Comparison

FlightBoss vs FlyORKA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

FlyORKA

This app helps student pilots track and analyze their flights using their phone's GPS. It creates detailed 3D replays, builds a personal logbook, and connects users with a supportive aviation community for accelerated learning and confidence building.

Highlights
  • Record flights with phone GPS
  • Automatic flight logging
  • 3D flight path replays
  • Personalized living logbook
  • Connect with aviation community
  • Track training progress
  • Avoid repeating lessons
Features
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FlyORKA — OR-KA — the flight companion that helps you fly with skill, focus, and grit. Record flights with just your phone. Share with others. Designed by a former flight test engineer, record pilot, and flight instructor. Meet the app built to accelerate your growth — especially if you’re a new or frustrated student pilot who wants to progress faster and build real confidence, not just log hours. — — — — — Record Flights With Your Phone No Need to Buy Expensive Hardware Just tap Record. Your phone quietly tracks your entire flight using built-in GPS. After landing, you’ll: • See your flight log automatically • Remember what you did. Replay your flight path in 3D with altitude, speed, track, wind, timing, and super high-definition maps you’ll love • Create your living logbook — a personal collection of flights, insights, and breakthroughs, not just a record of hours Whether you’re comparing flight tracker alternatives or looking for a way to relive your flight as a stunning 3D video without a camera, this is the simplest way to do it. — — — — — The Best App to Track Your Training Flights (For Students & Instructors) Your training isn’t just a checkbox — it’s how you build confidence. FlyORKA helps you: • Know exactly what to work on next and avoid repeating lessons — saving thousands in training • Stay accountable by keeping buddies by your side; see how their flights help shape your own • Grow with a support system that builds momentum, not pressure. If you’ve ever wondered how to learn faster, how to train smarter, or how to become a pilot with real confidence — this is your companion. — — — — — Pilots on FlyORKA Are Excited to Train With You Unlike social networks, we remove performance pressure and invite real learning. Inside FlyORKA, you’ll find a growing aviation community of students, instructors, and pilots who share: • Recorded flights • Training notes • Tips from real experience • Honest reflections (even from embarrassing flights) • Celebrations of small wins It’s the pilot community that makes flight training finally feel like a team sport. — — — — — Why Future Pilots Choose FlyORKA FlyORKA transforms each flight you record into a personal growth engine using science-backed mechanics that build habits, support systems, and momentum — helping you achieve progress that will genuinely surprise you. Whether you self-study, fly at a top school, or train with independent instructors, FlyORKA helps you learn efficiently and build confidence. — — — — — Getting Started • Skip $600–$1000 of extra hardware and record with the phone you already have • Month-to-month membership, pause anytime • Built for pilots who want to learn from every flight. Safety grows from sharing. Trust is sacred. You control what you share. — — — — — Terms & Conditions: https://flyorka.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://flyorka.com/privacy-policy NOTE ON GPS SUPPORT: FlyORKA relies on GPS to record flights. In some regions or situations, GPS signals may be weak or unavailable, which can affect recording accuracy. Some devices may experience GPS issues that prevent proper data capture. If your flight appears incomplete or inaccurate, try updating your device’s operating system. Please note that some devices have known GPS performance issues with no available fix. NOTE ON 3D PLAYBACK: You can install FlyORKA on your iPad, but many iPad models don’t support our 3D replay yet. To relive flights in 3D, use your smartphone or view them on your laptop at flyorka.com

Screenshots

FlightBoss4 screens
FlyORKA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlyORKA at 100% against FlightBoss's 50%. FlyORKA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). FlightBoss's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. FlightBoss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and FlyORKA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlyORKA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightBoss has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FlightBoss's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlyORKA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightBoss ships an update every 3 weeks, FlyORKA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlightBoss versus FlyORKA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightBossFlyORKA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell AviationFly ORKA, Inc.

Customer experience

FlightBoss

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

FlyORKA

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightBoss

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$129.991 Year
1 purchases

FlyORKA

Subscriptions1
  • Fly ORKA Member$10.001 Month

Questions

Is FlightBoss free?
FlightBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyORKA free?
FlyORKA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlightBoss or FlyORKA?
FlyORKA is rated higher. FlightBoss averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FlyORKA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FlightBoss or FlyORKA have ads?
Neither FlightBoss nor FlyORKA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightBoss or FlyORKA?
FlightBoss ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlyORKA weekly. Most recently, FlightBoss was updated on October 4, 2026 and FlyORKA on October 3, 2026.

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