FLYING Magazine vs Observer Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLYING Magazine
Access the latest aviation news, expert reviews, and in-depth articles on flight training, aircraft ownership, and industry innovations. Stay informed and inspired with content tailored for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
- Aviation news and expert reviews
- Flight training and aircraft ownership content
- Offline reading capabilities
- Customizable reading modes
- Interactive table of contents
- Bookmarks for saved articles
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FLYING is the definitive voice of aviation — trusted by pilots, enthusiasts, and industry leaders for over 90 years. From aviation news and expert reviews to flight training, aircraft ownership, and innovations, we bring you the stories that lift aviation to new heights. Whether you’re chasing your private pilot license or flying jets at 35,000 feet, FLYING keeps you informed, inspired, and connected to the aviation community. Site: https://flyingmag.com/ FEATURES: -Optimized for Your Device: Enjoy a smooth, browser-friendly experience. -Offline Reading: Download issues to your device browser to read anytime, even without wifi. -Bookmarks: Save articles to revisit later. -Text View: Switch to a responsive reading view for comfort. -Reading Modes: Customize background (light, dark, sepia, gray) and adjust font size. -Interactive Table of Contents: Easily jump between articles. NOTE: When purchasing a subscription or single copy of this title, you agree to the privacy and policy and terms of use which can be viewed at http://Firecrown.com/Privacy-Policy and http://Firecrown.com/Terms-of-Use. FLYING publishes 12 issues per year, but reserves the right to change the number of issues in an annual term, including discontinuing any format and substituting and/or modifying the manner in which the subscription is distributed. Apple iOS Subscriptions: Subscription(s) will automatically renew via your Apple Account prior to the end of your subscription term. You can turn off the Apple auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going into Apple Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.
Observer Local
Access digital replicas of your favorite Observer newspapers, including the Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer. Read the full print layout on any device with this convenient e-Newspaper format. Stay informed about local news impacting your community.
- Digital newspaper replicas
- Palm Coast Observer included
- Ormond Beach Observer included
- e-Newspaper format
- Local news coverage
- Accessible on multiple devices
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Enjoy a digital replica identical to the printed version of your favorite Observer newspaper each week. Issues included are the Palm Coast Observer and the Ormond Beach Observer. For just $5 per month or $60 per year, read the Observer’s publications as laid out in print on any of your devices and take us with you wherever you may go in our convenient e-Newspaper format. As a hyperlocal, independent news organization, we cover all the local news that impacts the communities in our coverage areas.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Observer Local at 4.8 against FLYING Magazine's 4.3. Observer Local also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). FLYING Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (366 vs 4). On price, monetization model 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. FLYING Magazine sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per year. Observer Local asks for nothing beyond the download.
Observer Local holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLYING Magazine has 366 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FLYING Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Observer Local every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLYING Magazine | Observer Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (366 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 366 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flying Media Group, LLC | Observer Media Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
FLYING Magazine
Observer Local
Bugs and requests
FLYING Magazine
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to download new issues
- Lost access to previously purchased issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Offline reading mode
- Ability to view full-page layouts
- Better organization of past issues
- Improved customer support
Observer Local
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FLYING Magazine
- Flying Magazine | 1 Year$50.001 Year
- FLYING Magazine$50.001 Year
- October 2010$3.99
- November 2010$3.99
- October 2011$3.99
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- December 2010$3.99
- January 2011$3.99
- February 2011$3.99
- March 2011$3.99
- April 2011$3.99
- May 2011$3.99
- June 2011$3.99
Observer Local
No in-app purchases
Questions
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