Comparison

SkyTimer vs YetiFlight

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

YetiFlight

This app consolidates flight planning, aviation weather, charts, and structured training for pilots. It offers essential tools and aircraft information, streamlining preparation for lessons and flights. Designed for all aviators, it keeps aviation resources organized in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Flight planning and charts
  • Aviation weather access
  • Structured flight training syllabus
  • Essential pilot tools
  • Aircraft information (Flight Hangar)
  • Progress tracking for learning
Features
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Bring your flight planning, aviation weather, charts, training, and pilot tools together with YetiFlight. Whether you’re preparing for a lesson, reviewing a route, or building your aviation knowledge, YetiFlight keeps useful resources within reach. Designed for student pilots and experienced aviators, it brings the different parts of flight preparation and learning into one convenient app. FLIGHT PLANNING AND CHARTS Prepare for your next flight with access to flight planning resources and aviation charts. Explore your route and review the information that supports your planning process. Keep planning and training close together as you connect what you learn on the ground with the flights ahead. AVIATION WEATHER Access aviation weather as part of your flight preparation. Review conditions alongside your planning resources and make weather awareness part of your routine, whether you’re getting ready for a local lesson or planning a cross-country flight. STRUCTURED FLIGHT TRAINING Give your study sessions direction with flight training resources and a Private Pilot Flight Training Syllabus. Work through lessons, review required reading, and use lesson checklists to prepare for time with your instructor. Training features include flight profiles, instructor notes, and sign-off sections to support an organized approach to learning. Review material before a lesson and return to it afterward as you build your understanding. ESSENTIAL PILOT TOOLS Find aviation tools and reference resources in a dedicated Pilot Tools section. Bring useful information into your everyday study and preparation routine, with convenient access from the same app you use for planning and training. YOUR FLIGHT HANGAR Keep aircraft information close at hand with the Flight Hangar. Use aircraft resources alongside your planning and training activities to stay familiar with the airplanes you fly and study. BUILT FOR YOUR AVIATION JOURNEY YetiFlight brings together resources for different stages of your flying journey: • Student pilots preparing for upcoming lessons. • Private pilot learners working through structured training. • Pilots reviewing aviation knowledge and planning resources. • Aviators who want weather, charts, aircraft information, and pilot tools in one place. Move between learning, planning, and aircraft resources as your needs change. From a focused study session to preparation for your next flight, YetiFlight helps you keep your aviation routine organized. YETIFLIGHT MEMBERSHIP YetiFlight is free to download. Access to subscription features requires an active YetiFlight membership. Monthly and annual subscription options are available through in-app purchase. Review current pricing and subscription details in the app before purchasing. Plan your next flight. Prepare for your next lesson. Keep learning with YetiFlight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SkyTimer4 screens
YetiFlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YetiFlight at 5.0 against SkyTimer's 4.0. YetiFlight also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). SkyTimer's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and YetiFlight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YetiFlight 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, YetiFlight every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SkyTimer versus YetiFlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyTimerYetiFlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFramework Learning, LLCJustin Ross

Customer experience

SkyTimer

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

YetiFlight

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
2 purchases

YetiFlight

Subscriptions2
  • YetiFlight Monthly$6.991 Month
  • YetiFlight Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SkyTimer free?
SkyTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YetiFlight free?
YetiFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SkyTimer or YetiFlight?
YetiFlight is rated higher. SkyTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while YetiFlight averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SkyTimer or YetiFlight have ads?
Neither SkyTimer nor YetiFlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyTimer or YetiFlight?
SkyTimer ships an update fortnightly, and YetiFlight every 3 days. Most recently, SkyTimer was updated on September 20, 2026 and YetiFlight on October 1, 2026.

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