Comparison

14 CFR by LawStack vs FAR/AIM by ASA

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 ASA

Access comprehensive aviation regulations and information, including the FAR, AIM, and Pilot/Controller Glossary. Features include free updates, text search, study by certificate, and customizable reading options. Stay current with daily FAA changes.

Highlights
  • Free updates
  • Complete FAR/AIM content
  • Study by certificate
  • Text search functionality
  • Customizable reading options
  • Highlight and bookmark text
Features
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ASA has built a reputation for providing the aviation community with the most accurate and reliable FAR/AIM products available. The FAR/AIM app continues this tradition, containing information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 and 49 CFR) pertinent to pilots, flight instructors, flight crew, and aviation mechanics, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Pilot/Controller Glossary. ASA FAR/AIM app features: • Free Updates provided. • All of the ASA FAR/AIM, FAR for Flight Crew, and FAR for Aviation Maintenance Technician book contents are included: 14 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5, 13, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 45, 47, 48, 61, 63, 65, 67, 68, 71, 73, 89, 91, 97, 103, 105, 107, 110, 111, 117, 119, 120, 121, 125, 133, 135, 136, 137, 141, 142, 145, 147, 183, 194; 49 CFR Parts 172, 175, and 830; TSA 1544 and 1552; • The complete Aeronautical Information Manual including color figures. • Includes Advisory Circulars (AC) 20-62, 20-109, 21-12, 39-7, 43-9, 43.9-1, 65-30, Feedback Form. • Pilot/Controller Glossary included. • Study by Certificate lists for Private, Remote, Sport, Instrument/CFII, Commercial, Flight Instructor, Flight Engineer, and ATP allows aviators to hone their studies to the pertinent rules for their individual certificate and operation. • Text search helps you find what you’re looking for in the FAR, AIM, Advisory Circulars or all. • Profile and Landscape viewing available for easy reading and viewing figures. • Ability to increase text size. • Highlight and bookmark text to create your own study tools. ASA tracks FAA changes daily and updates the app when regulations and AIM changes affect pilot operations. The date shown for the app's update reflects the last regulatory change affecting content. A new update will be released when a rule change affects operations. None of the material in this publication supersedes any documents, procedures, or regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ASA does not claim copyright on any material included herein that was taken from United States government sources; all contents originate from the FAA.

Screenshots

14 CFR by LawStack4 screens
FAR/AIM by ASA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 14 CFR by LawStack at Free against FAR/AIM by ASA's $19.95. 14 CFR by LawStack also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). FAR/AIM by ASA's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

14 CFR by LawStack is free to download; FAR/AIM by ASA costs $19.95 up front. 14 CFR by LawStack sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FAR/AIM by ASA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAR/AIM by ASA holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAR/AIM by ASA has 253 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 33% of FAR/AIM by ASA'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 ASA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
14 CFR by LawStack versus FAR/AIM by ASA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter14 CFR by LawStackFAR/AIM by ASA
PriceFree — better$19.95
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)3.4 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better33.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTekk Innovations LLCASA

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 ASA

All ratings249 ratings
Positive50.2%
Neutral18.1%
Negative31.7%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral24.6%
Negative42.4%

Bugs and requests

14 CFR by LawStack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FAR/AIM by ASA

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Search function returns too many irrelevant results or zero results
  • Highlights disappear after app updates
  • Highlights move randomly within text
  • App resets to home screen when switching apps
  • Bookmarks show blank pages
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  • Duplicate regulation entries appearing
  • Search function only works with exact word matches
  • Partial word searches return no results
  • Study by Certificate search function disabled
  • Font size adjustment buttons (A+/A-) non-functional
  • Search bar hidden under ASA logo
  • Regulations sometimes fail to open
  • Highlights from different sections mixed together
  • Content not updating with latest FAR/AIM changes
  • Performance degradation after updates
  • Chapter titles cut off with no expansion option

Requested features

19 requests
  • Cloud sync for highlights and bookmarks across devices
  • Note-taking and annotation capabilities
  • Multiple highlight colors
  • Dark mode for text content
  • Adjustable font size slider
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  • Apple Pencil support for handwriting
  • Custom bookmark titles/labels
  • Ability to organize bookmarks into folders
  • Hyperlinks between related regulations
  • Changelog/update notes for each version
  • Mac app optimization for larger displays
  • Printable pages
  • Add missing FAR parts (31, 47, 93, 95, etc.)
  • Improved search with phrase matching
  • Search highlighting within results
  • Table of Contents browsing
  • Proper indentation for subparts
  • Ability to unhighlight text
  • Dynamic Text support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

14 CFR by LawStack

One-time2
  • 14 CFR - 3 Months$14.99
  • 14 CFR - 1 Year$99.99
None

FAR/AIM by ASA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 14 CFR by LawStack free?
14 CFR by LawStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FAR/AIM by ASA free?
FAR/AIM by ASA costs $19.95, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 14 CFR by LawStack or FAR/AIM by ASA?
FAR/AIM by ASA is rated higher. 14 CFR by LawStack averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FAR/AIM by ASA averages 3.4 from 253 ratings.
Do 14 CFR by LawStack or FAR/AIM by ASA have ads?
Neither 14 CFR by LawStack nor FAR/AIM by ASA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 14 CFR by LawStack or FAR/AIM by ASA?
14 CFR by LawStack ships an update every 2 months, and FAR/AIM by ASA every 5 months. Most recently, 14 CFR by LawStack was updated on October 2, 2026 and FAR/AIM by ASA on October 22, 2026.

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