Great Circle Tool vs Global Pilot App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Great Circle Tool
Calculate the shortest distance between two points on Earth's surface. Ideal for pilots, it estimates flight times based on aircraft speed. A valuable planning utility for aviation professionals.
- Great circle distance calculation
- Airport to airport distance
- Flight time estimation
- Aircraft speed input
- Pilot planning tool
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This is an app to quickly measure the great circle distance between two points or airports around the globe. It is a great tool for pilots who can add the aircraft speed and get an estimate of the flight time as well. A must have planning tool for all pilots!
Global Pilot App
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Designed for pilots by pilots, the Global Pilot App is a must-have tool for Global Pilots. Streamlining numerous aspects of flight planning and execution, this app ensures that you have more time to focus on what you do best - flying. Key Features: Crew Rest Planner: Prioritize safety and efficiency with our advanced crew rest planner. This feature helps you manage fatigue by scheduling optimal rest periods, ensuring you're always at your best when in the cockpit. Duty Time Calculator: Stay compliant with EASA Subpart Q FTL with our intuitive duty time calculator. Refueling Calculator: Make precise fuel decisions with our refueling calculator. Whether you're planning for long-haul flights or short hops, calculate the exact fuel requirements for your journey. Aviation Units Converter: Effortlessly convert between various aviation units. From altitude and speed to weight and volume, this feature simplifies complex calculations, saving you time and reducing errors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Global Pilot App at Free against Great Circle Tool's $2.99. Great Circle Tool's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Global Pilot App is free to download; Great Circle Tool costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Great Circle Tool ships an update every 4 days, Global Pilot App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Great Circle Tool | Global Pilot App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Learrocket Productions, LLC | Antoine Ishak |
In-app purchases
Great Circle Tool
No in-app purchases
Global Pilot App
No in-app purchases
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