Comparison

Flysmart+ TakeOff vs Jeppesen FlightChat

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

Head to head
About

Flysmart+ TakeOff

This tool computes aircraft takeoff performance, optimizing weight or temperature based on weather and aircraft configuration. It reduces paper usage in the cockpit and features enhanced runway graphics for improved situational awareness.

Highlights
  • Compute aircraft takeoff performance
  • Optimize takeoff weight
  • Optimize flexible temperature
  • Consider weather conditions
  • Account for aircraft configuration (MEL/CDL)
  • Enhanced runway graphics
  • Reduce paper in cockpit
Features
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“DATA ENCLOSED IN THE APPLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. THEY MUST NOT BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES AND AIRBUS AND NAVBLUE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY REGARDING THE USE OF THESE APPLICATIONS. THESE APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES WITH REAL DATA BY AIRLINES QUALIFIED PILOTS AFTER SUCH AIRLINE HAS ENTERED INTO A SPECIFIC AGREEMENT WITH NAVBLUE SAS.” Get access to a comprehensive and state-of-the-art EFB tool for aircraft operations directly on your device with Flysmart+ applications. This significantly helps to reduce the use of paper in the cockpit With Flysmart+ TakeOff, you will be able to compute Airbus aircraft takeoff performance. Thanks to optimisation process, Flysmart+ TakeOff will give you the optimum Takeoff weight or Flexible temperature based on the actual weather conditions and actual aircraft configuration (MEL items and CDL items if any) Flysmart+ TakeOff features enhanced graphics on runway information which drastically increases situation awareness.

About

Jeppesen FlightChat

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FlightChat: Connect and Collaborate on Every Flight FlightChat is your intuitive solution for airline communications, connecting stakeholders worldwide for effortless collaboration on every flight. Developed by the innovators at Jeppesen, FlightChat enhances modern airline operations with unique features tailored to your needs. Key Features: - Flight Rooms: Automatically created chat rooms for each flight, showing live updates from your crew management system and/or flight operation management system. Stay in sync with your team! - Role-based Communication: Instantly contact team members based on their role—no need to remember names or numbers. Reach the right person in seconds! - API Integrations: Real-time updates on flight and crew assignments are automatically posted in dedicated Flight Rooms, keeping everyone informed. - FlightBot: Get quick information by querying our FlightBot for weather updates and more, pulling data from connected systems. - Secure Conversations: All non-public chats have the option to be end-to-end encrypted, ensuring your discussions remain confidential. - Automatic Archiving: Conversations are archived after each flight for future analysis, helping you improve operations.

Screenshots

Jeppesen FlightChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jeppesen FlightChat at fortnightly against Flysmart+ TakeOff's every 3 months. Jeppesen FlightChat also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flysmart+ TakeOff ships an update every 3 months, Jeppesen FlightChat fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flysmart+ TakeOff versus Jeppesen FlightChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlysmart+ TakeOffJeppesen FlightChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB140 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNavblue Inc.Jeppesen

In-app purchases

None

Flysmart+ TakeOff

No in-app purchases

None

Jeppesen FlightChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flysmart+ TakeOff free?
Flysmart+ TakeOff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jeppesen FlightChat free?
Jeppesen FlightChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flysmart+ TakeOff or Jeppesen FlightChat have ads?
Neither Flysmart+ TakeOff nor Jeppesen FlightChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flysmart+ TakeOff or Jeppesen FlightChat?
Flysmart+ TakeOff ships an update every 3 months, and Jeppesen FlightChat fortnightly. Most recently, Flysmart+ TakeOff was updated on October 7, 2026 and Jeppesen FlightChat on October 7, 2026.

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