Comparison

UA FlightPartner vs cbta

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

Head to head
About

UA FlightPartner

This app enhances pilot workflow by enabling smart, weather-driven flight planning and seamless data exchange with avionics systems. It offers interactive maps, real-time weather overlays, and detailed airport information for improved mission preparedness.

Highlights
  • Weather-driven smart flight planning
  • Two-way flight plan data exchange
  • Interactive maps with weather layers
  • GNSS flight plan following
  • Automated navigation database updates
  • Airport data and approach plates
Features
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The UA FLIGHTPARTNER™ App is designed for Universal Avionics Connected Avionics Ecosystem supporting weather-driven smart flight planning, two-way flight plan, fuel and performance data exchange with UA SBAS FMS. Enabled by the SSDTU+ connectivity gateway, the App operates in tandem with the FMS, significantly enhancing pilot workflow, mission preparedness on the ground and in-flight. Key features include: Connected FMS support with two-way exchange in all phases of flight Support for 3rd party flight plan data transfer to FMS Support for 3rd party App performance data transfer to FMS with FlightPerf Weather-based Smart Flight Planning including worldwide winds and temps aloft data input to FMS GNSS based Flight plan following and own ship representation during all phases of flight Charting support with VFR sectional maps, IFR low/ high charts, and geo-referenced approach plates, airport information Seamless, automated delivery of navigation databases updates to FMS SMART FLIGHT PLANNING EDITOR The Smart Flight Planning (SFP) tool enables an intuitive flight plan preparation process based on current airport weather, winds and temps aloft. It provides support for selection of departure, arrival and approach procedures in complete synchronization with the FMS. SFP integrates terrain, icing in route, METAR and other airport specific conditions such as visibility and crosswind reports for the intended takeoff and landing runway. File, amend and close VFR flight plans globally and IFR flight plans in the US. INTERACTIVE MAPS, WEATHER INFORMATION LAYERING UA FLIGHTPARTNER supports a comprehensive moving map capabilities integrating FMS flight context and aircraft position. Choice of VFR sectional maps, IFR low/high charts, or vector maps can be combined with advisory, navigation and weather-related layers of information that can be organized uniquely to individual flight and operator preferences. Vector maps and SFP are supported by the same nav database as used for the UA WAAS FMS. Weather information can be layered on the maps in various configurations depending on the aircraft mission including worldwide METARs, AIRMETs and SIGMETs, TFRs, and PIREPS. Additional weather data supported by the app include base radar, composite radar (worldwide). TAF Discussions, GFS and NAM MOS forecasts by airport are also available over continental US. WEATHER VERTICAL PROFILE A key feature of UA FLIGHTPARTNER is its weather modeling products including Radar Forecast and Vertical Weather Profile. The Vertical Weather Profile previews your route in the vertical slice from departure to destination, so you can see the conditions you’ll encounter based on your departure time, aircraft speed, and each intermediate nearby airport. AIRPORT DATA, APPROACH PLATES UA FLIGHTPARTNER is designed to provide airport specific data including weather, frequencies, runways, procedures, and services including via shortcut in the flight planning process. Geo-referenced approach plates are available which can be overlayed on the map. AIRCRAFT DATA MANAGEMENT The App also ensures the reliable and seamless delivery of FMS navigation databases for Universal Avionics subscribers. Every flight collects comprehensive flight data from the FMS and shares it with the UA FLIGHTREVIEW App. Working in tandem with UA FLIGHTREVIEW™, the App ensures seamless and secure navigation databases updates to the tablet and on-board FMS. PERFORMANCE OPTION UA FLIGHTPARTNER supports take off, landing performance as well as fuel and weight data entry to the UA’s SBAS FMS. With the FlightPerf App option, pilots can enter manually or share from 3rd party applications V-speeds, takeoff weight and other key performance parameters to the FMS. FLIGHTPERF PIVOT UA FlightPartner v5.28 introduces the option to run in PIVOT mode, streamlining the FlightPerf user interface and focusing on App-FMS interactions.

About

cbta

Features
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CBTA — Competency-Based Training & Assessment CBTA is a professional flight training management platform for airlines and aviation training organizations (ATOs). It digitizes simulator-based CBTA assessments, replacing paper forms with a structured mobile workflow built around ICAO competency standards. For Instructors: Conduct PF and PM role assessments for two trainees per session Grade training items on a 1–5 scale across 9 ICAO competencies Record observable behaviors (OBs) per competency Support for first and second trial grading Export signed assessment reports as PDF. For Trainees: View upcoming and completed simulator sessions Review graded assessment results per session Access training item grades and competency scores Download and share PDF results For Organizations: Multi-airline support with org-scoped data Schedule management and trainee assignment Instructor and trainee role management Cloud-synced records with real-time updates CBTA is designed for airlines, flight academies, and approved training organizations transitioning to competency-based assessment frameworks.

Screenshots

UA FlightPartner4 screens
cbta3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: cbta at every 3 weeks against UA FlightPartner's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

UA FlightPartner ships an update every 3 months, cbta every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
UA FlightPartner versus cbta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUA FlightPartnercbta
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Avionics Systems CorporationFirm 23 Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

UA FlightPartner

No in-app purchases

None

cbta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UA FlightPartner free?
UA FlightPartner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cbta free?
cbta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UA FlightPartner or cbta have ads?
Neither UA FlightPartner nor cbta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UA FlightPartner or cbta?
UA FlightPartner ships an update every 3 months, and cbta every 3 weeks. Most recently, UA FlightPartner was updated on October 5, 2026 and cbta on October 7, 2026.

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