Comparison

AutoBid vs Part 117

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

Head to head
About

AutoBid

Automate your bid submissions for travel with this app. It securely transfers your bid list from QuickBid directly into Sabre, eliminating the need for a laptop. Simply set up your bids on your mobile device and let the app handle the rest.

Highlights
  • Bid list transfer from QuickBid
  • Sabre integration
  • Mobile bid submission
  • Eliminates laptop requirement
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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AutoBid for iOS takes your bid list from QuickBid and enters it into Sabre for you! No longer do you have to cart around your laptop on your 4 day trip just to enter your bids! Set up AutoBid on your phone or iPad, press "Submit My Bid" and relax as it's done for you.

About

Part 117

Features
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Part 117: FDP Tracker & Guide is a fast, glanceable assistant for airline pilots operating under 14 CFR Part 117. Set it up at show, glance at it mid-duty, and decide on extensions or overrides with the numbers in front of you — backed by a complete, searchable Part 117 reference. DAY-OF-FLYING-TOOLS - Live flight duty period (FDP) countdown from your report/show time - Extension eligibility and countdown (+2 hours, §117.19) — shows your standing, not approval - Maximum block time tracking - Custom FDP override for company-specific limits - Latest-takeoff planning so you know your last legal departure - Acclimated-airport theater: bands use your acclimated airport's time zone, not device local time - Airport search plus a nearby top-five picker, with IATA/ICAO display options HOME AND LOCK SCREEN - Home-screen widgets — duty needle gauge and max block (small and medium) - Live Activity and Dynamic Island countdowns for one-second reads FULL PART 117 REFERENCE - Tables A, B, and C - Key definitions and regulation sections - Rest, reserve, and extension rules at your fingertips IMPORTANT This app is an educational reference and planning aid. It is not a scheduling system, a legal opinion, or a replacement for your certificate holder's policies, AIMS/company operations, or the Federal Aviation Regulations. Table C values are representative (commonly cited Class 1 rest-facility values); §117.17 has per-class variants. The pilot in command remains responsible for all duty, rest, and flight-time compliance. Always verify against current company guidance and the FAR.

Screenshots

AutoBid3 screens
Part 1173 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AutoBid at Free against Part 117's $4.99. AutoBid also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Part 117's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AutoBid is free to download; Part 117 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoBid ships an update every 4 months, Part 117 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AutoBid versus Part 117: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoBidPart 117
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuickBid, LLCPerry Tanner

In-app purchases

None

AutoBid

No in-app purchases

None

Part 117

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoBid free?
AutoBid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Part 117 free?
Part 117 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AutoBid or Part 117 have ads?
Neither AutoBid nor Part 117 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoBid or Part 117?
AutoBid ships an update every 4 months, and Part 117 daily. Most recently, AutoBid was updated on October 24, 2026 and Part 117 on October 28, 2026.

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