Comparison

Duty vs FTLmate

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

Head to head
About

Duty

Features
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Duty-Rest is a professional aviation tool designed to simplify and optimize inflight crew rest management for long-range operations. Quickly calculate and distribute crew rest periods between pilots and cabin crew while maintaining a clear overview of all active and upcoming rest intervals. Designed for real-world airline operations, Duty-Rest helps crews coordinate rest schedules efficiently, reduce workload, and improve situational awareness during flight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FTLmate

Features
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FTLmate helps crewmembers assess maximum duty times and minimum rest requirements according to EASA FTL rules, for cabin and flight crew, and TAP - SPAC rules, 2023 version. It can import rosters from TAP PDOV and store them for use in calculations. It is also able to calculate latest sector departure times to obtain a desired arrival time. It stores all calculations for future reference and makes sharing results easy in a text-based format. Other rules and import formats may be added at a later date. FTLmate is completely private and does not share your data with anyone. All calculations are done on-device and do not require an internet connection. An active subscription is required to use app functionalities. Free trial periods are available so you can try out the features before making a purchase. The app is not affiliated with any airline, authority or union. LEGAL INFORMATION: This app is subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The results provided by this app are for advisory purposes only and should not be relied upon for operational decision-making. FTLmate is not certified by, nor affiliated with, any aviation organisation, union, or regulatory body. Some simplifications were made during development, and consequently it may not calculate correctly in unforeseen edge cases, or due to unknown implementation mistakes. It may become outdated as a result of changes to regulatory texts which are not yet reflected in the app. Users are strongly advised to verify all calculations with official sources or consult with qualified professionals before taking any action.

Screenshots

Duty4 screens
FTLmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Duty at every 3 days against FTLmate's every 2 weeks. 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. Duty sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and FTLmate sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duty ships an update every 3 days, FTLmate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Duty versus FTLmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDutyFTLmate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin HandlJoao Boavida

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Duty

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$1.991 Year
9 purchases

FTLmate

Subscriptions9
  • Full access 1 month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full access 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Full access 3 months14 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Full access14 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Full access 3 months14 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Full access 1 year1 Month trial$9.991 Year
  • Full access 1 year1 Month trial$12.991 Year
  • Full access 1 year1 Month trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Duty free?
Duty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTLmate free?
FTLmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Duty or FTLmate have ads?
Neither Duty nor FTLmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duty or FTLmate?
Duty ships an update every 3 days, and FTLmate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Duty was updated on September 9, 2026 and FTLmate on September 9, 2026.

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