeoffs & Landings$139.99
- Mountain Weather$299.99
- Instrument Procedures$499.99
FlightBoss
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$129.991 Year
Questions
Is Boldmethod free?
Is FlightBoss free?
Which has better reviews, Boldmethod or FlightBoss?
Do Boldmethod or FlightBoss have ads?
Which is updated more often, Boldmethod or FlightBoss?
Other comparisons















