Fly with Tailwinds vs Pilotbase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fly with Tailwinds
This aviation software keeps users updated with the latest industry trends and regulations. It is designed to be reliable, secure, and compliant with aviation standards, offering peace of mind for flight training professionals.
- Industry trend updates
- Regulation compliance
- Reliable software
- Secure platform
- Aviation standards adherence
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At Fly with TailWinds we strive to stay at the forefront of industry trends and regulations, continuously updating our software to meet evolving requirements. You can trust that our software is reliable, secure, and compliant with aviation standards, giving you peace of mind as you focus on providing top-notch flight training.
Pilotbase
This app serves as a central hub for pilots, offering tools for flight training, logbook management, and career advancement. It streamlines operations for flight schools by providing real-time data on training and fleet activity.
- Digital logbook
- Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
- Structured training tools
- Career center
- Real-time operational data for schools
- Fleet activity tracking
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Pilotbase is the homebase for pilots — from day one of flight training to a career at the airlines. Whether you're a student pilot learning the basics or a seasoned aviator managing your career, Pilotbase brings everything you need into a single, purpose-built mobile app: structured training tools, a digital logbook, an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), and a career center to help you take the next step. https://pilotbase.com/terms-of-use For pilots: Log flights, track training progress, access preflight tools, and explore career opportunities, all from one place. Pilotbase grows with you through every stage of your aviation journey. For flight schools and operators: Every time a pilot uses Pilotbase, they generate real data. That data flows back to your operation automatically, giving you visibility into training outcomes, safety trends, and fleet activity without chasing paperwork. Pilotbase keeps students, instructors, and administrators connected, with the documentation to back it up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fly with Tailwinds at none against Pilotbase's 1. Fly with Tailwinds also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 9). Pilotbase's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pilotbase sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $234.99 per year. Fly with Tailwinds asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Fly with Tailwinds against 3.9 for Pilotbase. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 9 respectively.
Fly with Tailwinds ships an update every 6 weeks, Pilotbase weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fly with Tailwinds | Pilotbase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (34 ratings) | 3.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gigafly | Flight Schedule Pro |
Customer experience
Fly with Tailwinds
Pilotbase
In-app purchases
Fly with Tailwinds
No in-app purchases
Pilotbase
- Pilotbase Liftoff1 Month trial$234.991 Year
