Comparison

Readback vs RosterCompanion

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Quickly capture ATC clearances
  • Record ATIS updates
  • Digital log of all clearances
  • Printable flight log
  • Add flight number to log
Features
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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 moreβ€”no more relying on a scratchpad, which isn’t the safest practice. Even the fastest controllers won’t slow you down. Jot down everything with ease and keep a complete log of all your clearances. Whether you’re 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.

About

RosterCompanion

Features
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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.

Screenshots

RosterCompanion4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Readback sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. RosterCompanion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Readback versus RosterCompanion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadbackRosterCompanion
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews57.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago Borja LopezKant LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Readback

One-time6
  • Clearance Keypad$0.99
  • Qwerty Keypad$0.99
  • Azerty Keypad$0.99
Show 3 more
  • CDU Keypad$0.99
  • Qwertz Keypad$0.99
  • Morse Keypad$1.99
None

RosterCompanion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readback free?
Readback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RosterCompanion free?
RosterCompanion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Readback or RosterCompanion have ads?
Neither Readback nor RosterCompanion shows ads.

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