AOPA Airfields Directory vs Fly like a local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AOPA Airfields Directory
This app provides a comprehensive directory of Australian airfields. It offers operational and other essential information for pilots flying across Australia.
- Australian airfield directory
- Operational airfield information
- Pilot flight information
- Comprehensive data source
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AOPA Airfields Directory is a comprehensive directory of Australian airfields. Comprising both operational and other information is is a great source of information when flying throughout Australia.
Fly like a local
This app provides general aviation pilots with airport insights, community connections, and enhanced weather data. Users can explore airports, share expertise, and access real-time METAR and TAF information. Subscribers gain premium weather data and messaging features.
- Airport insights map
- Community airport expertise
- Real-time weather data (METAR/TAF)
- In-app messaging
- Premium weather data for subscribers
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Discover U.S. airfields, connect with local pilots, and prepare your next flight with Fly like a local. AIRPORTS AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Search the on-device airport catalog by name or identifier. Explore airfield details, runways and frequencies, and connect with pilots who know the field. Create your pilot profile and join direct or airport group chats. Messaging is available without Pro. PLAN AND PREPARE Build and save routes with departure, destination and intermediate stops. Review estimated distances and times, then download available charts and route data before leaving the network. Check preparation status, coverage and chart dates before departure. Offline availability varies by area and data source. CHARTS AND FLIGHT TOOLS View VFR Sectional and IFR Low/High enroute charts, plus available airport diagrams and instrument approach documents. A dedicated flight screen shows your position, next waypoint, ground speed, track, distance and estimated time. Keep the screen awake during active tracking and save your flight log. Position features require a suitable GPS source. MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Adaptive layouts keep airport discovery, planning and flight tools easy to access on either device. OPTIONAL PRO SUBSCRIPTION Pro includes premium airport weather features, with available METAR observations and TAF forecasts. Internet access is required to retrieve new online data. Plans and prices are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple account settings. FLAL provides supplemental planning and situational awareness. It does not replace required flight preparation, official aeronautical information or certified navigation equipment. Always verify current charts, weather, NOTAMs and operating limitations before flight. Terms of Use: https://flylikealocal.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://flylikealocal.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fly like a local at 80% against AOPA Airfields Directory's 0%. Fly like a local also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). AOPA Airfields Directory's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. AOPA Airfields Directory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fly like a local sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fly like a local holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly like a local has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AOPA Airfields Directory's written reviews are positive against 80% of Fly like a local's.
AOPA Airfields Directory ships an update every 12 months, Fly like a local every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AOPA Airfields Directory | Fly like a local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BJA Consulting Pty Ltd | Fly like a local LLC |
Customer experience
AOPA Airfields Directory
Fly like a local
In-app purchases
AOPA Airfields Directory
- AOPA Directory 1 Year Subscription$39.99
Fly like a local
- Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
