Falken EMS vs FlightTimer26
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Falken EMS
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The Falken EMS app displays aircraft engine data collected by the Falken EMS hardware. It can connect directly to v3 EMS hardware over a Bluetooth link. It also works with the Falken FlightView system, connecting to the Flight Data Computer (FDC) via Wifi. The application can be run by itself or in split-view mode with another application - typically an Electronic Flight Bag app.
FlightTimer26
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FlightTimer26 - Your Digital Kneeboard Replacement Replace paper notes and manual calculations with a precise digital flight timer designed for pilots. FlightTimer26 eliminates reading errors and calculation mistakes that can occur when writing on paper during flight. KEY FEATURES: β’ Real-time block time tracking (block start/end) β’ Engine hours monitoring with dual format support (decimal hours or hh:mm) β’ Automatic flight time calculations β’ Clean, distraction-free interface optimized for cockpit use β’ Support for both decimal and hours:minutes engine time formats β’ UTC time option for international operations β’ Previous flights history for quick reference β’ iCloud sync across all devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac) PERFECT FOR: β’ Private pilots tracking flight time and engine hours β’ Flight schools monitoring student progress β’ Aircraft owners maintaining accurate maintenance records β’ Anyone who wants to eliminate paper-based flight tracking β’ Pilots using iPad in cockpit and iPhone for logbook entries WHY FLIGHTTIMER26: Unlike traditional logbooks, FlightTimer26 focuses on real-time flight data capture. It replaces the paper notes you'd typically write on your kneeboard during flight, ensuring accurate time tracking and eliminating manual calculation errors. The app prevents common mistakes like: β’ Misreading engine hour counters β’ Calculation errors in flight time β’ Lost or damaged paper notes β’ Inconsistent time format recording Designed with pilots in mind, the interface is clean and distraction-free, allowing you to focus on flying while accurately recording essential flight data. WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION: Use your iPad in the cockpit for real-time data entry, then access all flight data on your iPhone or Mac for logbook entries. iCloud sync ensures your data is always available across all devices. Note: This app is designed as a digital replacement for paper flight notes and kneeboard entries, not as a replacement for official aircraft logbooks or maintenance records. Available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and French. WHAT'S NEW (fΓΌr Updates): Version 1.0: β’ Initial release β’ Digital kneeboard replacement for flight timing β’ Engine hours tracking with dual format support β’ Block time and flight time calculations β’ Multi-language support (EN, DE, IT, ES, FR) β’ Clean, cockpit-optimized interface
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Verdict
Falken EMS and FlightTimer26 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Falken EMS | FlightTimer26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Falken Avionics, LLC | Christian Heim |
In-app purchases
Falken EMS
No in-app purchases
FlightTimer26
No in-app purchases
Questions
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