# SocialFlight vs SkyTimer

The clearest difference is rating: SkyTimer at 4.0 against SocialFlight's 3.1. SkyTimer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 39%). SocialFlight's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (139 vs 22). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SocialFlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SkyTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SocialFlight has 139 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of SocialFlight's written reviews are positive against 54% of SkyTimer's.

SocialFlight ships an update every 3 months, SkyTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialFlight | SkyTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialflight/id533008888/reviews) | **[4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytimer/id1521776101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SalesApproach, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/533009011) | [Framework Learning, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435740981) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialflight/id533008888)

Discover aviation events, attractions, and airport dining worldwide. Earn rewards and points for your travels, and access free FAA training courses. Connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts and share your passion.

**Highlights:** 20,000+ Aviation Events Mapped, Airport Restaurants & Attractions, Free FAA WINGS & IA Renewal Courses, FLY2WIN Challenge & Rewards Program, Social Networking for Pilots, Educational Aviation Videos & Webinars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Basic One | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Basic Two | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Basic Three | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Basic Four | $29.99 | per month |
| Business Premium One | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Premium Two | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Premium Three | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Premium Four | $59.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✈️ Comprehensive aviation event discovery
- 🗺️ Useful map-based airport information
- 🍔 Great burger flights/restaurant finder
- 📧 Helpful weekly email notifications
- 🎓 WINGS training credits and educational content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Extremely slow loading times
- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Persistent 'please wait' spinning circle
- 🔔 Aggressive notification permission requests
- 📍 Forced location and settings requirements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when opening
- Infinite 'please wait' loading screen
- Map page takes excessive time to load
- App freezes after 'please wait' completes
- Crashes when adding or updating events

**Requested features**

- Web app as primary alternative to mobile app
- Improved data caching to reduce loading times
- Better UI/UX modernization
- Optional notification settings without forced prompts
- Ability to skip forward in video courses


### SkyTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytimer/id1521776101)

This app automatically logs flights, tracks fuel burn, and manages tank levels in real-time from your wrist, phone, or iPad. It provides detailed flight logs and can export data, acting as a cockpit companion for pilots.

**Highlights:** Automatic flight logging, Real-time fuel tracking, Multi-tank and engine support, Worldwide airport database, Smart fuel balancing, Detailed flight logs, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Annual Plus Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialFlight free?

SocialFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SkyTimer free?

SkyTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SocialFlight or SkyTimer?

SkyTimer is rated higher. SocialFlight averages 3.1 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while SkyTimer averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do SocialFlight or SkyTimer have ads?

Neither SocialFlight nor SkyTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SocialFlight or SkyTimer?

SocialFlight ships an update every 3 months, and SkyTimer fortnightly. Most recently, SocialFlight was updated on September 19, 2026 and SkyTimer on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*