Manifest6 vs FlightMentor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manifest6
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In Europe, to fly a private light airccraft across international borders the jurisdictions of the countries concerned need to be notified (with the exception of intra Schengen movements in the EU) The UK was one of the first to introduce a facility to submit the required check information online some 10 years ago. OnlineGAR.com was set up to make this much speedier and simpler. Different jurisdictions all require similar information – what is the aircraft, a Manifest of those on board, and the journey details. This is variously know as a ‘General Aviation Report’ (GAR) or a General Declaration (GenDec) OnlineGAR.com was a UK based website which is authorised to submit required documentation for cross border private general aviation flights in the UK Since the changes made by UK Border Force to require passenger checking OnlineGar.com can no longer provide a web base service. Its role has been taken over by the MyGar apps. full explanation is available on MyGar.net The Apps will run in a standalone configuration on Iphones/iPads/Android/Windows and Mac desktops. Information for the cross-border submission is drawn from the user’s own files and is not stored in the cloud except that any user with a valid cloud service such as google drive, dropbox or iCloud may store information in their own personal cloud storage and recall it even if working on a different platform elsewhere PPR-pal/MyGar (Manifest6) will also assemble in PDF form similar Border Entry documentation for several other jurisdictions other than UK. (Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey Jersey, Belgium and Holland). Copies of such Border Entry documentation are often accepted by handling agents in many countries. PPR-pal/MyGar makes it easy to share such information as the user chooses entirely controlled by the user. The UK no longer accepts paper forms so to use PPR-pal one must also have a member registration on the MyGar.net website to use the apps, but PPR-pal/MyGar(Manifest6) allows the user to exclusively control his own information storage. Cloud providers such as Google and Dropbox require developers to explain why they need access to user sensitive data. The developers of PPR-pal(Manifest6) DO NOT have access DO NOT share users data with anyone at all. Emails ID’s or journey details are entirely closed and open only to the user. They are only stored on the user’s cloud account if the user approves and then such data is only accessible to the user. Absolutely no sharing for marketing or other purposes takes place – Only the user can see the users data.
FlightMentor
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FlightMentor – Your Digital VFR CoPilot Built by a flight instructor for real-world cockpit operations. FlightMentor is far more than just a digital kneeboard. It is your all-in-one toolkit, designed to support flight instructors, students, and VFR pilots through every phase of flight. YOUR 5 CO-PILOT FEATURES: 1. PRE-FLIGHT: Intelligent VFR Planning - Weather & Briefing: Routing, NOTAMs, METAR/TAF reports and integrated risk assessment (FRAT). - Calculations: Precise Weight & Balance, fuel planning, and performance checks. - Briefing Export: Generate and export your complete pre-flight briefing as a professional PDF, ready to share and store. 2. IN-FLIGHT: Smart Assist & Grading - Time Tracking: Stay in control by recording block, flight times and landings with intuitive, one-tap gestures. - Live Grading: Grade maneuvers and write student notes directly during the flight. - Smart Assist: Optional Auto-Tracking, providing precise suggestions for your flight logs and reducing your workload. 3. POST-FLIGHT: EASA Logbook & Debriefing - Digital Logbook: Stress-free, EASA-compliant logging with an integrated time calculator. - Instant Debriefing: Generate professional PDF reports including routes, times, and signatures in seconds. 4. THE FLIGHT DESK: Your Management Hub - Stats & Currency: Automatically track your documents and 90-day passenger currency (PAX). - Instructor Tools: Monitor Flight Time Limitations (FTL) and manage student records, licenses, and medicals. - Aircademy: Manage training progress and share records between instructors. 5. APPLE WATCH: The Cockpit on Your Wrist - Weather Widgets: Real-time METARs (wind, visibility, clouds) directly on your watch face – free for everyone. - Time Tracker: Keep track of block and flight times without reaching for your iPhone or iPad. - Auxiliary Timers for fuel, oxygen, cool-down and standard turns. OUR MODELS AT A GLANCE: BASIC (Free) - Pre-Flight planning tools - Pilot Wallet (up to 3 documents) - Digital Logbook (up to 5 entries) - Fleet Management (up to 2 aircraft) - Student Records (up to 2 profiles) - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices PILOT PRO (€0.99/mo or €4.99/yr) - Everything in Basic PLUS: - Unlimited logbook entries & unlimited fleet - Smart Assist (automatic time tracking) - PDF export for briefings and flight logs - CSV data export INSTRUCTOR PRO (€2.99/mo or €24.99/yr) - Everything in Pilot Pro PLUS: - Unlimited student records & training syllabi - FTL (Flight Time Limitation) tracking & export - Log group theory sessions - Share and import student records Disclaimer: FlightMentor is designed exclusively for VFR flights and simulations. The Pilot in Command (PIC) is responsible for verifying all data against official publications before flight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.henrysholdingpoint.de/fußzeile/datenschutz
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manifest6 at none against FlightMentor's 4. Manifest6 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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. FlightMentor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Manifest6 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manifest6 ships an update every 9 days, FlightMentor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manifest6 | FlightMentor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | goav8 | Henry Philippe Leonard Pottkamper |
In-app purchases
Manifest6
No in-app purchases
FlightMentor
- Pilot Pro$0.991 Month
- Instructor Pro$2.991 Month
- Pilot Pro$3.991 Year
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- Instructor Pro$22.991 Year
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