Comparison

SkyTimer vs TakeoffAlert

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

Head to head
About

SkyTimer

This app automatically logs flights, tracks fuel burn, and manages tank levels in real-time from your wrist, phone, or iPad. It provides detailed flight logs and can export data, acting as a cockpit companion for pilots.

Highlights
  • Automatic flight logging
  • Real-time fuel tracking
  • Multi-tank and engine support
  • Worldwide airport database
  • Smart fuel balancing
  • Detailed flight logs
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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SkyTimer automatically logs your flights and tracks fuel burn and tank changes in real time--from your wrist, phone, or iPad. A cockpit companion built to work alongside your EFB. Start a flight with a single tap. SkyTimer records block and flight times, tracks fuel quantity across up to 7 tanks and 4 engines, and logs your departure, arrival, and intermediate stop airports using a built-in worldwide airport database--no Internet required. *** FUEL MANAGEMENT, SIMPLIFIED *** SkyTimer calculates fuel burn, endurance, and remaining quantity on-the-fly using time-on-tanks and your configured burn rates. Update flow rates mid-flight for accuracy as conditions change. - Smart Balance calculates optimal tank timer durations to keep fuel balanced across tanks. - A robust reminder engine alerts you to configuration changes based on time-on-tank, fuel use, or fuel transferred. - Supports a wide range of fuel selectors and transfer switch types for single and multi-engine aircraft. *** AUTOMATIC FLIGHT TRACKING *** Smart Track uses GPS ground speed and your aircraft's Vso stall speed to automatically detect takeoffs and landings--no manual input needed. SkyTimer logs the times and airports for you. *** WORKS ON iPHONE, iPAD, AND APPLE WATCH *** Run SkyTimer on your iPad alongside your EFB in Split View, Windowed or Slide Over. On iPhone, Dynamic Island keeps your timers and fuel data visible even while you're in ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot--like a HUD for your flight data. SkyTimer for Apple Watch gives you full access to every feature right from your wrist, and works standalone if you leave your phone on the ground. Everything stays in sync across devices with iCloud. *** DETAILED FLIGHT LOGS *** Every trip is saved with flight and block times, airports, out/off/on/in times, fuel details, time-on-tanks, and Hobbs or Tach times. Export to CSV or directly to LogTen. Everything syncs across your devices with iCloud. *** FREE TO TRY, EASY TO UPGRADE *** Download SkyTimer for free and start tracking block and flight times at no charge. Unlock everything with SkyTimer Plus: - Fuel Quantity Tracking - Unlimited Flight Storage - Tank Timer Management - Auto-Track Takeoffs & Landings - Multiple Aircraft Profiles - iCloud Sync & Backup - In-flight Phone/Watch/iPad Sync --------------------- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, you can manage your subscriptions in App Store account settings. --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://skytimer.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://skytimer.app/terms/

About

TakeoffAlert

This app monitors your aircraft's takeoff performance in real-time, comparing actual data against planned performance. It provides intuitive feedback on your aircraft's position relative to runway requirements during takeoff.

Highlights
  • Real-time takeoff monitoring
  • Actual vs. planned performance comparison
  • Intuitive data display
  • Input takeoff data (TODA, Roll, Stopping Distance)
  • Monitor takeoff position
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What is TakeoffAlert? TakeoffAlert is advanced takeoff monitoring app that monitors your takeoff performance through the takeoff event. This data is displayed to the pilot an easy to understand and intuitive format providing value feedback on their aircraft's ACTUAL takeoff performance versus the takeoff planned performance. How does TakeoffAlert work? Simple. 1. Enter your takeoff data: Runway Takeoff Distance Available (TODA); Takeoff Roll; Stopping Distance (see User Guide); Review and Execute the data. 2. When in takeoff position tap the "In Takeoff Position" button to begin monitoring the takeoff. That's it! TakeoffAlert begins monitoring your takeoff, providing realtime feedback about the aircraft is in relation to the runway and the calculated takeoff roll and stop requirements. *** DEVICE REQUIREMENTS *** Wifi ONLY iPads require an EXTERNAL GPS** connected to the iPad (such as Bad Elf Pro). iPod Touch requires an EXTERNAL GPS** connected to the iPod Touch (such as Bad Elf Pro). ** Appareo Stratus 1/2/3 and uAvionix Sentry GPS NOT Supported.

Screenshots

SkyTimer4 screens
TakeoffAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TakeoffAlert at 5.0 against SkyTimer's 4.0. TakeoffAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). SkyTimer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, ads, device support 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. SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. TakeoffAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TakeoffAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyTimer has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyTimer ships an update fortnightly, TakeoffAlert every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SkyTimer versus TakeoffAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyTimerTakeoffAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFramework Learning, LLCRaymond Chase

Customer experience

SkyTimer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

TakeoffAlert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Annual Plus Subscription$17.991 Year
None

TakeoffAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyTimer free?
SkyTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TakeoffAlert free?
TakeoffAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyTimer or TakeoffAlert?
TakeoffAlert is rated higher. SkyTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while TakeoffAlert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SkyTimer or TakeoffAlert have ads?
Neither SkyTimer nor TakeoffAlert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyTimer or TakeoffAlert?
SkyTimer ships an update fortnightly, and TakeoffAlert every 9 months. Most recently, SkyTimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and TakeoffAlert on October 6, 2026.

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