Comparison

FireFly vs RotorTech 2026

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

Head to head
About

FireFly

Features
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FireFly is a pilot-centric flight logging app built for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots who work in the real world — firefighting, utility, aerial work, charter, and contract operations. Designed by a working commercial pilot, FireFly makes it easy to capture engine time, flight time, legs, drops, duty data, and daily summaries directly from your iPhone, without paperwork or company-locked systems. Whether you’re flying multiple tasks in a day or moving between operators, aircraft, or countries, FireFly keeps your data, your history, and your career in one place. Key Features • Automatic GPS-based takeoff and landing capture • Engine run time and flight time tracking • Multi-leg daily operations with accurate summaries • Water drop and event logging (firefighting & aerial work) • Clean daily ODR-style summaries • Pilot-owned data — take it from job to job • Simple, fast interface designed for operational flying Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://github.com/BeauNouvelle/privacy-policy/blob/master/firefly_privacy.md

About

RotorTech 2026

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Welcome to the official RotorTech 2026 app, your essential companion for Australia's leading helicopter and uncrewed exposition, proudly organised by AMDA Foundation. Designed for industry professionals and exhibitors, the app brings everything you need for a seamless exposition experience together in one place. Event Schedule: Browse the full program of sessions, keynotes, and live demonstrations. Plan your day in advance and stay on top of what's happening across the event. Exhibitor Directory: Explore detailed profiles of exhibitors spanning the helicopter and drone sectors. Find the companies and products most relevant to you before you even arrive. Venue Maps: Navigate the expo with ease using detailed venue and floor maps, so you always know where to go. News & Updates: Stay informed with the latest announcements, schedule changes, and event news delivered directly through the app. RotorTech is a three-day trade exposition for the helicopter, uncrewed flight, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sectors. Download the app and make the most of your experience.

Screenshots

FireFly3 screens
RotorTech 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RotorTech 2026 at none against FireFly's 1. FireFly's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FireFly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. RotorTech 2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FireFly versus RotorTech 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireFlyRotorTech 2026
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan HaycraftAMDA Foundation Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FireFly

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
None

RotorTech 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireFly free?
FireFly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RotorTech 2026 free?
RotorTech 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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