Comparison

NRST vs FlightReady Flight Manager

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

Head to head
About

NRST

This app helps pilots navigate by providing essential airport information, including distance, elevation, and required descent rates. It offers real-time data updates and customizable descent settings for various aircraft types. Worldwide airport coverage is available, with daily database updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time airport data
  • Customizable descent rate
  • Worldwide airport coverage
  • Filter airports by runway
  • Glide distance calculation
  • Watch app integration
Features
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Don't miss your airport! Designed for pilots of any size aircraft, this app provides you with bearing and vertical speed required to nearby airports. The following information is shown for destinations: • Distance from current location • Field Elevation • Descent rate required • Time to Top of Descent (TOD) • Bearing • Frequencies • Runways • Glide distance delta Additionally your current speed, course, altitude and vertical speed are displayed. Tapping on the information button, Time to TOD or Target Altitude allows you to customize the desired descent rate. All data is updated in real time as you fly. You may choose a nearby airport or select an airport by identifier by scrolling down on the airport list. Filter by runway length and surface type and choose any of the following: airports, seaplane bases, heliports, balloon ports and closed airports. You may optionally provide a glide ratio for your aircraft. The glide distance long or short of the selected airport is then displayed and is conveniently color coded. A positive, green glide delta indicates the glide distance has been estimated to exceed the distance to the airport with a 25% safety margin. Runway headings, if known, are used to draw runways on the heading indicator. If the magenta arrow is pointed straight up and aligned with a runway then you are headed straight in. Worldwide airport information is provided by multiple sources. Canada, Europe and all continents are covered! For more information go to ourairports.com/world.html. Database updates are performed daily. Your location and altitude is provided by your device's location services. If location or altitude is not available that information will not be displayed however you can still search for an airport by identifier. Unfortunately external GPS devices are generally NOT compatible. You must be moving for course information and the magenta relative bearing arrow to be displayed. The Watch app has many of the same features and fits on your wrist. See distances to nearby airports or bearing to a selected airport. Frequencies and runway lengths can be seen with a swipe. A green glide icon or delta indicates glideability is likely. Just like the iPhone and iPad app, the Watch app requires GPS information to locate nearby airports and relative bearing. Additionally, altitude is needed to calculate descent rates. Feedback and feature requests are appreciated. Thanks! Subscription Fine Print ---------------------- - 1 month FREE trial - Database Subscription or Apple Watch Subscription is required for new users - The subscription is for 1 year and updated data is available daily - The annual subscription is $11.99/year or $17.99/year for Watch - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Privacy policy and terms of use are located at: http://toonsy.net/privacy.html - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

About

FlightReady Flight Manager

This app extends organizational flight operations management to mobile devices. It allows users to manage scheduled flights, access documents, and complete risk assessments. Requires an existing organizational account.

Highlights
  • Manage scheduled flights and assignments
  • Access training materials and documents
  • Complete flight safety risk assessments
  • Perform loading and performance calculations
  • View operational and training data
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Flight Manager is the mobile companion to FlightReady TOM (Training & Operations Manager) for organizations that manage training, flight operations, scheduling, dispatch, and safety with TOM. Users can view and manage scheduled flights and resource assignments, access managed documents and training materials, and complete flight safety risk assessments. Users must have a FlightReady account linked to their organization to use Flight Manager. Key capabilities include: ▸ Complete loading, performance, and risk assessment for scheduled and ad hoc flights ▸ View and manage organization-managed documents and training materials. Flight Manager is not a standalone consumer app. It is purpose-built for organizations using FlightReady TOM, extending training management, dispatch, safety, and compliance workflows to mobile devices while maintaining a single source of truth for operational and training data. If you experience any technical issues using this app, please review the common issues listed below before contacting support. If you need help, tap the Support button on the login view or main menu view. Username or password incorrect The information you entered does not match any account. Accounts are manager by your flight school. If you forgot your login information, please contact your flight school. Login Issues: Forgot Password If you forgot your password, enter your email address, then tap Reset Password. If an account is registered under that email, an email with a password reset link will be sent to that email address. You must enter the correct email address associated with your account, and your account must have been confirmed. If you have never used your account, you must confirm it before attempting to change the password.To confirm a new account, follow the instructions in the welcome email. If you do not have access to that e-mail, please contact your flight school. Login Issues: Forgot My Username The username is the email address associated with your account. To recover your username, please contact your flight school. Login Issues: Did not receive verification email A verification email is sent when you confirm a new account or request to reset your password. The purpose of this email is to ensure that you have access to a valid email account. This email is automatically sent to the same email address associated with your account, and may take a few minutes to arrive. If it does not arrive within a few minutes please check your spam or junk mail filters. Aircraft weight and balance not being accepted If the app does not accept the information you enter, then the information you entered is incorrect. Confirm that you are using the same starting empty weight and balance that is displayed in the app, then check your calculations.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NRST at 47% against FlightReady Flight Manager's 0%. NRST also leads on device support (3 vs 1). FlightReady Flight Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. NRST sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. FlightReady Flight Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NRST ships an update every 4 months, FlightReady Flight Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NRST versus FlightReady Flight Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNRSTFlightReady Flight Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToonsy NetAeroapps Technology

Customer experience

NRST

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.9%

FlightReady Flight Manager

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

NRST

Subscriptions6
  • Early Adopter Device Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Year
  • Early Adopter Device and Watch Bronze1 Month trial$1.991 Year
  • Device Only1 Month trial$11.991 Year
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  • Device Only1 Month trial$14.991 Year
  • Device and Watch1 Month trial$17.991 Year
  • Device and Watch1 Month trial$24.991 Year
None

FlightReady Flight Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NRST free?
NRST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightReady Flight Manager free?
FlightReady Flight Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NRST or FlightReady Flight Manager have ads?
Neither NRST nor FlightReady Flight Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NRST or FlightReady Flight Manager?
NRST ships an update every 4 months, and FlightReady Flight Manager weekly. Most recently, NRST was updated on September 27, 2026 and FlightReady Flight Manager on September 17, 2026.

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