Comparison

Fx Cal vs FLT DIR

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

Head to head
About

Fx Cal

This app is a specialized browser for FedEx Express pilots to access their private website. It allows for downloading and storing trip information, submitting requests, and managing calendars. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like auto-polling and a trip swap bulletin board.

Highlights
  • Site-specific browser for FedEx Express pilot website
  • Download and local storage of VIPS calendar/trip info
  • Submit drop requests
  • One-touch login with stored credentials
  • Sync VIPS events to iPhone Calendar
  • Integrated trip swap bulletin board
Features
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NOTICE !!! FxCal accesses a private website requiring user authentication and is useful to Fedex Express pilots only. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION FxCal is a site specific browser for the Fedex Express pilot web site. Just like a browser, it can cache information for later display, only optimized for the small screen. FxCal is so easy to use with one hand you will be tempted to ‘trip trade while driving’. Please do not. The basic FxCal program provides download and local storage of VIPS calendar and trip information, and submittal of drop requests. Password and eGrid can be stored for one touch login. VIPS events can be sent directly to your iPhone Calendar. An Auto Poll subscription allows viewing of open time, submittal of makeup and trades, and allows the program to refresh open time at preset intervals. A two month subscription is included with initial app purchase. FxCal provides an integrated trip swap bulletin board for pilots to post, view and reply. On the iPad, FxCal is a fully functional, next generation bidding solution! FxCal is not a ‘bot’ that bypasses codes or does automated trip trades. A tutorial is available at the link below. Please do not purchase this app if you are NOT a Fedex Express pilot as no refunds will be given. FxCal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fedex Express.

About

FLT DIR

This app helps pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners manage all aspects of aircraft operations. It offers comprehensive flight logging, smart scheduling, advanced maintenance tracking, and team collaboration features for efficient fleet management.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive flight logging
  • Smart scheduling & calendar
  • Advanced maintenance tracking
  • Team collaboration
  • Fleet management
  • FlightAware integration
Features
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Transform your aircraft operations with Flight Director, the all-in-one flight management app built for pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners. Whether you're logging solo flights or managing an entire fleet, Flight Director keeps all aircraft operations organized and accessible in one powerful platform. ---Advanced Maintenance & Squawk Tracking--- • Track maintenance items with calendar and hour-based scheduling • Set up recurring maintenance (annual inspections, oil changes, 100-hour inspections) • Receive alerts for upcoming and overdue maintenance • Log squawks so the whole team knows an aircraft's discrepancies • Ground an aircraft automatically for overdue maintenance or serious squawks • Detailed maintenance history and completion tracking ---Built-In Invoicing & Billing--- • Automatically bill members for flight time and monthly dues • Flexible billing: monthly, weekly, or per-flight invoicing • Per-member rates and custom charges • Professional invoices delivered by email with one-tap "Mark as Paid" links • Record partial payments and track balances • Credits, adjustments, and a full payment activity log • See uninvoiced flight time at a glance ---Comprehensive Flight Logging--- • Track detailed flight logs with Hobbs and Tach time • Full multi-engine support with per-engine time tracking • Record multiple destinations and flight routes • Assign multiple pilots to flights • Add maintenance flight designations • Store detailed notes and flight information • Automatic flight duration calculations • Powerful filters to find any flight fast ---Group Chat for Every Aircraft--- • A dedicated group chat for each aircraft you manage • Message co-owners, students, and maintenance crew in one place • Share photos and videos, and @mention teammates • Push notifications and unread badges so nothing gets missed ---Smart Scheduling & Calendar--- • Visual calendar interface for flight scheduling • Sync reservations to your personal calendar (Apple, Google, and more) • Schedule maintenance flights and regular operations • Easy-to-use week and month views with quick "Today" navigation • Color-coded aircraft identification ---Professional Reports--- • Export flight logs as polished PDF or CSV reports • Add your company logo for branded reports • Include flight photos in emailed reports • Choose exactly what to include, right down to Hobbs and Tach times ---Team Collaboration--- • Invite partners, students, and maintenance crew • Role-based access control (admin, maintenance, pilot) • Multi-user airframe management • Shared flight logs, maintenance records, and billing • Real-time updates across all team members ---Fleet Management--- • Manage multiple aircraft in one app • Track individual aircraft status (airworthy/grounded) • Monitor airframe timing • Serial number and tail number tracking ---Who Uses FLTDIR--- • Private pilots and aircraft owners • Flight schools and training organizations • Aircraft rental companies • Maintenance organizations • Aviation clubs and partnerships Experience the most reliable flight management app made for real pilots. Don't settle for the bugs, glitches, crashes, and confusion in the other more expensive apps. Download Flight Director today and join thousands who trust the app to log flights, track maintenance, manage fleets, and get paid: the right way this time. FLT DIR: Where aviation meets efficiency. Better Aircraft Management.

Screenshots

Fx Cal1 screens
FLT DIR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FLT DIR at Free against Fx Cal's $13.99. FLT DIR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Fx Cal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume and ads 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

FLT DIR is free to download; Fx Cal costs $13.99 up front. Fx Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FLT DIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FLT DIR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Fx Cal's written reviews are positive against 90% of FLT DIR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fx Cal ships an update every 4 months, FLT DIR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Fx Cal versus FLT DIR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFx CalFLT DIR
Price$13.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (37 ratings)4.8 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3739 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperkbaumFlt Dir LLC

Customer experience

Fx Cal

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.2%

FLT DIR

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fx Cal

One-time1
  • AutoPoll$17.99
None

FLT DIR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fx Cal free?
Fx Cal costs $13.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FLT DIR free?
FLT DIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fx Cal or FLT DIR?
FLT DIR is rated higher. Fx Cal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while FLT DIR averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do Fx Cal or FLT DIR have ads?
Neither Fx Cal nor FLT DIR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fx Cal or FLT DIR?
Fx Cal ships an update every 4 months, and FLT DIR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fx Cal was updated on November 10, 2026 and FLT DIR on November 9, 2026.

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