# FAAwait vs Sequence Decoder

The clearest difference is price: Sequence Decoder at Free against FAAwait's $0.99. Sequence Decoder also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). FAAwait's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Sequence Decoder is free to download; FAAwait costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sequence Decoder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequence Decoder has 238 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of FAAwait's written reviews are positive against 76% of Sequence Decoder's.

FAAwait ships an update every 10 months, Sequence Decoder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FAAwait | Sequence Decoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faawait/id287217531/reviews) | **[4.6 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequence-decoder/id1439988599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **238** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Figler](https://appshunter.io/developer/287217534) | [Jeffrey REISBERG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229355592) |

## What reviewers say

### FAAwait

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faawait/id287217531)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Get real-time updates on air traffic delays at all U.S. airports. Monitor departure and arrival delays, ground stops, and ground delays to anticipate potential travel disruptions.

**Highlights:** Real-time U.S. airport delay data, Tracks departure and arrival delays, Monitors ground stops, Monitors ground delays, Utilizes FAA data feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Invaluable for pilots
- 👍 Accurate delay information
- 👍 Essential for frequent travelers
- 👍 Real-time updates
- 👍 Great synopsis for ATC delays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate information
- 🐛 No map displayed
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Connection errors

**Reported bugs**

- Some functions aren’t working
- FAA OIS Board not working
- No map displayed after updating to iPadOS17
- Map has disappeared after iPadOS 17
- APP was great until iPadOS 17 then the map basically has disappeared

**Requested features**

- Needs to be updated
- Proper updates to bring app into 2026
- iPad version needed
- iPad App needed
- Search airport function


### Sequence Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequence-decoder/id1439988599)

Access real-time and historical flight data for any airport, including departures, arrivals, and individual flight details. Flight attendants receive specialized tools for managing schedules, alerts, crew communication, and legal compliance.

**Highlights:** Airport departure/arrival info, Individual flight lookup, Flight attendant alerts, Crew scheduling tools, Legality checker, Crew communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Makes reserve life easier
- 👍 Helps line holders
- 👍 Incredible availability info
- 👍 Life changing app
- 👍 Streamlines work life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Open time trips not listed
- 🐛 Calendar sync issues
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Useless when not working
- 🐛 App not loading trips

**Reported bugs**

- Trips no longer listed in open time after update
- Cannot sync calendar
- App not loading trips or showing standbys
- Open time and call out list not working
- Jeffnet not loading data

**Requested features**

- Enable Face ID login when importing via browser
- Bring back hotel info


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FAAwait free?

FAAwait costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sequence Decoder free?

Sequence Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FAAwait or Sequence Decoder?

Sequence Decoder is rated higher. FAAwait averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Sequence Decoder averages 4.6 from 238 ratings.

### Do FAAwait or Sequence Decoder have ads?

Neither FAAwait nor Sequence Decoder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FAAwait or Sequence Decoder?

FAAwait ships an update every 10 months, and Sequence Decoder every 3 weeks. Most recently, FAAwait was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sequence Decoder on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*