Comparison

Flight Calculator vs SkyTimer

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

Head to head
About

Flight Calculator

Features
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Flight Calculator is an app for pilots to perform flight related calculations. iPad version only (choose preferred orientation for Notes in Settings/Flight calc) It is highly recommended to read manual at developer's webpage. If some calculation you need is missing, please contact developer and the calculation will be added as soon as possible. This app contains following calculations: Distance, time, speed Addition, subtraction of time Turn calculation True air speed Fly by turn distance Reciprocal heading Pressure altitude Density altitude True altitude Ground speed when climbing or descending Climb or descent rate Distance for climb or descent Wind components Wind related calculations Point of No Return Critical Point Fuel calculation Unit Converter LatLong, MGRS and UTM coordinates conversion Only for iPad: Notes (ATIS, Delivery, Free format) (Stylus recommended) Stopwatch (To track flight and engine time) The icons for bottom bar were used from http://icons8.com

About

SkyTimer

This app automatically logs flights, tracks fuel burn, and manages tank levels in real-time from your wrist, phone, or iPad. It provides detailed flight logs and can export data, acting as a cockpit companion for pilots.

Highlights
  • Automatic flight logging
  • Real-time fuel tracking
  • Multi-tank and engine support
  • Worldwide airport database
  • Smart fuel balancing
  • Detailed flight logs
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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SkyTimer automatically logs your flights and tracks fuel burn and tank changes in real time--from your wrist, phone, or iPad. A cockpit companion built to work alongside your EFB. Start a flight with a single tap. SkyTimer records block and flight times, tracks fuel quantity across up to 7 tanks and 4 engines, and logs your departure, arrival, and intermediate stop airports using a built-in worldwide airport database--no Internet required. *** FUEL MANAGEMENT, SIMPLIFIED *** SkyTimer calculates fuel burn, endurance, and remaining quantity on-the-fly using time-on-tanks and your configured burn rates. Update flow rates mid-flight for accuracy as conditions change. - Smart Balance calculates optimal tank timer durations to keep fuel balanced across tanks. - A robust reminder engine alerts you to configuration changes based on time-on-tank, fuel use, or fuel transferred. - Supports a wide range of fuel selectors and transfer switch types for single and multi-engine aircraft. *** AUTOMATIC FLIGHT TRACKING *** Smart Track uses GPS ground speed and your aircraft's Vso stall speed to automatically detect takeoffs and landings--no manual input needed. SkyTimer logs the times and airports for you. *** WORKS ON iPHONE, iPAD, AND APPLE WATCH *** Run SkyTimer on your iPad alongside your EFB in Split View, Windowed or Slide Over. On iPhone, Dynamic Island keeps your timers and fuel data visible even while you're in ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot--like a HUD for your flight data. SkyTimer for Apple Watch gives you full access to every feature right from your wrist, and works standalone if you leave your phone on the ground. Everything stays in sync across devices with iCloud. *** DETAILED FLIGHT LOGS *** Every trip is saved with flight and block times, airports, out/off/on/in times, fuel details, time-on-tanks, and Hobbs or Tach times. Export to CSV or directly to LogTen. Everything syncs across your devices with iCloud. *** FREE TO TRY, EASY TO UPGRADE *** Download SkyTimer for free and start tracking block and flight times at no charge. Unlock everything with SkyTimer Plus: - Fuel Quantity Tracking - Unlimited Flight Storage - Tank Timer Management - Auto-Track Takeoffs & Landings - Multiple Aircraft Profiles - iCloud Sync & Backup - In-flight Phone/Watch/iPad Sync --------------------- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, you can manage your subscriptions in App Store account settings. --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://skytimer.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://skytimer.app/terms/

Screenshots

Flight Calculator4 screens
SkyTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SkyTimer at Free against Flight Calculator's $4.99. SkyTimer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Flight Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

SkyTimer is free to download; Flight Calculator costs $4.99 up front. SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Flight Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Calculator ships an update every 3 months, SkyTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flight Calculator versus SkyTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight CalculatorSkyTimer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrej HyllFramework Learning, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Flight Calculator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Annual Plus Subscription$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Flight Calculator free?
Flight Calculator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyTimer free?
SkyTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Calculator or SkyTimer have ads?
Neither Flight Calculator nor SkyTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Calculator or SkyTimer?
Flight Calculator ships an update every 3 months, and SkyTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Flight Calculator was updated on September 30, 2026 and SkyTimer on October 7, 2026.

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