Comparison

FlightBoss vs VOR Simulator Pro

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

VOR Simulator Pro

Master radio navigation with this VOR simulator. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning and authentic navigation features like To/From indicators and Cone of Confusion effects. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to hone skills on the ground.

Highlights
  • Dual VOR positioning practice
  • To/From indicators
  • Cone of Confusion effects
  • Radial interception
  • HSI or CDI displays
  • Three aircraft models
Features
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Master radio navigation with this comprehensive VOR simulator. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts wanting to practice VOR skills on the ground. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning to fix your location on the map. Experience authentic navigation features including To/From indicators, Cone of Confusion effects, and radial interception. Choose between HSI or CDI displays and toggle between three detailed aircraft: King Air, Cessna 172, or Piper Cherokee. This simulator reproduces VOR signal behavior, needle deflection, and station passage, allowing you to develop and maintain your navigation proficiency anywhere, anytime - no actual aircraft required. Great for students working on their private pilot or instrument rating.

Screenshots

FlightBoss4 screens
VOR Simulator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VOR Simulator Pro at 100% against FlightBoss's 50%. VOR Simulator Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). FlightBoss's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. FlightBoss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. VOR Simulator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VOR Simulator Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FlightBoss's written reviews are positive against 100% of VOR Simulator Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightBoss ships an update every 3 weeks, VOR Simulator Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FlightBoss versus VOR Simulator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightBossVOR Simulator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1019 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell AviationPilot Institute

Customer experience

FlightBoss

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

VOR Simulator Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews3 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
None

VOR Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightBoss free?
FlightBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VOR Simulator Pro free?
VOR Simulator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlightBoss or VOR Simulator Pro?
VOR Simulator Pro is rated higher. FlightBoss averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while VOR Simulator Pro averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do FlightBoss or VOR Simulator Pro have ads?
Neither FlightBoss nor VOR Simulator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightBoss or VOR Simulator Pro?
FlightBoss ships an update every 3 weeks, and VOR Simulator Pro every 2 months. Most recently, FlightBoss was updated on October 20, 2026 and VOR Simulator Pro on October 20, 2026.

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