Comparison

SkyWeb Tablet vs West Star

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

Head to head
About

SkyWeb Tablet

This flight tracking application allows users to monitor assigned aircraft's last flight and communicate directly with equipped planes. It features auto-refresh for continuous movement feedback and bandwidth control for areas without Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Flight tracking of assigned assets
  • Direct communication with equipped aircraft
  • Auto-refresh for continuous movement feedback
  • Bandwidth control for non-Wi-Fi areas
  • Access to aircraft communication logs
Features
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SkyWeb Tablet is SkyTrac Systems' flight following application for the iPad. This mobile version offers flight tracking of assigned assets’ last flight and the ability to directly communicate with aircraft that are equipped with SkyTrac’s ISAT 100, ISAT 200 and DSAT 200/300*. Its unique auto refresh feature not only allows continual feedback of the aircraft’s movements, but also gives the user the ability to control the bandwidth demands when one is in a non Wi-Fi area. No more having to remember or look up the aircraft’s phone number on the SkyWeb’s Hardware Management Console! The SkyWeb Tablet application is offered at no additional cost to SkyTrac Systems’ clients who are subscribing to the mobile data feed. Clients are encouraged to contact their company’s designated SkyTrac Systems Program Manager for account access. Program managers will see additional mobile options in the SkyWeb Account Management section. For further questions or help using this application, please contact SkyTrac Systems award winning Client Services department (techsupport@skytrac.ca). *Note that all transceiver devices require an additional cockpit messaging interface to read and respond to the emails/text messages. Please contact your sales representative for further details.

About

West Star

Connect directly with experienced aviation personnel for aircraft services. Easily find and contact the nearest location or specific service representatives for parts, maintenance, avionics, and more.

Highlights
  • Direct contact with aviation personnel
  • Find nearest locations
  • Contact service/sales representatives
  • Access photo galleries
  • Request more information
  • Email or phone contact
Features
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With a few simple taps, the "Connect With Experience" mobile app provides a direct contact with the appropriate experienced West Star Aviation personnel, for the award winning aircraft service you need, when you need it, at a location convenient to you. Easily navigate through West Star’s capabilities by name, service, airframe, and location
 • Find and contact the location nearest you • Connect and contact the West Star Service or Sales Representative you need without leaving that screen. 
 • Full access to West Star photo galleries
 • Request more information from West Star The app allows email or phone contact with just a few taps. It's your direct line to all the aircraft parts and service needs including Airframe & Engine Maintenance, Avionics Repair & Installation, Paint & Interior, Landing Gear Repair & Overhaul, Windshield Repair, Parts, Accessories, and Components. CONNECT WITH EXPERIENCE Visit: 
www.weststaraviation.com 
for detailed capabilities and information today

Screenshots

West Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: West Star at 3.0 against SkyWeb Tablet's 2.0. West Star also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and device support (3 vs 1). SkyWeb Tablet's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

West Star holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyWeb Tablet ships an update every 17 months, West Star every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SkyWeb Tablet versus West Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyWeb TabletWest Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKYTRAC Systems Ltd.Marketing Alternatives Inc

Customer experience

SkyWeb Tablet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

West Star

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SkyWeb Tablet

No in-app purchases

None

West Star

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyWeb Tablet free?
SkyWeb Tablet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is West Star free?
West Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyWeb Tablet or West Star?
West Star is rated higher. SkyWeb Tablet averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while West Star averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SkyWeb Tablet or West Star have ads?
Neither SkyWeb Tablet nor West Star shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyWeb Tablet or West Star?
SkyWeb Tablet ships an update every 17 months, and West Star every 2 months. Most recently, SkyWeb Tablet was updated on September 8, 2026 and West Star on September 8, 2026.

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