Comparison

Eclipse QRA vs FBOlink

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse QRA

This app provides pilots with quick access to essential aircraft information, including checklists, weight and balance calculations, fuel planning, performance data, and emergency procedures. It aims to streamline pre-flight and in-flight operations for pilots.

Highlights
  • Interactive checklists with completion tracking
  • Weight and balance configuration
  • Automated fuel planning calculations
  • Performance lookup for takeoff, cruise, and landing
  • Searchable emergency procedures
  • DSU data upload for maintenance
  • Access to aircraft manuals
Features
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The Eclipse Quick Reference App (QRA) is an interactive version of the Eclipse Quick Reference Handbook. Checklist: Effortlessly scroll through the Eclipse checklist iPad style and mark each action as complete with a single touch. Quickly scroll to any section of the checklist (Startup, Taxi, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Approach, Landing, Shutdown) using dedicated buttons. Never lose your place in the checklist as the app remembers your position even when exited. W&B: Quickly configure your jet’s seat layout by dragging seats along their tracks and enter the passenger weights with a flick of your finger. Specify your existing fuel load and how much fuel to add, and the app calculates the uplift in gallons automatically. A real time CG graph shows your CG envelope. Fuel Planning: Enter distance to destination, planned descent type (normal, idle, early), MCT or LRC power, cruise altitude, winds and ISA temperature, and the app returns fuel to destination, time en route, fuel remaining at destination, and nautical mile range at destination. Performance Lookup (Takeoff, Cruise, Landing): Takeoff: Enter field OAT, Elevation, and Takeoff Weight, and the app computes runway requirements, climb weight limitations (climb / tire speed), v50 climb data, and vSpeeds. Optionally enter wind and runway slope to fine-tune the results further. Takeoff Minimums: Enter the ft/nm-altitude requirements from a departure procedure, and the app will show you the required gradient and the Eclipse’s Vy performance in both normal and engine out configurations at that altitude. Climb & Cruise: Enter OAT, altitude, and weight and the app computes the Fuel Flow, KTAS, nm/100 lbs. for both MCT, LRC, and S/E LRC. No need to calculate the LRC FF manually. Trilinear interpolation yields numbers within 2-3 knots and 2-5 lbs/hr accuracy. Climb to altitude and Vy climb at altitude are also displayed. Descent & Landing: Enter field OAT, elevation, and takeoff weight, and the app computes runway requirements, vSpeeds, and balked landing performance. Optionally enter wind and runway slope to fine-tune the results further. Emergency Procedures: Quickly find any CAS Message or Unannounciated Procedure in the color coded, searchable list. Touching a message shows a full page action page (scrollable) from the QRH. DSU Upload: Upload aircraft DSU Data (Diagnostic Storage Unit) to FlightData.com for processing, storage, and sharing with maintenance centers. Manuals: Qualified pilots can view the AFM and other documents through the Eclipse QRA application.

About

FBOlink

Facilitates direct, real-time text messaging between aircrew and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Customer Service Representatives. Enables communication of itinerary changes and passenger requests from anywhere globally, including when outside radio range. Includes aircraft details and read receipts for efficient coordination.

Highlights
  • Direct real-time messaging
  • Global communication via internet
  • Includes aircraft tail number and type
  • Read receipts for confirmation
  • In-flight itinerary updates
  • Passenger request accommodation
Features
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Digital communications between airplane and Fixed Base Operators (FBO) Customer Service Representatives (CSR) Over 1000 FBOs are now available for messaging with FBOlink! FBOlink provides air crew with a direct, real-time communications channel to Customer Service Representatives! Send text messages to an FBO CSR terminal from anywhere in the world via an internet connection! Communicate in-flight itinerary changes or accommodate unique passenger requests during the relative calm of en-route cruise segments when outside of radio range. The airplane's tail number and aircraft type are included with every message so that the FBO CSR terminal can best help the pilot's exact needs. All messages include a Read Receipt for both the pilot and CSR to indicate successful communication.

Screenshots

Eclipse QRA4 screens
FBOlink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eclipse QRA at 100% against FBOlink's 8%. Eclipse QRA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). FBOlink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Eclipse QRA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eclipse QRA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Eclipse QRA's written reviews are positive against 8% of FBOlink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, FBOlink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eclipse QRA versus FBOlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse QRAFBOlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEclipse AerospaceSEND SOLUTIONS, LLC

Customer experience

Eclipse QRA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FBOlink

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse QRA

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FBOlink

One-time1
  • 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00

Questions

Is Eclipse QRA free?
Eclipse QRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FBOlink free?
FBOlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse QRA or FBOlink?
Eclipse QRA is rated higher. Eclipse QRA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FBOlink averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Eclipse QRA or FBOlink have ads?
Neither Eclipse QRA nor FBOlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse QRA or FBOlink?
Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, and FBOlink every 2 months. Most recently, Eclipse QRA was updated on July 30, 2026 and FBOlink on June 1, 2026.

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