BALPA 2Way vs Avirma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BALPA 2Way
This app facilitates direct communication between pilot union members and their association. It allows for submitting reports, accessing union news, and receiving emergency assistance. Designed to foster a more active and influential role for members in their union.
- Two-way communication with union
- Submit working reports
- Access union news and documents
- Emergency contact facility
- Download company newsletters
- Airport, hotel, and transport info
- Submit surveys and feedback
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BALPA 2Way is the official member app of the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA). It enables two-way communication between pilot members and their union. Using 2Way you will be able to communicate with BALPA more directly, openly and effectively on issues that matter to you. The 2Way app allows pilots to submit working reports and information to BALPA at the touch of a button, while being kept up to date with the latest news, documents, events and information from their union. 2Way also features a handy emergency contact facility via phone or SMS designed to assist members in the event of an accident or incident. Modules included within the app: Activity Feed - All recent activity in one module Emergency - Members can contact BALPA by telephone or SMS in the event of an emergency, and follow guidelines for aircrew in a step-by-step process. Reports - Allows members to submit a variety of reports relating to their working environment, and receive direct feedback on reported issues. CC Newsletters - The very latest company newsletters can be downloaded and read directly within the app in an online and offline environment. BALPA News- all the latest information and communications from BALPA Destinations - Database of Airport, Hotel and Transport information. Surveys- feedback to you company council though simple, easy to fill in questionnaires Contacts - Reps, Board and Staff contact details for union are listed in one place. Knowledgebase- BALPA and company specific documents are available on the app Other features are included within the app. 2Way is designed to help to bring the union closer to members and allow members to take a much more active and influential role in making sure BALPA is run 'for pilots, by pilots'. Members only.
Avirma
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Avirma helps aviation instructors capture notes, manage training sessions, and conduct structured debriefings during simulator sessions, line training, and assessments. Designed with an offline-first approach, Avirma keeps working when connectivity is unavailable and automatically syncs data when a connection returns. Key Features • Create and manage custom training simplans • Capture notes linked to crew members and competencies • Organize observations by severity and competency • Structured debrief workflow • Session timing and exercise tracking • Session history with searchable records • PDF export for debrief and record keeping • Offline-first operation with local persistence • Cloud backup and synchronization • Local backup export for recovery and support Avirma is designed for professional aviation instructors who need a reliable and practical tool during real-world training and assessment operations. Subscription Information Avirma Pro is available as a monthly subscription and includes: • Creation of new sessions • Creation of new simplans Existing data remains accessible even without an active subscription. Users can continue to view historical sessions, simplans, PDFs, and backups. Privacy Policy: https://avirma.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://avirma.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BALPA 2Way at none against Avirma's 1. Avirma's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Avirma sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. BALPA 2Way asks for nothing beyond the download.
BALPA 2Way ships an update every 4 months, Avirma daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BALPA 2Way | Avirma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE BRITISH AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION (BALPA) | Siebe Grefhorst |
In-app purchases
BALPA 2Way
No in-app purchases
Avirma
- Avirma Instructor14 Days trial$3.991 Month









