Comparison

14 CFR by LawStack vs FAR AIM by Flightready

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

Head to head
About

14 CFR by LawStack

Access the complete Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for Aeronautics and Space offline. This app allows for bookmarking, highlighting, note-taking, and sharing content, with full-text search capabilities. A free trial is available, with full access via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Complete Title 14 CFR offline
  • Includes tables and images
  • Custom bookmarks and highlighting
  • Full-text and advanced search
  • Share sections and content
  • Free trial available
Features
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LawStack's complete Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Aeronautics and Space. Leave the heavy books at home and buy this app now. • Free trial for new users. Available thereafter via in-app purchase. • Complete offline access. • All tables and images included. • Add custom bookmarks, highlighting, and notes. • Full-text search and other advanced search options. • Email and share sections or selected content with colleagues. Question, comments, or feature requests? Need specific updates? Email us at support@lawstack.com. ************************************ Disclaimer: The information in this app is not intended to replace official versions, is subject to revision, and should not be considered legal advice. Tekk Innovations LLC presents this information without warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. In addition, this disclaimer may change at anytime. When necessary, consult primary source material.

About

FAR AIM by Flightready

Access comprehensive Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manuals with advanced search and annotation tools. Customize your view for specific aviation roles and sync your notes across devices. Content is regularly updated.

Highlights
  • Full FAR AIM content
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
  • Text highlighting
  • Cross-device annotation sync
  • Customizable for use cases
  • Regular content updates
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A comprehensive, easy-to-use FAR/AIM with powerful search, personalized regulation filters, and advanced annotations. Try any subscription free for one month, or purchase lifetime access with a single payment. COMPREHENSIVE AVIATION REGULATIONS ▸ All of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, including Parts 1, 43, 48, 61, 65, 67, 68, 71, 73, 91, 97, 103, 105, 107, 110, 117, 119, 121, 135, 136, 137, 141, and 142. ▸ Title 49 Parts 172 and 175 (HazMat), 830 (NTSB), and 1544 and 1552 (TSA). ▸ Every section of the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), including the original figures. ▸ The complete Pilot/Controller Glossary. ▸ Updated regularly with the latest content. FARs FILTERED FOR YOUR USE CASE ▸ Filter regulations by use case: General Aviation, Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Crew, Remote Pilot, or Maintenance. ▸ Your selected filter applies to FAR lists, search results, and the Next and Previous buttons in the reader. Choose All Regulations to see everything. POWERFUL SEARCH ▸ Search every document at once, or limit a search to the FAR, AIM, Pilot/Controller Glossary, NTSB, HazMat, or TSA. ▸ Search exact phrases using quotation marks, combine terms with OR, and exclude terms with a minus sign. ▸ Narrow searches to a specific FAR Part, section titles, or whole words. ▸ Search results include preview lines with matching terms highlighted. ▸ Sort results by relevance or document order. ▸ Matches within the section you’re reading appear first and are highlighted on the page. Navigate between matches one by one (iOS 17.2 and later). ANNOTATIONS ▸ Bookmark any section, add notes, and highlight text in five colors. ▸ Give sections custom names and organize them with color tags. ▸ Manage all annotations in one place, with filters for type, document, or tag. ▸ Automatically sync annotations across your Apple devices using iCloud. ▸ Optionally create a FlightReady account to back up your bookmarks, notes, highlights, tags, and reading history and keep them synchronized across devices. MORE FEATURES ▸ Reading history organized by day. ▸ Email, print, or share any FAR section, AIM paragraph, or glossary definition. ▸ Adjustable text size with support for iOS Dynamic Type. ▸ Light and dark themes, or automatic switching to match your system settings. ▸ Portrait and landscape orientations, with multitasking support on iPad. SUBSCRIPTIONS Start with a free one-month trial on any subscription. Free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel a subscription or free trial, open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions. You can also manage subscriptions in the App Store by tapping your profile picture and selecting Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. All FAR/AIM content comes from public sources, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Government Publishing Office. Terms of Service: https://www.flightready.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.flightready.net/privacy-policy/ Customer Service: https://www.flightready.net

Screenshots

14 CFR by LawStack4 screens
FAR AIM by Flightready4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAR AIM by Flightready at 4.7 against 14 CFR by LawStack's 2.1. FAR AIM by Flightready also leads on ratings volume (565 vs 7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 14 CFR by LawStack's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. 14 CFR by LawStack sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FAR AIM by Flightready sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAR AIM by Flightready holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAR AIM by Flightready has 565 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of 14 CFR by LawStack's written reviews are positive against 44% of FAR AIM by Flightready's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

14 CFR by LawStack ships an update every 2 months, FAR AIM by Flightready monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
14 CFR by LawStack versus FAR AIM by Flightready: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter14 CFR by LawStackFAR AIM by Flightready
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)4.7 (565 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better44.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7565 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTekk Innovations LLCAeroapps Technology

Customer experience

14 CFR by LawStack

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%

FAR AIM by Flightready

All ratings565 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

14 CFR by LawStack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FAR AIM by Flightready

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lifetime option not working after purchase
  • App not loading after 'updating content'
  • Highlights disappeared after update
  • App crashes when clicking on annotations
  • Unable to link between iPhone and iPad for notes/highlights

Requested features

7 requests
  • Include all parts of the FAR (e.g., 119, Part 135)
  • Improve FAR layout for easier navigation (e.g., all Part 91 in one tab/scroll)
  • Add other FAA publications (e.g., PHAK, AFH)
  • Make app available for offline mode
  • Include date of last update prominently
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  • Add support documentation for sync issues
  • Add support for linking notes/highlights between devices

In-app purchases

2 purchases

14 CFR by LawStack

One-time2
  • 14 CFR - 3 Months$14.99
  • 14 CFR - 1 Year$99.99
4 purchases

FAR AIM by Flightready

Subscriptions3
  • One-Month Premium Access1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Six-Months Premium Access1 Month trial$8.996 Months
  • One-Year Premium Access1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • FAR/AIM Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is 14 CFR by LawStack free?
14 CFR by LawStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FAR AIM by Flightready free?
FAR AIM by Flightready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 14 CFR by LawStack or FAR AIM by Flightready?
FAR AIM by Flightready is rated higher. 14 CFR by LawStack averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FAR AIM by Flightready averages 4.7 from 565 ratings.
Do 14 CFR by LawStack or FAR AIM by Flightready have ads?
Neither 14 CFR by LawStack nor FAR AIM by Flightready shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 14 CFR by LawStack or FAR AIM by Flightready?
14 CFR by LawStack ships an update every 2 months, and FAR AIM by Flightready monthly. Most recently, 14 CFR by LawStack was updated on October 2, 2026 and FAR AIM by Flightready on October 20, 2026.

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