Comparison

FTLmate vs RosterMonitor

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

Head to head
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 It may become outdated as a result of changes to regulatory texts which are not yet reflected in the app.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.

About

RosterMonitor

Features
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Every duty on your roster, checked against EASA FTL before you fly it. RosterMonitor is the daily companion for airline crew โ€” pilots and cabin crew alike. Connect your own crew-portal account and it downloads your personal roster โ€” with up to 12 months of history if you want it. Every refresh re-checks the whole roster against EASA flight time limitations: duty periods, rest, days off, standby and cumulative hours. One glance at the Dashboard tells you when you report, what tomorrow looks like and whether anything deserves a closer look. WHAT IT CHECKS, AUTOMATICALLY โ€ข FDP limits, including planned extensions, commander's discretion and split duty โ€ข Minimum rest at home base and away, including reduced rest and the FDP reduction that follows it โ€ข Weekly rest of 36 h in 7 days, with the 60 h in 10 days fallback โ€ข Late/night-to-early transitions and consecutive night duties โ€ข Extended recovery rest with 2 local nights, and the 60 h variant after a run of disruptive duties โ€ข Time-zone compensation: local nights at home after long rotations, and rest away after a large time difference โ€ข Days off: minima per month, 13 weeks, 52 weeks and calendar year; the block of 4 consecutive days off; a free weekend every 4 weeks; and whether each OFF day is genuinely free โ€ข Cumulative block hours over 28 days, the calendar year and a rolling 12 months; duty hours over 7, 14 and 28 days and the calendar year โ€ข Standby rules, including FDP reduction after callout and standby away from base โ€ข Days off spent away from base, and days at base between trips โ€ข Roster changes that need your consent: short notice (under 48 h) or a replaced day off NOTHING IS A BLACK BOX Every finding shows the exact numbers, dates and windows the check is built on, and the findings that need it add a step-by-step calculation trail โ€” so you can verify each result yourself. BUILT FOR THE LINE โ€ข Today and next-duty board with a live countdown to report time โ€ข Full schedule with sector-level detail, a UTC/local time toggle and rest bars measured against the minimum that actually applies โ€ข Cumulative limits board with margins and a day-by-day or month-by-month breakdown of each window โ€ข What-if planner: thinking about picking up an extra duty? Drop it into your roster and see what would break โ€ข Findings history ALWAYS WITH YOU A Live Activity through your duty day with the pickup time, a countdown to the next milestone and the rest filling up after the debrief. An alert whenever a refresh finds your published roster has changed. Spotlight search of duties and Siri Shortcuts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All processing happens on your iPhone. There is no backend, no analytics and no tracking โ€” we never see your roster or your credentials. Credentials are stored only in the iOS Keychain and sent only to the portal address you enter. An optional Face ID lock hides roster data in the app, on the Lock Screen card and in Spotlight. TRY IT FIRST Tap "Try with sample data" and explore the full app on a bundled sample roster โ€” no account, no purchase. AN AID, NOT AN AUTHORITY RosterMonitor is an independent informational aid. It is not affiliated with any airline or crew-management system, and it does not replace your operator's official systems or your own responsibility as a crew member โ€” it helps you catch what is easy to miss. SUBSCRIPTION RosterMonitor Pro is a monthly auto-renewing subscription that starts with a 7-day free trial. It unlocks the compliance checks; the sample roster can be explored without subscribing. The price for your storefront is shown on the purchase screen and on the App Store. Payment is charged to your App Store account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rostermonitor.github.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://rostermonitor.github.io/privacy

Screenshots

FTLmate4 screens
RosterMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RosterMonitor at weekly against FTLmate's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FTLmate sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RosterMonitor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTLmate ships an update every 2 weeks, RosterMonitor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FTLmate versus RosterMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTLmateRosterMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao Boavidaprodavam-nemovitost.cz, s.r.o.

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

RosterMonitor

Subscriptions1
  • RosterMonitor Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is FTLmate free?
FTLmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RosterMonitor free?
RosterMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FTLmate or RosterMonitor have ads?
Neither FTLmate nor RosterMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTLmate or RosterMonitor?
FTLmate ships an update every 2 weeks, and RosterMonitor weekly. Most recently, FTLmate was updated on October 11, 2026 and RosterMonitor on October 6, 2026.

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