# SocialFlight vs NRST

The clearest difference is rating: NRST at 4.6 against SocialFlight's 3.0. SocialFlight's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (142 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SocialFlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and NRST sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NRST holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SocialFlight has 142 ratings behind it against 9, 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 47% of NRST's.

SocialFlight ships an update every 3 months, NRST every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialFlight | NRST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialflight/id533008888/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrst/id828514590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **46.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 131 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SalesApproach, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/533009011) | [Toonsy Net](https://appshunter.io/developer/319239704) |

## 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


### NRST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrst/id828514590)

This app helps pilots navigate by providing essential airport information, including distance, elevation, and required descent rates. It offers real-time data updates and customizable descent settings for various aircraft types. Worldwide airport coverage is available, with daily database updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time airport data, Customizable descent rate, Worldwide airport coverage, Filter airports by runway, Glide distance calculation, Watch app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Device Subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Early Adopter Device and Watch Bronze | $1.99 | per year |
| Device Only | $11.99 | per year |
| Device Only | $14.99 | per year |
| Device and Watch | $17.99 | per year |
| Device and Watch | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialFlight free?

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

### Is NRST free?

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

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

NRST is rated higher. SocialFlight averages 3.0 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while NRST averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do SocialFlight or NRST have ads?

Neither SocialFlight nor NRST shows ads.

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

SocialFlight ships an update every 3 months, and NRST every 4 months. Most recently, SocialFlight was updated on October 23, 2026 and NRST on October 26, 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.*