SkyWeb Tablet vs West Star
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Direct contact with aviation personnel
- Find nearest locations
- Contact service/sales representatives
- Access photo galleries
- Request more information
- Email or phone contact
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
SkyWeb Tablet ships an update every 17 months, West Star every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.
| Parameter | SkyWeb Tablet | West Star |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. | Marketing Alternatives Inc |
Customer experience
SkyWeb Tablet
West Star
In-app purchases
SkyWeb Tablet
No in-app purchases
West Star
No in-app purchases








