FlyBud Free vs Pro
The forecast is free and so is the tracking. Pro is the depth on top — and here is the whole list, with nothing hidden behind a sign-up.
What we decided not to charge for.
The usual model for an app like this is to meter the thing everybody needs — track three flights free, then pay. We went the other way, because the people most likely to need the turbulence forecast are the people least likely to be shopping for a subscription at the gate.
So tracking is unlimited, the turbulence forecast card is free on every flight, the logbook is free, sharing a flight is free, and the four notifications that cost us nothing to send are free.
Pro is the depth on top: the map with its layers and time scrubber, the full arrival report with the punctuality record, the inbound aircraft screen, the complete updates timeline with every change alert, Live Activities, and the painted liveries. A Pro row never vanishes from the app either — it stays where it is with a PRO pill on it, so you always know what is there.
Free vs Pro, side by side
Everything in the left column stays free, with no cap on how many flights you track.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Track flights (no limit) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turbulence forecast card | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live position and progress | ✓ | ✓ |
| Share a live flight link | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logbook, globe and replay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preflight, reminder, arrival, cancellation alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Relax on board and Good things to know | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turbulence map along your route | — | ✓ |
| Full arrival report + punctuality record | — | ✓ |
| Where's my plane (inbound aircraft) | — | ✓ |
| Full updates timeline + change alerts | — | ✓ |
| Live Activities on the Lock Screen | — | ✓ |
| Painted liveries for the replay | — | ✓ |
Pro questions
How much is it?
There is a weekly and an annual option, and the annual one is much better value if you fly more than twice a year. Current prices are shown in the app in your own currency, since App Store pricing varies by country.
Is there a free trial?
No, and that is deliberate. A trial that quietly turns into a charge is the thing everyone dislikes about subscription apps. The free tier is the trial, and it is not time-limited.
How do I cancel?
Through your App Store or Google Play subscriptions, the same as any other app. We cannot cancel it for you, because the store holds the subscription, not us.
Is there a flight limit on the free tier?
No. Track as many as you want. The split is depth, not volume — charging by the flight would penalise exactly the people who need a forecast most.
Do I keep my logbook if I stop paying?
Yes. The logbook, your flights and your history are free and stay free.
Start with free.
It is not a countdown. Upgrade if and when the depth is worth it.