Looking for a Flying Calmly Alternative?
If you use Flying Calmly for its turbulence forecast and want help during the flight itself, FlyCalm is a good complement: it explains the sounds and sensations of a flight, fully offline. They are separate apps from different makers, and they do different jobs.
Two apps with similar names
FlyCalm and Flying Calmly sound alike, but they are not connected. We make FlyCalm, so read this with that in mind. What we say about Flying Calmly comes from its US App Store listing as of November 1, 2026.
What Flying Calmly does
Flying Calmly is a turbulence forecast. You enter your flight date and number and get a report on how strong any bumps might be and how likely they are, based on publicly available weather data. It can save your flight and send a report just before you fly, and a monthly PLUS subscription keeps the forecast current through delays and reroutes.
It is well liked, with 4.8 from 833 US ratings. If a forecast settles you, it is worth keeping.
What FlyCalm does differently
FlyCalm does not forecast anything. It answers the question that comes up in the moment: what was that thud, why did the engines get quieter, why did my stomach just drop? Each answer is short and factual, so you can read it in your seat while your heart is still racing.
It works 100% offline, so it is there at 30,000 feet without Wi-Fi. You can pick your aircraft type and see details about that plane, follow the 4-2-6 breathing guide, and keep a logbook of the flights you have already handled. It is free to download and use, with an optional Tip Jar, and it comes in English, Italian, and Spanish.
How to choose between them
Ask yourself when fear is loudest. If it peaks in the days before departure, and knowing what to expect calms you, a forecast may be the better fit. If it peaks mid-flight, when a sound or sensation catches you off guard, an explanation is more useful than a prediction.
Some people also find that checking a forecast again and again keeps their mind on the flight. If you notice that in yourself, an app you open only when something actually happens may suit you better.
You can use both
The two do not compete for the same moment. Check a forecast before you leave if it helps, then have FlyCalm ready on your phone for the flight itself. Whichever bumps a forecast shows, the plane is built to fly through them. Knowing that, and knowing what each sound means, is the whole idea.