Come On Back vs Pocket Checklist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Come On Back
This utility app serves as a pager system for Air Traffic Controllers. It is designed for facilities that have adopted the specific Come On Back ATC Pager system.
- ATC Pager functionality
- Facility-specific implementation
- Designed for Air Traffic Controllers
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This app is intended for Air Traffic Controllers who work at facilities that have implemented Come On Back, the ATC Pager.
Pocket Checklist
This app helps pilots manage all their aircraft checklists digitally. Create custom lists, access emergency procedures instantly, and track progress to stay organized and prepared for every flight phase.
- Unlimited aircraft checklists
- Customizable checklist items
- Instant emergency checklist access
- Search and organize by aircraft
- Progress tracking for checklist items
- Paperless flight procedures
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Pocket Checklist is a fully digital checklist manager designed for pilots who want to stay organized and prepared in every phase of flight. Whether you’re flying a Cessna, Piper, or Beechcraft, this app makes it easy to manage checklists for all your aircraft. Features: • Unlimited Aircraft – Add and organize checklists for every plane you fly. • Custom Checklists – Create and edit items to match your exact procedures. • Emergency Ready – Access critical checklists instantly when you need them most. • Search & Organize – Quickly find the checklist you need by aircraft or category. • Track Progress – Mark items complete as you go, no paper required. With Pocket Checklist, your preflight, normal, and emergency procedures are always clear, accessible, and paperless, right from your device. Fly smarter. Stay prepared. Go fully digital.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Come On Back at 5.0 against Pocket Checklist's 4.5. Come On Back also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Come On Back holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Come On Back | Pocket Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amalgamated Bitpushers LLC | Alex Belser |
Customer experience
Come On Back
Pocket Checklist
In-app purchases
Come On Back
No in-app purchases
Pocket Checklist
No in-app purchases
Questions
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