Comparison

SubStandard vs Roster Helper

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

Head to head
About

SubStandard

This aviation utility app simplifies applying cold temperature corrections for altitudes. It allows users to save frequently used altitude sets for rapid retrieval, enhancing efficiency in flight planning.

Highlights
  • Cold temperature corrections
  • Altitude set storage
  • Quick access to saved altitudes
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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SubStandard is an easy to use app to apply cold temperature corrections in aviation. Moreover, it lets you store sets of altitudes for quick access later on.

About

Roster Helper

Features
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Roster Helper is a roster companion for airline crew. Import your schedule from your airline's crew portal and see flights, standby, training, days off, positioning and layovers in clear month and timeline views. Open any duty for report times, block time, crew, aircraft and flight details. Export to AeroWeather, LogTen Pro, PILOTLOG and more. Supported airlines: - GetJet Airlines - RAIDO - Heston Airlines - RAIDO - Wizz Air - AIMS eCrew (roster import and history) - SKY express - AIMS eCrew (roster import and history) - FlyOne - crewconnex - More airlines coming soon - if your airline gives you a crew portal, write to us and we will add it Pro adds: - Statistics and Friends - Crew tools and roster sharing - GetJet Swaps: offer duties, review matching offers and prepare Crew Control requests - Subscribable calendars and logbook exports - Weather, trip and hotel information - Revision history Widgets and the Apple Watch app keep your next duty close at hand. Roster data is encrypted on your device. Signing in uses the crew portal account issued by your airline; Roster Helper is an independent app, not endorsed by, operated by any airline. Pro includes a 14-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed in your App Store account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rosterhelper.app/privacy/

Screenshots

SubStandard4 screens
Roster Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Roster Helper at every 5 days against SubStandard's every 7 months. SubStandard's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

SubStandard ships an update every 7 months, Roster Helper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubStandard versus Roster Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubStandardRoster Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiService Ottner RöckArthur Weingart

In-app purchases

None

SubStandard

No in-app purchases

None

Roster Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubStandard free?
SubStandard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roster Helper free?
Roster Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubStandard or Roster Helper have ads?
Neither SubStandard nor Roster Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubStandard or Roster Helper?
SubStandard ships an update every 7 months, and Roster Helper every 5 days. Most recently, SubStandard was updated on October 20, 2026 and Roster Helper on October 13, 2026.

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