BLR Limits vs FDPme
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLR Limits
Instantly calculate Flight Duty Period limits and push-by times by cross-referencing operator and regulatory schemes. Provides clear, side-by-side limit cards for various crew configurations, with color-coded urgency indicators. Features a full audit trail for every calculation and supports acclimatization status.
- Side-by-side operator and regulatory limit cards
- Instant push-by time calculation
- Color-coded urgency indicators
- Full audit trail for calculations
- Favorite routes and calculation history
- Supports acclimatization and rest inputs
- Dark mode interface
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Calculate your Flight Duty Period limits and push-by times instantly. BLR Limits cross-references operator and regulatory schemes to give you clear, side-by-side limit cards for every crew configuration - so you always know when the clock runs out. Key Features: • Side-by-side operator and regulatory limit cards for two, three, and four crew configurations • Push-by times calculated from your report time, block hours, taxi, and sector count • Colour-coded urgency - green, yellow, orange, and red as deadlines approach • Full audit trail for every calculation - see exactly how each limit was derived, step by step • Flag any calculation you believe is incorrect, directly from the audit view • Favourite routes for quick access • Calculation history - tap a recent route to reload it instantly • Supports acclimatisation status, rest class, and pre-report rest inputs • Dark mode interface designed for the flight deck Currently supported Schemes: • BAW operator limits • EASA FTL regulatory limits Disclaimer: Independent FDP calculator for pilots. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to EASA, the UK CAA, or any other regulatory or operator body. This app is for educational and reference purposes only. All operational decisions must be based on approved company manuals and official documentation. The developer assumes no liability for operational use of calculated values.
FDPme
This aviation utility helps pilots calculate Flight Duty Period limits and plan long-haul operations. It offers tools for pre-flight preparation, including duty limit calculations, in-flight crew rest visualization, and quick time calculations.
- Flight Duty Period (FDP) limit calculation
- Crew rest planning with timeline visualization
- Pilot time calculation tools
- Long range reference table
- Aviation definitions glossary
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Flight Duty Period Calculator & Crew Rest Planner for Pilots FDPme is an aviation utility designed to help pilots quickly calculate Flight Duty Period (FDP) limits and plan long-haul operations. Built by a pilot, the app focuses on clarity, speed, and practical tools used during pre-flight preparation. Whether calculating duty limits, planning in-flight crew rest, or performing quick time calculations, FDPme provides a simple aviation-focused interface designed for real operational use. Middle East FTLs. Key Features Flight Duty Period Calculator Calculate FDP limits quickly with support for both acclimatised and non-acclimatised crew conditions. Crew Rest Planner Visualise in-flight rest breaks with a timeline showing takeoff, rest periods, and estimated arrival. Pilot Time Calculator Perform common aviation time calculations including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing time values. Long Range Reference Table Quickly reference 2-crew long range limits. Aviation Definitions Built-in reference section explaining key terms used in flight duty and fatigue regulations. Disclaimer This application is provided for guidance purposes only and must not replace official company manuals or regulatory documentation. Always verify operational limits with your airline procedures and applicable regulations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BLR Limits at Free against FDPme's $1.99. BLR Limits also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On rating, ratings volume, 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
BLR Limits is free to download; FDPme costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BLR Limits against 5.0 for FDPme. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
BLR Limits ships an update every 2 days, FDPme every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLR Limits | FDPme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oliver Buterbaugh | Andrew Oakley |
Customer experience
BLR Limits
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In-app purchases
BLR Limits
No in-app purchases
FDPme
No in-app purchases



