BLADE vs UrgentFlights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLADE
Experience faster and more convenient travel by booking seats on helicopters, seaplanes, or jets. Access exclusive events, bypass traffic, and enjoy private charters for a premium travel experience. Includes a dedicated car service for seamless last-mile transportation.
- Airport transfers in 5 minutes
- Weekend and holiday getaways
- Access to special events
- On-demand private charters
- Black Car Service
- Private BLADE Lounges
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Fly in ways you never thought possible. Save time, see more, and arrive better. - Fly to or from the airport. BLADE helicopters will get you there in 5 minutes, all day long, from $195. - Get away for the weekend or holiday. BLADE transportation is a highlight—book seats in helicopters, seaplanes, or jets to your destination. - Access special events or concerts. Land directly on property at music festivals, sporting events, ski slopes, and more. - Fly private. A fleet of BLADE jets, helicopters, turboprops, and seaplanes are available on-demand for charters and crowdsourcing. - Get there with BLADE Black Car Service. Our last-mile car service provides uniformity in high-end vehicles, driver training, expedited routes (including police escorts when needed), as well as industry leading health and safety protocols. - Enjoy a network of private BLADE Lounges before and after your trip. - No membership fees, ever. Download the BLADE app and fly the future today. ------------ BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“BLADE”) is an air charter broker and indirect air carrier, not a direct air carrier, and does not have operational authority of aircraft. All flights are operated by DOT/FAA licensed direct air carriers. For select routes, BLADE acts as an indirect air carrier in accordance with 14 CFR Part 380. Please refer to BLADE’s Operator-Participant Agreement at https://www.blade.com for details
UrgentFlights
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On Demand Flight Services–ASAP charter flights UrgentFlights is like having a friend in high places, because UrgentFlights gets you what you need when no one else can. It’s easy to use, all you need to do is set your parameters, hit search, and we do the rest. We connect you with a trusted and vetted charter operator (both passengers and cargo) that’s ready to get you where you need to go. UrgentFlights is your direct line to find a flight when you need it most. • Last minute ASAP charter flights • Medical Flights • Save time. Skip the hassles • Private and discrete so you can avoid the crowds • Reliable & Flexible • Fast & Efficient
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UrgentFlights at weekly against BLADE's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLADE ships an update every 2 months, UrgentFlights weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLADE | UrgentFlights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fly Blade, LLC. | ParaFlight EMS LLC |
Bugs and requests
BLADE
Reported bugs
7 issues- App is buggy
- Booked wrong dates
- App not compatible with newer phones
- App forces login every time
- App is not native
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- App UI is pathetic
- App crashes device
Requested features
5 requests- Fewer clicks on the app
- Auto-apply credits/returns
- More upfront marketing about costs
- Improve app UI/UX
- Remember login details
UrgentFlights
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BLADE
No in-app purchases
UrgentFlights
No in-app purchases









