Comparison

Extended Rest Operations vs Part 117

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

Head to head
About

Extended Rest Operations

Easily calculate inflight rest periods for long-haul flights. Features multiple rest distribution options and flight data input methods. Includes a round-up feature for clear schedules and optional alarms for crew changes.

Highlights
  • Calculate inflight rest periods
  • Over 10 rest distributions
  • Multiple flight data input methods
  • Round-up feature for schedules
  • Wake-up alarms for crew changes
Features
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Flying long-haul? Work out the inflight rest periods for the whole crew in a few taps. FOR PILOTS AND CABIN CREW • 3 pilots, 4 pilots or cabin crew with one, two or three services • Pick the rest distribution your crew prefers, drawn to scale so you see it before you choose • Works for every rank: Captain, Cruise Captain, First Officer, Cruise Relief Pilot FAST TO FILL IN • Three ways to enter your flight: choose the one that matches the times you have at hand • Round up to get clean, easy to read times • Adjust the result and add a changeover time DURING THE FLIGHT • Your schedule as a timeline, with the period in progress marked • Wake up calls before each crew change, so nobody oversleeps • Share the schedule with the rest of the crew by Bluetooth AT A GLANCE • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: the rest in progress and a live countdown to the next crew change • Apple Watch: Smart Stack widget and watch face complications • Moves to the next rest by itself, offline, all flight MADE FOR THE FLIGHT DECK • Dark design, easy on the eyes at night • Works offline, in airplane mode • No account, no ads, no data collected • iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch Built with the input of dozens of pilots and cabin crew.

About

Part 117

Features
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Part 117: FDP Tracker & Guide is a fast, glanceable assistant for airline pilots operating under 14 CFR Part 117. Set it up at show, glance at it mid-duty, and decide on extensions or overrides with the numbers in front of you — backed by a complete, searchable Part 117 reference. DAY-OF-FLYING-TOOLS - Live flight duty period (FDP) countdown from your report/show time - Extension eligibility and countdown (+2 hours, §117.19) — shows your standing, not approval - Maximum block time tracking - Custom FDP override for company-specific limits - Latest-takeoff planning so you know your last legal departure - Acclimated-airport theater: bands use your acclimated airport's time zone, not device local time - Airport search plus a nearby top-five picker, with IATA/ICAO display options HOME AND LOCK SCREEN - Home-screen widgets — duty needle gauge and max block (small and medium) - Live Activity and Dynamic Island countdowns for one-second reads FULL PART 117 REFERENCE - Tables A, B, and C - Key definitions and regulation sections - Rest, reserve, and extension rules at your fingertips IMPORTANT This app is an educational reference and planning aid. It is not a scheduling system, a legal opinion, or a replacement for your certificate holder's policies, AIMS/company operations, or the Federal Aviation Regulations. Table C values are representative (commonly cited Class 1 rest-facility values); §117.17 has per-class variants. The pilot in command remains responsible for all duty, rest, and flight-time compliance. Always verify against current company guidance and the FAR.

Screenshots

Extended Rest Operations4 screens
Part 1173 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Part 117 at daily against Extended Rest Operations's every 3 weeks. Extended Rest Operations's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Extended Rest Operations costs $2.99 and Part 117 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extended Rest Operations ships an update every 3 weeks, Part 117 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Extended Rest Operations versus Part 117: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtended Rest OperationsPart 117
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago Borja LopezPerry Tanner

In-app purchases

None

Extended Rest Operations

No in-app purchases

None

Part 117

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Extended Rest Operations free?
Extended Rest Operations costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Part 117 free?
Part 117 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Extended Rest Operations or Part 117 have ads?
Neither Extended Rest Operations nor Part 117 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extended Rest Operations or Part 117?
Extended Rest Operations ships an update every 3 weeks, and Part 117 daily. Most recently, Extended Rest Operations was updated on October 29, 2026 and Part 117 on October 16, 2026.

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