FlightRests vs Part 117
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Part 117
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
FlightRests ships an update every 3 months, Part 117 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlightRests | Part 117 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 1.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joao Boavida | Perry Tanner |
In-app purchases
FlightRests
No in-app purchases
Part 117
No in-app purchases









