# Flight Schedule Pro vs Holdshort

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Schedule Pro at 3.6 against Holdshort's 2.5. Flight Schedule Pro also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 17%) and ratings volume (542 vs 20). Holdshort's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flight Schedule Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Schedule Pro has 542 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Flight Schedule Pro's written reviews are positive against 17% of Holdshort's.

Flight Schedule Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, Holdshort every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Schedule Pro | Holdshort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-schedule-pro/id841018600/reviews)** | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdshort/id1187603879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **542** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **38.2% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flight Schedule Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/841018603) | [Holdshort Aviation Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187603878) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Schedule Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-schedule-pro/id841018600)

Manage flight schedules, book new flights, and view aircraft availability. This app is designed for pilots who fly with organizations using the platform and requires an existing user account. Future versions will include administrative capabilities.

**Highlights:** Book new flights, Manage upcoming appointments, View aircraft availability, Fleet management, Aircraft scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Scheduling and checking flights
- 👍 Nice layout
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔓 Unreliable login and session management
- 🔍 Lacking key features compared to website
- 🤔 Unintuitive and clunky user interface
- 💤 Outdated and not updated in years

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot accept terms and conditions
- Login screen issues and inability to log in
- Reservation start date errors
- Crashes on opening the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pay, manage documents, and view aircraft details from the app
- Integrate with calendar apps for scheduling
- Add push notifications for reservations
- Improve filtering and customization options
- Develop a dedicated iPad version


### Holdshort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdshort/id1187603879)

Manage aircraft reservations and schedules from your mobile device. Syncs instantly with the desktop version, allowing you to view your flying agenda, check resource availability, and update flight logs on the go.

**Highlights:** Real-time sync with desktop app, Event notifications, Personal flying agenda view, Multi-organization calendar access, Resource and instructor availability, Reservation management, Aircraft dispatch and log updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Schedule Pro free?

Flight Schedule Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Holdshort free?

Holdshort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Schedule Pro or Holdshort?

Flight Schedule Pro is rated higher. Flight Schedule Pro averages 3.6 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while Holdshort averages 2.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Flight Schedule Pro or Holdshort have ads?

Flight Schedule Pro shows ads; Holdshort does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Schedule Pro or Holdshort?

Flight Schedule Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and Holdshort every 2 months. Most recently, Flight Schedule Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Holdshort on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*