FLARM Hub vs BASA Gliders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLARM Hub
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This mobile application allows to manage FLARM devices with a WiFi interface. Currently supported devices: - PowerFLARM Flex - PowerFLARM Fusion - Atom UAV - Aurora The initial connection is very simple, either with the QR code, or by manually entering the ID. The connection details for multiple devices can be stored, and connected to the device with a single button click. The application checks for firmware updates and notifies the user when a new update is available. Updates can be loaded with a single click. Flight records can be uploaded to cloud services such as SeeYou and Weglide.
BASA Gliders
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The app includes a Weight & Balance calculator for gliders in the BASA club. The calculator determines whether the loading is within the allowed C.G. limits for the glider. Additionally, it displays all relevant information, such as tow speeds, limiting speeds, stall speeds for actual and reference mass, warnings, tire pressure, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BASA Gliders at every 2 months against FLARM Hub's every 12 months. FLARM Hub's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FLARM Hub ships an update every 12 months, BASA Gliders every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLARM Hub | BASA Gliders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLARM Technology AG | Babu Srinivasan |
In-app purchases
FLARM Hub
No in-app purchases
BASA Gliders
No in-app purchases
