Comparison

FlightRests vs Part 117

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

Head to head
About

FlightRests

This tool assists pilots and cabin crew in calculating and managing in-flight rest periods. It features a minimalist design and accommodates various rest period configurations, with specialized interfaces for different crew roles.

Highlights
  • In-flight rest calculation
  • Rest period tracking
  • Support for even/odd rest periods
  • Tailored input screens
  • Minimalist interface
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A tool to help pilots and cabin crew calculate and keep track of in-flight rest schemes. Clean minimalist interface, support for even and odd number of rest periods, and tailored input screens for flight crew and cabin crew.

About

Part 117

Features
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Part 117: FDP Tracker & Guide is a fast, glanceable assistant for airline pilots operating under 14 CFR Part 117. Set it up at show, glance at it mid-duty, and decide on extensions or overrides with the numbers in front of you — backed by a complete, searchable Part 117 reference. DAY-OF-FLYING-TOOLS - Live flight duty period (FDP) countdown from your report/show time - Extension eligibility and countdown (+2 hours, §117.19) — shows your standing, not approval - Maximum block time tracking - Custom FDP override for company-specific limits - Latest-takeoff planning so you know your last legal departure - Acclimated-airport theater: bands use your acclimated airport's time zone, not device local time - Airport search plus a nearby top-five picker, with IATA/ICAO display options HOME AND LOCK SCREEN - Home-screen widgets — duty needle gauge and max block (small and medium) - Live Activity and Dynamic Island countdowns for one-second reads FULL PART 117 REFERENCE - Tables A, B, and C - Key definitions and regulation sections - Rest, reserve, and extension rules at your fingertips IMPORTANT This app is an educational reference and planning aid. It is not a scheduling system, a legal opinion, or a replacement for your certificate holder's policies, AIMS/company operations, or the Federal Aviation Regulations. Table C values are representative (commonly cited Class 1 rest-facility values); §117.17 has per-class variants. The pilot in command remains responsible for all duty, rest, and flight-time compliance. Always verify against current company guidance and the FAR.

Screenshots

FlightRests4 screens
Part 1173 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlightRests at Free against Part 117's $4.99. FlightRests also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Part 117's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

FlightRests is free to download; Part 117 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightRests ships an update every 3 months, Part 117 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlightRests versus Part 117: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightRestsPart 117
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao BoavidaPerry Tanner

In-app purchases

None

FlightRests

No in-app purchases

None

Part 117

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightRests free?
FlightRests is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Part 117 free?
Part 117 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlightRests or Part 117 have ads?
Neither FlightRests nor Part 117 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightRests or Part 117?
FlightRests ships an update every 3 months, and Part 117 daily. Most recently, FlightRests was updated on October 2, 2026 and Part 117 on September 30, 2026.

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