Comparison

SkyTimer vs Land Now

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

Land Now

This app assists pilots in quickly finding and ranking nearby airports for landing during deteriorating weather or emergencies. It provides essential landing information in a clear, stress-resistant format to aid rapid decision-making.

Highlights
  • Instant airport ranking
  • Landing suitability evaluation
  • Prominent turn headings
  • Weather-aware ranking
  • Offline airport database
  • Simple, uncluttered interface
Features
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Land Now helps pilots quickly identify the best nearby airport to land at when conditions start going bad. When weather deteriorates, the workload rises fast. A pilot may have only moments to evaluate nearby airports, compare runway options, think about wind and visibility, and decide where to go. Land Now is built to reduce that workload by turning a long list of nearby airports into a ranked, landing-focused decision aid. Open the app. Press LAND NOW. Get an immediate ranked list of nearby airports, with large turn headings and key landing information presented in a clean, stress-resistant format. Land Now is not a map exploration tool and not a general flight planning app. It is designed for one purpose: helping a pilot make a faster, clearer diversion or landing decision when time and mental bandwidth are limited. KEY FEATURES Instant airport ranking Press LAND NOW to search nearby airports and see them ranked by overall landing suitability rather than simple nearest-distance logic. Built for real-world pilot decision making Land Now helps evaluate factors that matter when you need to get on the ground: • airport distance • runway length • runway surface • wind and crosswind considerations • current weather conditions • forecast trend information • overall landing suitability Large TURN TO heading Each airport result includes a prominent heading box so you can quickly orient toward the best option without digging through menus or clutter. Weather-aware ranking Current and forecast aviation weather are used to help identify airports with more favorable conditions. If weather data is unavailable, the app clearly indicates that results are working from degraded information rather than hiding that fact. Offline airport database Land Now includes a bundled airport database so nearby airport searches remain available even when connectivity is weak. Weather features require internet access, but core airport lookup remains available offline. Simple, uncluttered interface The app is built around calm, readable presentation under stress. No map-first workflow. No unnecessary complexity. Just ranked results designed for fast interpretation. Made for high-workload situations Land Now is especially useful during: • deteriorating VFR conditions • diversion decisions • mechanical issues • uncertain runway choices • unfamiliar areas • situations where a pilot wants a fast, practical airport ranking instead of raw data overload WHY LAND NOW EXISTS Many aviation tools provide information. Land Now is built to provide action. Instead of forcing you to sort through raw airport data, weather products, and runway details one piece at a time, Land Now helps organize that information into a fast, landing-oriented ranking. The goal is not to replace pilot judgment. The goal is to support it when the cockpit gets busy and time matters. DESIGNED FOR PILOTS Land Now was created from a pilot-first perspective with an emphasis on: • low cognitive load • clear visual hierarchy • practical landing factors • fast interpretation • minimal setup • dependable emergency usefulness IMPORTANT Land Now is a decision-support utility only. It does not replace pilot judgment, official weather briefings, NOTAM review, performance calculations, required navigation equipment, or compliance with regulations and operating limitations. Always verify conditions and use appropriate aeronautical decision making. When the weather starts closing in, the best airport is not always the nearest one. Open the app. Press LAND NOW. Turn toward the best option.

Screenshots

SkyTimer4 screens
Land Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Land Now at 100% against SkyTimer's 54%. Land Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). SkyTimer's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads 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

SkyTimer is free to download; Land Now costs $9.99 up front. SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Land Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Land Now 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. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of SkyTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Land Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyTimer ships an update fortnightly, Land Now every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
SkyTimer versus Land Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyTimerLand Now
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFramework Learning, LLCDaniel CRAMER

Customer experience

SkyTimer

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

Land Now

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Land Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyTimer free?
SkyTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Land Now free?
Land Now costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyTimer or Land Now?
Land Now is rated higher. SkyTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Land Now averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SkyTimer or Land Now have ads?
Neither SkyTimer nor Land Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyTimer or Land Now?
SkyTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Land Now every 2 months. Most recently, SkyTimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Land Now on October 7, 2026.

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