# Pilot Magazine — News - Flight Tests - Gear

> Aviation magazine featuring flight tests, news, travel, and gear for enthusiasts and pilots. (iPhone/iPad app by Key Publishing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-magazine/id487588473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Key Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/780595569)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-magazine/id487588473/reviews.md

## What is Pilot Magazine?

Pilot is Britain's best-selling general aviation magazine. Whether you are an aeroplane enthusiast, already a pilot or thinking of becoming one, it's a great read.  Each issue is packed with flight tests, travel articles, news, technique features and much more to inspire, inform and entertain, including stunning photographs.

The Pilot magazine app features…
• Preview Editions – Read the first 10 pages of any edition before purchasing.
• Huge Archive of Back Issues – Subscribe and receive full access to the latest 100 issues for the duration of your subscription.
• New Search Functionality – Quickly and easily search for articles that interest you.

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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You can find our privacy policy here:
http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx

You can find our terms and conditions here:
http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

## Key features

- Preview editions before purchase
- Access archive of 100 back issues
- New search functionality
- Flight tests and travel articles
- News and technique features
- Stunning photography

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilot Magazine | $2.99 | per month |
| Pilot Magazine | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Pilot Magazine | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Pilot Magazine | $26.99 | per year |
| Pilot Magazine Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Pilot Magazine 3 Months | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Pilot Magazine 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilot Magazine August 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pilot Magazine December 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pilot Magazine October 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-magazine/id487588473/reviews.md

### 5/5 — An excellent App.

*2023-08-15*

I used to buy every paper issue and read cover to cover including adds. For a while I found the online versions glitchy but now everything works well. The in depth reports are wonderful. I don’t fly myself, could never afford to, but imagining is fine.

### 1/5 — No access

*2020-11-10*

Since the latest update I cannot access any editions. If I tap Restore Purchases it doesn’t do that and keeps asking for a log in which doesn’t work either. Still takes my money every month though.

**Developer response:** We are really sorry to hear you have experienced these problems with the latest update to the app. If you can please contact us at digitalsubscriptions@archant.co.uk with details of your subscription, we will get this resolved for you asap.

### 1/5 — Do not buy if you want one issue only

*2019-11-18*

The app misleadingly indicates you can buy one issue.  In fact you are purchasing an ongoing, monthly subscription- not a single issue.  This practice must be stopped. It is misleading and unscrupulous

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you have experienced problems with our app. We offer a range of duration based subscriptions within the app and have previously also offered one off single issue purchases. Whilst the duration based subscriptions are recurring, they represent better value for money then the one off single issue purchases, as they grant you full access to all editions within the app and are considerably cheaper than purchasing a single edition.
If you have taken out a subscription that has renewed automatically when you did not wish it to do so, you should be able to receive a refund for this payment by contacting Apple's support team.

### 1/5 — Downloads don’t work

*2018-12-28*

I spend my working life in airliners so I thought I could read downloaded publications whilst in the air. Wrong! You have to have an internet connection before the app will function.  I’ve raised this with Archant and “they’re looking into it”. Well it’s been like it for 12 months of my subscription with no cure so I won’t be bothering to renew.  Such a shame as the internet connection only seems to be necessary to subject you to some adverts about subscribing to other magazines.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We are currently working on a big project to move the app onto a new and improved platform, bringing a host of great new features. At this point, the download authentication checks which have caused the problem you have experienced will be removed, allowing you to access downloads without first having to authenticate your subscriber status via an internet connection.

### 2/5 — Very frustrating magazine app.

*2017-05-06*

Today, as I often do on a busy day off, I have been dipping in an out of an article in Pilot magazine. If you allow the tablet to close, when you unlock it, you see the page you were on for 1 second, then it resets to the home page and you have to select the issue then scroll through to get back to where you were. Every bl**dy time! And scrolling through the pages, it usually interprets scrolling past an advert page as wanting to go to the advertiser's website. It is very, very annoying.

### 1/5 — Authentication failed

*2016-09-30*

I purchased a subscription but an error occurred during the purchase. iTunes Store charged me but I don't have access to the magazine. Daylight rubbery!

I contacted both iTunes and the magazine but they have not resolved the issue. I recommend a boycott of this online magazine until they sort themselves out.

### 2/5 — Still not good enough

*2016-07-17*

Despite the recent update is still dated, buggy and very poor. Why on earth does it not remember what page you were in when you go back in? Or even which issue you were reading? And why are the pages slightly too large for the screen in the standard view? 

It's main competitor doesn't fail like this and I'll be sticking with the that in future. My subscription is about to expire and I won't be renewing. Such a shame the experience is so bad it discourages you from reading.

### 1/5 — Latest App update

*2016-07-08*

The latest update to Pilot app is absolute rubbish. All my previously downloaded editions will have to be downloaded again and with some of them even though it says they are downloaded, when I try to open them the app closes down and then when I open it again those editions say 'download' against them. Come on Argent, I've paid my subscription now give us a decent reading experience to enjoy the magazine. If I could give minus stars I would

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-02-21*

Simply does not load. Always thinks it is offline and never displays. Shame as the magazine is good.

### 1/5 — Awful iPhone app

*2016-01-25*

Awful iPhone app, not updated for 2 years, still got black bars across the top and bottom of the screen. Great magazine but appalling app. 1 star.

## Frequently asked questions about Pilot Magazine

### Does Pilot Magazine have ads?

Yes, Pilot Magazine contains advertisements. This is common for free apps that offer extensive content and features.

### What is the price of Pilot Magazine subscriptions?

Subscription plans for Pilot Magazine include $2.99/P1M, $3.49/P1M, $8.99/P3M, and $17.99/P6M. Users can also purchase individual current and back issues.

### How do I cancel my Pilot Magazine subscription?

You can turn off auto-renewal through your Account Settings. However, you cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. Cancellations must be made more than 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid charges.

### What devices is Pilot Magazine available on?

Pilot Magazine is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Pilot Magazine updated?

The latest version of Pilot Magazine is 7.4.7, last updated on July 8, 2025. Updates are released regularly to improve functionality and content.

### Can I access Pilot Magazine content offline?

While the app recommends loading for the first time in a Wi-Fi area to retrieve issue data, once downloaded, you can access your purchased issues offline. This allows for reading without an internet connection.

### What is the age rating for Pilot Magazine?

Pilot Magazine has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### What happens if my Pilot Magazine app won't load?

If your Pilot Magazine app will not load past the splash page after installation or an update, it is recommended to delete and reinstall the app from the App Store. This often resolves loading issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.7 — 2025-07-08

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.2.10 — 2024-08-09

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.2.3 — 2023-05-11

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.2.2 — 2023-04-22

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.31 — 2022-05-18

Welcome to our new app! To retrieve your purchases from our previous app please tap Options > Restore Purchases.

In the unlikely event of any trouble with the update we would recommend deleting and reinstalling the app.

**If you need any assistance, or have any comments or queries, please don't hesitate to contact us - help@pocketmags.com.**

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