Kinesis ELD vs FlightGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kinesis ELD
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DOT FMCSA self-compliant application to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60-hour/7days or 70-hour/8daysRules -34 hour week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11 hours driving for the day -14 hours on duty for the day -Sleeper Berth provision -Passenger Seat provision -Personal Conveyance provision -30 minutes break provision -Location recording for vehicle’s engine turned on and off, and location recording every 60 minutes if vehicle is moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -The mobile device warns the driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes or more, the mobile device will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status
FlightGuard
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Know what’s due. Make time to fly. You own an aircraft to fly it. But keeping track of inspections, operating times, Airworthiness Directives, and maintenance records can take more time than it should. When information is scattered across spreadsheets, paper logbooks, and folders, it’s hard to know what needs attention next. Overlooked deadlines can mean costly surprises and disrupted flying plans. FlightGuard brings your aircraft’s maintenance information into one clear overview—so you can stay organized, plan ahead, and arrive at your next maintenance visit prepared. KNOW WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION See upcoming maintenance, overdue tasks, open defects, and aircraft records together. Spend less time searching and get a clearer picture of your aircraft’s status. PLAN BEFORE IT BECOMES URGENT Track inspections and recurring maintenance by date, operating hours, and landings. Forecast upcoming tasks based on your aircraft usage, so you can plan maintenance around your flying. SIMPLIFY YOUR AD REVIEW Use AD Smart Scan to help identify potentially relevant FAA or EASA Airworthiness Directives for your aircraft, engine, and propeller. Keep compliance records and recurring requirements alongside your maintenance tasks. KEEP YOUR AIRCRAFT RECORDS ORGANIZED Manage engine and propeller times, serial numbers, life-limited components, documents, and defects. Enter flight times manually or use AI-assisted logbook scanning to help capture information from paper records. KEEP CO-OWNERS ON THE SAME PAGE Share your aircraft with co-owners or club members. Keep records synchronized so everyone can work from the same information. ARRIVE AT THE HANGAR PREPARED Create PDF maintenance plans, aircraft status reports, and AD reports to share with your mechanic. Bring an organized record of what’s due and what’s been recorded. BUILT FROM REAL AVIATION EXPERIENCE FlightGuard grew out of conversations with aircraft owners, mechanics, and pilots. Built on 13 years of aviation experience, it helps private owners, co-ownership groups, and flying clubs make aircraft maintenance easier to manage. GET STARTED IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Add your aircraft. 2. Enter your current operating times and maintenance records. 3. See what’s due and plan what comes next. Less time managing records. More time for flying. Download FlightGuard and start your 7-day free trial. FlightGuard supports maintenance tracking and AD review. Final AD applicability and airworthiness decisions remain with the owner and qualified maintenance professionals. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION FlightGuard Premium • Monthly and yearly subscription options • Pricing is displayed in the app based on your region and currency • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.flightguardapp.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kinesis ELD at none against FlightGuard's 2. Kinesis ELD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). FlightGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. FlightGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kinesis ELD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kinesis ELD ships an update every 3 months, FlightGuard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kinesis ELD | FlightGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radius Limited | ISABELLE SPANDL |
In-app purchases
Kinesis ELD
No in-app purchases
FlightGuard
- FlightGuard Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- FlightGuard Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year









