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 comprehensive digital checklists for pilots, covering normal, emergency, and abnormal procedures. It offers quick-reference performance data and syncs preferences across devices. Always verify information with your aircraft's POH.

Highlights
  • Phase-by-phase normal procedures
  • Emergency and abnormal procedures
  • V-speeds and performance data
  • Cross-device sync
  • Favorites and notes
Features
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FlightCheck Pro subscription ($5.99/month or $49.99/year) with a 7-day free trial includes: • Phase-by-phase normal procedures — preflight, before-start, engine start, before-taxi, taxi, runup, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, before landing, landing, after-landing, shutdown, and securing • V-speeds and quick-reference performance data • Emergency and abnormal procedures • Cross-device sync of preferences, favorites, and notes Always verify checklists, V-speeds, and performance figures against the actual POH for your specific aircraft and serial number before flight. FlightCheck is not a substitute for the POH/AFM, FAA regulations, or your CFI's guidance. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. 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 (every 5 days 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 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 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 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
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 every 5 days. Most recently, Air Checklists was updated on October 10, 2026 and FlightCheck on October 16, 2026.

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