# PilotPal vs FlightChex

PilotPal and FlightChex both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FlightChex's written reviews are positive against 55% of PilotPal's. FlightChex also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). PilotPal's advantage is ratings volume (663 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PilotPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FlightChex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PilotPal against 4.8 for FlightChex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PilotPal has 663 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of PilotPal's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlightChex's.

PilotPal ships an update every 3 months, FlightChex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PilotPal | FlightChex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotpal-flight-planner-efb/id1060952159/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightchex/id1175161675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinybyte Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592418784) | [David Alsbury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606815727) |

## What reviewers say

### PilotPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotpal-flight-planner-efb/id1060952159)

This app provides FAA aviation airport charts and facility directories for easy flight planning. Access airport diagrams, frequencies, elevation, and helipad information offline. Stay updated with monthly chart revisions and quickly find nearby or favorite airports.

**Highlights:** Offline charts, Airport Facility Directories, Airport Diagrams, Airport Information (Maps, Frequencies, Elevation, Helipads), Monthly updated FAA charts, Nearby and favorite airports, Airport search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airport Diagrams | $0.99 | per month |
| PilotPal Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PilotPal Pro | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple user interface
- 🚀 Quick access to airport information
- 📱 Effective airport directory functionality
- ⭐ Excellent customer support
- 🎯 Minimalist design with focused mission

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall-locked features behind subscription
- 🔒 Subscription access issues and bugs
- 📊 Incomplete airport chart coverage
- ❌ Missing chart supplement sections
- 🚫 Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription verification loop - shows already subscribed but denies access
- Airport diagrams not displaying despite active subscription
- App stopped working after February update
- General app functionality failures
- Missing settings/preferences menu

**Requested features**

- Airport diagram printing functionality
- Ability to sort favorites tab
- Front and back page information inclusion
- Improved search functionality for VOR locations
- Legend/index documentation


### FlightChex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightchex/id1175161675)

This app provides an easy-to-use checklist for pilots to manage flight procedures. Users can create custom checklists or purchase pre-made ones, ensuring they never lose their place during operations. It's also a valuable training tool for flight simulators.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use pilot checklists, Create custom checklists, Purchase pre-made checklists, Offline editing capabilities, Flight simulator training tool, Checklists for various aircraft models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boeing B-17 F/G | Free | one-time |
| Cessna T206H NAV III GFC 700 AFCS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 172B,C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 172M (1975) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piper Arrow II (PA-28R-200) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Katana DV 20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piper Warrior II (1979 POH) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 150/152 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Robinson 44 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jabiru Calypso 2200 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PilotPal free?

PilotPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlightChex free?

FlightChex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PilotPal or FlightChex?

FlightChex is rated higher. PilotPal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while FlightChex averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PilotPal or FlightChex have ads?

Neither PilotPal nor FlightChex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PilotPal or FlightChex?

PilotPal ships an update every 3 months, and FlightChex every 2 months. Most recently, PilotPal was updated on September 22, 2026 and FlightChex on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*