Comparison

Zeitview Pilot vs Fly n Eat

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

Head to head
About

Zeitview Pilot

This app connects licensed drone pilots with paid missions in various industries like real estate and insurance. It offers seamless DJI drone integration, instant mission notifications, and streamlined workflows to help pilots build their business and gain experience.

Highlights
  • Accept client missions instantly
  • Seamless DJI drone integration
  • Streamlined pilot workflow
  • On-demand pilot training
  • Automated flight planning
  • High-resolution asset preview
Features
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DroneBase is now operating as Zeitview! Network Pilots Want to make money flying your drone? Want to get more experience and training as a professional drone pilot? You'll find both here. Zeitview is the world's largest drone operations company with customers in residential real estate, commercial real estate, insurance, construction, and more. Whether you are a full-time, professional drone operator, or just getting started with commercial flying, Zeitview wants to help you build your business, sharpen your skills, and have fun flying. Our app streamlines your workflow so you can spend more time flying and getting paid! The Zeitview Pilot app is free for our pilots and lets you: * Accept Client Missions Instantly: Never miss a Mission with push notifications. Get on-the-go access to your completed & upcoming Missions, shot lists, schedule, and more * Fly Your DJI Drone Seamlessly: Our deep integration with DJI's SDK means you're able to find and fly available Missions without switching apps * New Features on Fly Mode: We're continually improving our App and updating with the latest DJI advancements so you get the most out of your flying For licensed pilots interested in making money with their drones, it's simple: download our app, create an account, and fill out your profile. Zeitview will provide you with onboarding and training (when applicable) to get you started. You'll receive detailed instructions for each Mission, and we process all the imagery so you can focus on doing what you love - flying your drone. Visit www.dronebase.com/pilots for more information and support. Automated Roof Inspection Clients Zeitview Self Capture allows you to plan and fly automated flights for property-focused inspections. You can adjust the flight plan and shot settings to customize your automated flight. Once the project is completed, you are able to preview high resolution assets on site and upload assets directly to Insights Cloud over WiFi or data connection on site. Recommended & Verified DJI Drone Models (Fully Supported) * Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Pro Platinum, Air * Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro, Phantom 4 Advanced & Phantom 4 Pro v2 * Phantom 3 Standard, Advanced, 4K & Professional

About

Fly n Eat

Plan flights with integrated meal stops using a real-time database of restaurants near airports. Find dining options on your route and connect with flight instructors. Enhance your flying experience with efficient planning and exciting culinary stops.

Highlights
  • Integrate meal stops into flight plans
  • Real-time restaurant database near airports
  • Find restaurants on your flight route
  • Connect with CFI/CFII instructors
  • Efficient flight and dining planning
Features
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Attention Pilots! Introducing the ultimate app to enhance your flight planning experience. This app helps you seamlessly integrate meal stops into your flight itinerary, with an up-to-date, real-time database of restaurants near airports. Park your plane and enjoy a quick walk to a quality meal – no need to go off course! Key Features: • Fly-Eat-Back: Efficiently plan your flight with easy navigation to and back from airports with great dining options. • Point-to-Point Search: Find airports with top-rated restaurants on your route. • CFI/CFII Database: Access a growing network of CFI’s and CFII’s to connect with when needed. We’re continuously improving the database to ensure that pilots and instructors can stay connected. Whether you’re planning your next stop or connecting with a CFI/CFII, this app will make your flying experience more efficient, exciting, and adventurous. https://fly-n-eat.com/terms-conditions.php

Screenshots

Zeitview Pilot4 screens
Fly n Eat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zeitview Pilot at none against Fly n Eat's 2. Zeitview Pilot also leads on rating (2.2 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (166 vs 21). Fly n Eat's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

Both are free to download. Fly n Eat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Zeitview Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zeitview Pilot holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zeitview Pilot has 166 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Zeitview Pilot's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fly n Eat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeitview Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, Fly n Eat every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zeitview Pilot versus Fly n Eat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeitview PilotFly n Eat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (166 ratings) — better2.0 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews — better18.5% of reviews
Number of ratings166 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDroneBase, Inc.Fly n Eat

Customer experience

Zeitview Pilot

All ratings166 ratings
Positive28.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative66.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative73.9%

Fly n Eat

All ratings21 ratings
Positive23.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.5%

Bugs and requests

Zeitview Pilot

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Automatic logout during login process
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Mission acceptance failures
  • Photo upload failures and incomplete submissions
  • GPS precision issues (off by half block in urban areas)
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  • Drone connection failures
  • Profile photo upload not saving after multiple attempts
  • Incompatibility with DJI Air 2S and other drone models
  • Push notifications not working on iPhone 7/10
  • KML files designed in 2D causing impossible mission parameters
  • Accidental SD card reformat capability within app
  • Camera roll photo selection not working for profile pictures
  • Jobs disappearing from app after acceptance
  • Vague and conflicting mission instructions
  • Contact form not functional

Requested features

15 requests
  • Batch photo upload/folder selection instead of individual selection
  • Folder-based upload functionality for multiple photos
  • Gimbal control within flight mode
  • Home location indicator and control in flight mode
  • Map view in addition to camera feed
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  • Flight data export or Airdata integration
  • Louder/customizable notification sounds for night shifts
  • Push notifications instead of email-only alerts
  • Clear all notifications at once feature
  • Support for uploading photos from local storage
  • Re-arrival capability for multi-day missions
  • Merit-based mission assignment for long-standing pilots
  • Better airspace restriction checking before sending missions
  • Account deletion option
  • Phone support availability

Fly n Eat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zeitview Pilot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fly n Eat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Zeitview Pilot free?
Zeitview Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fly n Eat free?
Fly n Eat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zeitview Pilot or Fly n Eat?
Zeitview Pilot is rated higher. Zeitview Pilot averages 2.2 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Fly n Eat averages 2.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Zeitview Pilot or Fly n Eat have ads?
Neither Zeitview Pilot nor Fly n Eat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeitview Pilot or Fly n Eat?
Zeitview Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fly n Eat every 11 days. Most recently, Zeitview Pilot was updated on September 4, 2026 and Fly n Eat on August 26, 2026.

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