Comparison

Readback vs SwapMyFlight

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

SwapMyFlight

Features
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SwapMyFlight is an independent tool for airline crew members to find colleagues willing to trade duties, flights, or base assignments. Import your roster, post a swap request, and get matched with crew at your base looking for the same thing. The app does not submit or execute swaps β€” every match still needs to be confirmed through your airline's official crew system.

Screenshots

SwapMyFlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwapMyFlight at none against Readback's 5. SwapMyFlight also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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 5 one-off in-app purchases. SwapMyFlight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readback ships an update every 7 months, SwapMyFlight every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Readback versus SwapMyFlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadbackSwapMyFlight
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews57.1% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago Borja LopezAndras Komaromi

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Readback

One-time5
  • Clearance Keypad$0.99
  • Qwerty Keypad$0.99
  • Azerty Keypad$0.99
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  • CDU Keypad$0.99
  • Qwertz Keypad$0.99
None

SwapMyFlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readback free?
Readback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwapMyFlight free?
SwapMyFlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Readback or SwapMyFlight have ads?
Neither Readback nor SwapMyFlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readback or SwapMyFlight?
Readback ships an update every 7 months, and SwapMyFlight every 9 days. Most recently, Readback was updated on October 20, 2026 and SwapMyFlight on October 16, 2026.

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