Comparison

VMA vs FlightGuard

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

Head to head
About

VMA

Features
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VMA AR is the solution developped by Dassault Aviation that will allow users to: • Navigate through the last updated version of the 3D maintenance documentation set • Visualize 3D animated tutorials in real time • Match 3D on real aircraft with augmented reality features • Get access anywhere, anytime on iOS platforms

About

FlightGuard

Features
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Know what’s due. Make time to fly. You own an aircraft to fly it. But keeping track of inspections, operating times, Airworthiness Directives, and maintenance records can take more time than it should. When information is scattered across spreadsheets, paper logbooks, and folders, it’s hard to know what needs attention next. Overlooked deadlines can mean costly surprises and disrupted flying plans. FlightGuard brings your aircraft’s maintenance information into one clear overview—so you can stay organized, plan ahead, and arrive at your next maintenance visit prepared. KNOW WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION See upcoming maintenance, overdue tasks, open defects, and aircraft records together. Spend less time searching and get a clearer picture of your aircraft’s status. PLAN BEFORE IT BECOMES URGENT Track inspections and recurring maintenance by date, operating hours, and landings. Forecast upcoming tasks based on your aircraft usage, so you can plan maintenance around your flying. SIMPLIFY YOUR AD REVIEW Use AD Smart Scan to help identify potentially relevant FAA or EASA Airworthiness Directives for your aircraft, engine, and propeller. Keep compliance records and recurring requirements alongside your maintenance tasks. KEEP YOUR AIRCRAFT RECORDS ORGANIZED Manage engine and propeller times, serial numbers, life-limited components, documents, and defects. Enter flight times manually or use AI-assisted logbook scanning to help capture information from paper records. KEEP CO-OWNERS ON THE SAME PAGE Share your aircraft with co-owners or club members. Keep records synchronized so everyone can work from the same information. ARRIVE AT THE HANGAR PREPARED Create PDF maintenance plans, aircraft status reports, and AD reports to share with your mechanic. Bring an organized record of what’s due and what’s been recorded. BUILT FROM REAL AVIATION EXPERIENCE FlightGuard grew out of conversations with aircraft owners, mechanics, and pilots. Built on 13 years of aviation experience, it helps private owners, co-ownership groups, and flying clubs make aircraft maintenance easier to manage. GET STARTED IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS 1. Add your aircraft. 2. Enter your current operating times and maintenance records. 3. See what’s due and plan what comes next. Less time managing records. More time for flying. Download FlightGuard and start your 7-day free trial. FlightGuard supports maintenance tracking and AD review. Final AD applicability and airworthiness decisions remain with the owner and qualified maintenance professionals. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION FlightGuard Premium • Monthly and yearly subscription options • Pricing is displayed in the app based on your region and currency • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.flightguardapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

VMA4 screens
FlightGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VMA at none against FlightGuard's 2. VMA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlightGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VMA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VMA versus FlightGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMAFlightGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDassault AviationISABELLE SPANDL

In-app purchases

None

VMA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightGuard

Subscriptions2
  • FlightGuard Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • FlightGuard Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is VMA free?
VMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightGuard free?
FlightGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VMA or FlightGuard have ads?
Neither VMA nor FlightGuard shows ads.

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