Comparison

Air Checklists vs FlightCheck

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

Head to head
About

Air Checklists

Features
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There are many aircrafts without internal electronic checklists. This software allows you to use same checklist on a couple of devices simultaneously and synchronized - so all status updates will be immediate available on all devices. It could be very usable for two pilots in one cockpit Easy checklist creation in CSV format - you don't need to by of rent it from manufacturers and tailor it for your needs. No internet access needed to synchronize Useful and comfy software for every flight use.

About

FlightCheck

This app provides pilots with digital checklists, emergency procedures, and performance data for a wide range of aircraft. It includes a scratchpad for notes and a comprehensive E6B calculator, all customizable for different lighting conditions and user preferences.

Highlights
  • Checklists for 25+ aircraft
  • Emergency and abnormal procedures
  • V-speeds and performance data
  • Digital scratchpad for notes
  • 13 E6B calculators
  • Customizable display modes
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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FlightCheck puts your checklists, the numbers and a kneeboard in one app built for the cockpit. CHECKLISTS FOR 25 AIRCRAFT From the Cessna 152 to the King Air, Phenom 300E and Robinson R44: single-engine, multi-engine, turboprop, jet and helicopter. Phase-by-phase normal procedures, from preflight and engine start through takeoff, cruise, landing and shutdown, with a progress bar that never leaves the screen and auto-scroll to the next item. EMERGENCIES, ONE PRESS AWAY Emergency and abnormal procedures, one press from any checklist. V-SPEEDS WITHOUT THE PAGE FLIP V-speeds, limits and quick-reference performance data from the POH, beside the checklist. SCRATCH PAD Write with a finger or Apple Pencil on pages made for flying: Blank, ATIS, CRAFT clearance, PIREP and Hold. Each ATIS page ghosts the last one, so you only write what changed. Your tail number is already on the clearance page, and ATIS, PIREP and Hold pages are stamped in Zulu. Three ink colours, a stroke eraser, and pages that never scroll or zoom. Notes stay on your device. CALCULATOR Thirteen E6B calculators: true airspeed, density altitude, crosswind and headwind, heading and groundspeed, winds aloft, compass heading, distance-speed-time, fuel required, fuel burn, endurance, rate of climb, required descent rate and top of descent. Star the ones you use most, and set your units once: feet or metres, gallons, litres or pounds, inHg or hPa. MAKE IT YOURS Dark, Night or Day mode, three colour palettes and four text sizes. Night mode keeps your night vision with a red palette on every screen. Edit your own checklist profiles and item notes for each aircraft; profiles, notes, favorites and settings sync across your devices. FREE AND PRO Preflight and emergency checklists are free for every aircraft, with no account needed. FlightCheck Pro unlocks every checklist phase, full V-speeds and performance data, editable profiles, the Scratch pad and the Calculator. FlightCheck Pro is $5.99/month or $59.99/year, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Always verify checklists, V-speeds and performance figures against the current POH/AFM for your specific aircraft and serial number before flight. FlightCheck is not a substitute for the POH/AFM, FAA regulations, your CFI's guidance, ATC readback, or official weather. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lucasthal.github.io/FlightCheck/privacy.html

Screenshots

Air Checklists3 screens
FlightCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Air Checklists at none against FlightCheck's 2. FlightCheck's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support 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. FlightCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Air Checklists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Checklists ships an update every 15 months, FlightCheck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Air Checklists versus FlightCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir ChecklistsFlightCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew GromozdinLucas Thal

In-app purchases

None

Air Checklists

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightCheck

Subscriptions2
  • FlightCheck Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • FlightCheck Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Air Checklists free?
Air Checklists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightCheck free?
FlightCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Air Checklists or FlightCheck have ads?
Neither Air Checklists nor FlightCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Checklists or FlightCheck?
Air Checklists ships an update every 15 months, and FlightCheck fortnightly. Most recently, Air Checklists was updated on October 30, 2026 and FlightCheck on October 31, 2026.

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