Comparison

Planisphere vs BLR Limits

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

Head to head
About

Planisphere

Explore the cosmos with an interactive sky map. Discover constellations, stars, and celestial objects with detailed information. Track celestial bodies and view the sky from any location and time.

Highlights
  • Interactive sky map with pinch-to-zoom
  • Detailed information on celestial objects
  • Compass and accelerometer integration
  • Searchable database of stars and objects
  • Adjustable date, time, and location
  • Night Light mode for red tint viewing
Features
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Planisphere is an astronomy application that lets you use pinch and finger gestures to manipulate a map of the sky. As you zoom in finer detail comes into view. You can double tap on objects to get more information. You can use the compass and accelerometer to show the sky in the direction the phone is being held for the selected time. Planisphere shows all 88 constellations and their boundaries, 6096 naked eye stars, the Messier deep sky catalogue, bright NGC objects, the Sun, Moon, planets and the now dwarf planet Pluto. These can be searched and then displayed if above the horizon for the selected time. Rise and setting times are available for all named objects. The date, time and location can be changed. With Location Services you can show the sky as it appears from your exact location or you can click on a world map or select a city. There is also a realtime mode that will update to the current time. You can also set a Night Light' which gives the map a red tint for nighttime viewing. Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn atlases are also available on the App Store.

About

BLR Limits

Instantly calculate Flight Duty Period limits and push-by times by cross-referencing operator and regulatory schemes. Provides clear, side-by-side limit cards for various crew configurations, with color-coded urgency indicators. Features a full audit trail for every calculation and supports acclimatization status.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side operator and regulatory limit cards
  • Instant push-by time calculation
  • Color-coded urgency indicators
  • Full audit trail for calculations
  • Favorite routes and calculation history
  • Supports acclimatization and rest inputs
  • Dark mode interface
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Calculate your Flight Duty Period limits and push-by times instantly. BLR Limits cross-references operator and regulatory schemes to give you clear, side-by-side limit cards for every crew configuration - so you always know when the clock runs out. Key Features: • Side-by-side operator and regulatory limit cards for two, three, and four crew configurations • Push-by times calculated from your report time, block hours, taxi, and sector count • Colour-coded urgency - green, yellow, orange, and red as deadlines approach • Full audit trail for every calculation - see exactly how each limit was derived, step by step • Flag any calculation you believe is incorrect, directly from the audit view • Favourite routes for quick access • Calculation history - tap a recent route to reload it instantly • Supports acclimatisation status, rest class, and pre-report rest inputs • Dark mode interface designed for the flight deck Currently supported Schemes: • BAW operator limits • EASA FTL regulatory limits Disclaimer: Independent FDP calculator for pilots. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to EASA, the UK CAA, or any other regulatory or operator body. This app is for educational and reference purposes only. All operational decisions must be based on approved company manuals and official documentation. The developer assumes no liability for operational use of calculated values.

Screenshots

Planisphere4 screens
BLR Limits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BLR Limits at Free against Planisphere's $1.99. BLR Limits also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Planisphere's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

BLR Limits is free to download; Planisphere costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLR Limits holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planisphere ships an update every 2 months, BLR Limits every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Planisphere versus BLR Limits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanisphereBLR Limits
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian JamesOliver Buterbaugh

Customer experience

Planisphere

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral29.6%
Negative3.7%

BLR Limits

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Planisphere

No in-app purchases

None

BLR Limits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planisphere free?
Planisphere costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLR Limits free?
BLR Limits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planisphere or BLR Limits?
BLR Limits is rated higher. Planisphere averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BLR Limits averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Planisphere or BLR Limits have ads?
Neither Planisphere nor BLR Limits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planisphere or BLR Limits?
Planisphere ships an update every 2 months, and BLR Limits every 2 days. Most recently, Planisphere was updated on September 20, 2026 and BLR Limits on September 16, 2026.

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