Extended Rest Operations vs Part 117
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Calculate inflight rest periods
- Over 10 rest distributions
- Multiple flight data input methods
- Round-up feature for schedules
- Wake-up alarms for crew changes
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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.
Part 117
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Extended Rest Operations | Part 117 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #144 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Perry Tanner |
In-app purchases
Extended Rest Operations
No in-app purchases
Part 117
No in-app purchases
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