dBrief vs Fly n Eat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dBrief
A streamlined pilot logbook designed for general aviation pilots. It simplifies flight logging with auto-fill features and smart suggestions, while also providing tools to track currency, explore flight history with interactive maps, and manage custom metrics. Import past flights easily from a web portal.
- Auto-fills aircraft data
- Smart route suggestions
- Explore currency and due dates
- Interactive flight history map
- Customizable flight metrics
- 8710 pilot time record formatting
- Cross-device syncing
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A simple streamlined logbook made for GA. Created by a flight instructor for folks who don't bother with duty time. "It's straightforward and simple but not simplistic. It's comprehensive in its data presentation but not complicated." "I very much appreciate the simplicity. Most of the programs put in too much crap that nobody really wants." "Great app. Easy to log my time." (** To import past flights please visit www.dbrief.me **) FAST AND EASY ENTRY - Auto-fills aircraft data - Smart route suggestions - Tap any label to auto-fill it with total time - Dynamic keyboard switches between letters and numbers as you type - Automatically adds decimals EXPLORE YOUR CURRENCY - Medical and CFI status - Day/night landings by class for the past 90 days - Tips to extend your instrument currency - Flight review due dates EXPLORE YOUR HISTORY - Trip photos - Interactive map of your entire flight history - Archived tracks and weather for IFR flights - Intelligent search, e.g. "2011 bfr" or ">2 app" - Time breakdowns by type/tail number OTHER NICE THINGS - Custom fields let you track your own flight metrics - 8710 "Record of Pilot Time"—your totals are formatted in order of appearance on the IACRA web page - Syncs across devices (ability to log your flight from a company iPad) - Have a copy of your logbook in your EFB (runs alongside your charts on iPad) - Import from Excel or a previous online logbook (www.dbrief.me)
Fly n Eat
Plan flights with integrated meal stops using a real-time database of restaurants near airports. Find dining options on your route and connect with flight instructors. Enhance your flying experience with efficient planning and exciting culinary stops.
- Integrate meal stops into flight plans
- Real-time restaurant database near airports
- Find restaurants on your flight route
- Connect with CFI/CFII instructors
- Efficient flight and dining planning
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Attention Pilots! Introducing the ultimate app to enhance your flight planning experience. This app helps you seamlessly integrate meal stops into your flight itinerary, with an up-to-date, real-time database of restaurants near airports. Park your plane and enjoy a quick walk to a quality meal – no need to go off course! Key Features: • Fly-Eat-Back: Efficiently plan your flight with easy navigation to and back from airports with great dining options. • Point-to-Point Search: Find airports with top-rated restaurants on your route. • CFI/CFII Database: Access a growing network of CFI’s and CFII’s to connect with when needed. We’re continuously improving the database to ensure that pilots and instructors can stay connected. Whether you’re planning your next stop or connecting with a CFI/CFII, this app will make your flying experience more efficient, exciting, and adventurous. https://fly-n-eat.com/terms-conditions.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: dBrief at 100% against Fly n Eat's 19%. dBrief also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Fly n Eat's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Fly n Eat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. dBrief asks for nothing beyond the download.
dBrief holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of dBrief's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fly n Eat's.
dBrief ships an update every 5 weeks, Fly n Eat every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dBrief | Fly n Eat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (35 ratings) — better | 1.9 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 18.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | dBrief, LLC | Fly n Eat |
Customer experience
dBrief
Fly n Eat
In-app purchases
dBrief
No in-app purchases
Fly n Eat
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
