Comparison

Fire Calendar vs Pilot Partner Pro

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

Head to head
About

Fire Calendar

This app helps firefighters manage their complex schedules and time off. It tracks vacation, sick time, comp time, and trades, providing accurate real-time balances and personalized reminders. Plan ahead for sellbacks and stay organized with a clean, intuitive interface designed for fire service needs.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive time tracking (vacation, sick, comp, overtime)
  • Accurate real-time balance updates
  • Customizable shift rotation patterns
  • Personalized notification system
  • Sellback planning tools
  • Trade time tracking
  • iCloud sync for data backup
Features
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FireCal – Firefighter Time and Schedule Manager FireCal is an intuitive and reliable tool designed for firefighters to track vacation, sick time, comp time, trades, shift rotations, and sellback rules. Built specifically for real-world fire service schedules, FireCal helps you stay organized, plan ahead, and maintain accurate balances at all times. FireCal is ideal for full-time firefighters, medics, and anyone working a rotating shift schedule. Features Comprehensive Time Tracking Track all major categories of time off and schedule-related adjustments: Vacation Sick time Comp time usage Overtime worked with comp conversion Holiday and custom banks Trade time tracking (you work for them / they work for you) Easily add, edit, and view entries at any time. Accurate Real-Time Balances FireCal automatically updates your balances based on your department’s pay schedule and your recorded entries. View: Vacation balance Sick balance Comp balance Future scheduled comp time off All-time totals for each category Balances adjust instantly whenever you add or remove entries. Custom Shift Rotation Supports virtually any rotation pattern, including: A/B/C ABCD 48/96 24 on / 48 off Custom department rotation patterns Set your start date and rotation length, assign colors, and FireCal will display your shift on any date. Notification System Create personalized reminders for: Low balance alerts Approaching vacation maximums Upcoming comp time usage Sick time thresholds Notifications help you stay ahead of scheduling deadlines and benefit limits. Sellback Planning Tools Plan and schedule future vacation and sick time sellbacks: Set annual sellback limits Define sick-to-vacation conversion rules Schedule sellback events for future dates View projected balances after sellback is applied All sellback events update automatically as your balances change. Trade Tracking Record trade agreements with coworkers. FireCal tracks hours owed or earned and keeps your totals accurate and current. iCloud Sync FireCal automatically backs up your data to your private iCloud account. Your information restores automatically when you reinstall the app or switch to a new device. No accounts, no sign-ins, and no third-party data storage. Pay Period Aware Enter your last pay date, accrual rates, and maximums. FireCal uses these settings to: Accrue future hours Predict when you will hit your vacation maximum Provide accurate forecasting and planning Yearly Usage Reporting Review how much vacation, sick, comp, overtime, and holiday time you have used throughout the year. Simple and Clean Interface FireCal is designed specifically for firefighters. The interface is clean, easy to navigate, and focused on the information you need most. Why FireCal Stands Out No user accounts required Automatically synced through iCloud Designed for firefighter schedules Fast, accurate, and easy to use

About

Pilot Partner Pro

This app digitizes your pilot logbook, allowing you to quickly log flights, track currency, store endorsements, and manage aircraft details. It's designed for general aviation pilots, instructors, and flying clubs, syncing seamlessly with a web platform.

Highlights
  • Fast, guided flight entry
  • Real-time currency tracking
  • Endorsement and signature storage
  • CFI dashboard and student management
  • Aircraft and fleet management
  • Syncs with web platform
Features
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PilotPartner puts your entire pilot logbook in your pocket. Log flights in seconds, track your currency, capture endorsements, and stay ready for every takeoff — from your phone or tablet. Built for general aviation pilots, flight instructors, and flying clubs, PilotPartner brings the tools you rely on into one modern, easy-to-use app that stays in sync with the PilotPartner web platform. LOG EVERY FLIGHT • Fast, guided flight entry — aircraft, route, times, categories, and conditions • Full meter, Hobbs, and tach tracking • Add crew and passengers, save drafts, and edit anytime • Attach photos to any flight STAY CURRENT • Real-time currency tracking with clear current / expiring / expired status • See exactly which flights count toward each requirement • FAA medical tracking with document storage TOTALS THAT ADD UP • Grouped flight totals across categories and classes • Carry-in balances from your paper logbook ENDORSEMENTS & SIGNATURES • Store and view all of your endorsements • Capture instructor signatures on-device — draw or sign by PIN • e-Sign flights right from your phone FOR FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS • CFI dashboard with your students and instruction hours • Pending-signature queue — sign student flights on the go • Manage your CFI profile and stored signature YOUR AIRCRAFT • Add aircraft by tail number or build a custom aircraft • View details and manage the aircraft you fly FLYING CLUB & FLEET TOOLS • Track aircraft maintenance, meters, and inspection status • View and securely pay fleet invoices • Submit fuel reimbursements with receipts Everything you log on the ground or in the air is right where you need it, on every device. Download PilotPartner and keep your flying organized, compliant, and ready — wherever the sky takes you. SUBSCRIPTION Full logbook access is available through an auto-renewing annual subscription ($34.99/year). Pilots whose flying club or fleet already subscribes get full access at no additional charge. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.pilotpartner.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.pilotpartner.net/terms

Screenshots

Fire Calendar3 screens
Pilot Partner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fire Calendar at none against Pilot Partner Pro's 1. Pilot Partner Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pilot Partner Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Fire Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fire Calendar against 5.0 for Pilot Partner Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot Partner Pro has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Calendar ships an update every 3 months, Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fire Calendar versus Pilot Partner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire CalendarPilot Partner Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher TuckerPilot Network, LLC

Customer experience

Fire Calendar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilot Partner Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fire Calendar

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot Partner Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Pilot Partner Logbook$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Fire Calendar free?
Fire Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Partner Pro free?
Pilot Partner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fire Calendar or Pilot Partner Pro?
Fire Calendar and Pilot Partner Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Fire Calendar or Pilot Partner Pro have ads?
Neither Fire Calendar nor Pilot Partner Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fire Calendar or Pilot Partner Pro?
Fire Calendar ships an update every 3 months, and Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Fire Calendar was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pilot Partner Pro on October 21, 2026.

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