Comparison

iBidline vs Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite

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

Head to head
About

iBidline

This app synchronizes your airline roster, allowing you to view, search, and export flight details to your calendar. It facilitates finding roster swaps and viewing friends' schedules. An upgrade enables completing the entire bidding process on your device.

Highlights
  • Synchronize airline roster with eMaestro
  • View and search flightcrew rosters
  • Search pilots by destination and date
  • Find roster swaps quickly
  • Nominate friends and view their rosters
  • Complete bidding process on iPad
Features
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iBid integrates your airline roster into your iPad seamlessly. View your roster, export it to your iPad calendar and access it from your phone or computer. • Keep your roster up to date with ease by synchronising with eMaestro at the touch of a button. • View and search all flightcrew rosters for your airline in a clear and readable format. • Search for pilots by destination and date. • Find roster swaps in seconds. Select the trip you want to swap, specify what you want in return and iBid will show you who you could potentially swap with. • Nominate your friends and view their rosters with complete trip details on any fleet. Upgrade to the full version and you will be able to complete the whole bidding process on your iPad. View, sort and filter the available lines and then submit your electronic bid effortlessly. This app is designed to work for pilots employed by any airline using a 'bidline' rostering system or the eMaestro rostering interface. It is also useful to friends and family of those pilots and to retired staff for viewing rosters.

About

Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite

Features
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This LITE version offers limited content. Upgrade to PRO for full Boeing 787 training—2,100+ Q&A, HD diagrams, and the complete Virtual Panel. Boeing 787 Training Guide — built by pilots, for pilots. The Boeing 787 Training Guide app is a pilot-curated knowledge base designed to make study time efficient—whether you’re preparing for type rating, recurrent, line checks, or a simulator session. This comprehensive guide uses a clear question–and–answer format with 2,200+ questions, answers, and explanations covering 787 systems and procedures. It’s engineered to challenge understanding far better than passively reading a manual. Highlights Create custom tests from your Right, Wrong, Marked, or Commented questions. Filter by topic and switch between 787-8 / 787-9. Concise explanations aimed at real-world cockpit decision-making. Mark items, add comments, and revisit weak areas quickly. 2025 update: expanded question bank, refreshed database, and improved content. Goal Help you learn faster and retain more—so you spend less time preparing and more time flying. This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Boeing Company. What's included: 2,100 questions with detailed answer explanations (787-8/9). 700+ images — HD panels, buttons, and components. 2,000+ references & explanations across systems and procedures. 410 definitions with fast search. 2,000+ FAA abbreviations (fast search). 700+ Jeppesen abbreviations (fast search). Glossary of terms (fast search). 360 EICAS messages (fast search). 787-8/9 limitations (fast search; add / edit / delete). Jeppesen symbols with fast search. Built-in unit converter (weight, speed, temperature, pressure, distance). Dark Mode support. Full FCOM search database. TOPICS INCLUDED : 787 - 8 DATABASE * FULL TEST (1342 Questions, All topics in one test) * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (198 Questions) * HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (74 Questions) * LANDING GEAR / BRAKES (77 Questions) * FLIGHT CONTROLS (272 Questions) * ANTI-ICE SYSTEM (70 Questions) * FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (76 Questions) * AIR SYSTEMS (162 Questions) * FUEL SYSTEM (97 Questions) * ENGINE GEnx (186 Questions) * ENGINE TRENT 1000 (179 Questions) * APU (41 Questions) * WARNING SYSTEM (191 Questions) * FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (146 Questions) * AUTOMATIC FLIGHT (133 Questions) * AIRPLANE GENERAL (103 Questions) * COMMUNICATIONS (55 Questions) 787 - 9 DATABASE * FULL TEST (1342 Questions, All topics in one test) * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (198 Questions) * HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (74 Questions) * LANDING GEAR / BRAKES (79 Questions) * FLIGHT CONTROLS (274 Questions) * ANTI-ICE SYSTEM (60 Questions) * FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (76 Questions) * AIR SYSTEMS (166 Questions) * FUEL SYSTEM (97 Questions) * ENGINE GEnx (186 Questions) * ENGINE TRENT 1000 (179 Questions) * APU (41 Questions) * WARNING SYSTEM (191 Questions) * FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (146 Questions) * AUTOMATIC FLIGHT (133 Questions) * AIRPLANE GENERAL (102 Questions) * COMMUNICATIONS (55 Questions) The built-in Search lets you look up 4,000+ definitions and limitations. If a term comes up during a test, jump to the definition and return to your question without losing your place—making the test-taking experience faster and smoother. The 787 Training Guide app is a pilot-built resource to help you become a more confident 787 pilot.

Screenshots

iBidline1 screens
Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite at none against iBidline's 1. iBidline's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iBidline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBidline ships an update every 5 days, Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iBidline versus Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBidlineBoeing 787 Training Guide Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB697 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlasdair WaughGustavo Legarreta

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iBidline

One-time1
  • iBid Full Product 1 Year Subscription$149.99
None

Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBidline free?
iBidline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite free?
Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBidline or Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite have ads?
Neither iBidline nor Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBidline or Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite?
iBidline ships an update every 5 days, and Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite every 5 months. Most recently, iBidline was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boeing 787 Training Guide Lite on October 15, 2026.

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