Readback vs RosterCompanion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Readback
Streamline your air traffic control note-taking with this utility. Quickly record clearances and updates, eliminating the need for a physical scratchpad. Maintain a comprehensive log of all your flight information for better organization.
- Quickly capture ATC clearances
- Record ATIS updates
- Digital log of all clearances
- Printable flight log
- Add flight number to log
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Good morning, Captain! Take your ATC note-taking to the next level. This app allows you to quickly capture ATC clearances, ATIS updates, and moreβno more relying on a scratchpad, which isnβt the safest practice. Even the fastest controllers wonβt slow you down. Jot down everything with ease and keep a complete log of all your clearances. Whether youβre taxiing at JFK, enroute to Los Angeles, or descending into Heathrow, this app ensures you stay organized and informed. You can even print your log and add your flight number for a full flight record. A must-have tool for every phase of flight.
RosterCompanion
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RosterCompanion helps flight crew turn dense roster screenshots into a simple, readable schedule. Features: - Import roster screenshots from Photos or Files - Extract duty information on device with OCR - Review and edit parsed rows before saving - View flights, layovers, and off days in a clean calendar - See current and upcoming duties at a glance - Keep roster data stored locally on your device RosterCompanion is designed for fast personal use, with a private local-first workflow and an easy-to-read interface for busy crew schedules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RosterCompanion at none against Readback's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Readback sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. RosterCompanion asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Readback | RosterCompanion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Kant LLC |
In-app purchases
Readback
- Clearance Keypad$0.99
- Qwerty Keypad$0.99
- Azerty Keypad$0.99
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- CDU Keypad$0.99
- Qwertz Keypad$0.99
- Morse Keypad$1.99
RosterCompanion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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