# SidePilot vs No Free Ride

The clearest difference is price: No Free Ride at Free against SidePilot's $13.99. SidePilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (107 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

No Free Ride is free to download; SidePilot costs $13.99 up front. No Free Ride sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SidePilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for SidePilot against 4.0 for No Free Ride. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SidePilot has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of SidePilot's written reviews are positive against 50% of No Free Ride's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SidePilot | No Free Ride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $13.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepilot/id1138193193/reviews) | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-free-ride-split-gas/id6759541565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Brereton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137848787) | [Manimau Studios Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589641502) |

## What reviewers say

### SidePilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidepilot/id1138193193)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This application serves as a comprehensive ground control station for drones equipped with ArduPilot autopilot. It enables users to monitor drone telemetry, create flight plans, manage parameters, and view live video feeds. The app supports various connection methods, including WiFi and Bluetooth, and offers advanced features like object tracking and cinematic orbit modes.

**Highlights:** ArduPilot drone control (ArduCopter, ArduPlane, ArduRover), Real-time telemetry display (altitude, position, orientation), Waypoint and geofence creation/editing, Live video feed and YouTube streaming, Follow Me and Orbit modes, Parameter editing and calibration, ADSB for nearby aircraft warnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps 3DR Solo flying
- 👍 Works better than original app
- 👍 Drone runs more stable
- 👍 Great for flying Solo
- 👍 Revived dormant Solo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Does not connect to drone
- 🐛 No video feed
- 🐛 Firmware update issues

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect to drone
- No video feed from GoPro
- Firmware update failures
- Controller not pairing
- Drone stuck in 'waiting for Solo' state

**Requested features**

- French language option
- Ability to update Solo 3DR
- Fix GoPro control issues
- Fix compass calibration errors
- Add support for GoPro video settings in air


### No Free Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-free-ride-split-gas/id6759541565)

Easily split fuel and car expenses with friends and family. Track mileage, calculate costs, and ensure everyone pays their fair share for rides, from daily commutes to road trips.

**Highlights:** Track mileage and distance, Calculate fuel costs, Split gas, tolls, and parking, See individual balances, Share ride summaries, Send taxi-style bills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Free Ride Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SidePilot free?

SidePilot costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is No Free Ride free?

No Free Ride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SidePilot or No Free Ride?

SidePilot and No Free Ride are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 107 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SidePilot or No Free Ride have ads?

Neither SidePilot nor No Free Ride shows ads.

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