Comparison

ARINCDirect Cabin Usage vs Pilot Wingman

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

Head to head
About

ARINCDirect Cabin Usage

Features
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ARINCDirect's Cabin Usage app takes the headache out of knowing how your connectivity service is being utilized. The app shows current usage in relation to how many days are left in the billing cycle. - With a quick swipe, you can see daily and monthly usage - Set thresholds and be alerted when they are reached. - See a break down of the specific apps being used. -Use the Cabin Widget to quickly glance at your data usage from the lock screen or notification center without even opening your phone or use to quickly track data usage for your favorite aircraft of interest. (add the widget from the edit button at the bottom of your widget page on the notification center).

About

Pilot Wingman

This app serves as a comprehensive digital logbook and utility tool for professional pilots. It automates currency tracking, allows flight history import and export, and includes essential flight tools and calculators. Pilots can also manage expenses and access aviation-related resources.

Highlights
  • Automated pilot currency tracking
  • Flight history import and export
  • Professional pilot expense tracking
  • Weather radar and airport information
  • Built-in flight tools and calculators
  • Crew duty/rest/flight legality calculator
Features
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Pilot Wingman - The only logbook + utility app that is built by professional pilots, for professional pilots. Wingman isn't just a digital logbook, it's so much more: > Fully automated pilot currency tracking across multiple aircraft, all you need to do is log your flights. Your pilot currency status is conveniently displayed right on the home screen. You never need to guess if you're landing current on any of the aircraft you fly, Wingman tracks every type for you and automatically checks regulatory compliance. It's that simple. > Import your previous logbook(s) or we can do it for you*. View your total flight hours easily, including breakdown by aircraft type, PIC/SIC, Turbine etc. > Fully exportable, customizable professional logbook (note: export features require paid subscription). Even a logbook cover that is automatically generated. Cloud secure and backed up every day. > Professional pilot expense tracking. Track your operational expenses or your personally incurred expenses. Export them and build your invoice (export feature requires subscription). > Access weather radar, TFR map, grab the current METAR/TAF or lookup airport info (USA only) to view current fuel prices, FBO's, runways and more. > Includes a host of built-in proprietary flight tools and calculators. Wind components, fuel/speed/temperature conversion calculators, climb/descent plus crossing restriction calculators and more. > Built-in proprietary Crew duty/rest/flight calculator. Check your legality quickly (Part 91/135/121). > Full control of the data you use in the app. Manage your logbook, cover page, stored aircraft types, callsigns and expenses. > Resources at your fingertips: hotels, rental cars, airline booking and even flight training. No other pilot app offers what Wingman does. We built the professional tool that we needed, because we're professional pilots who live the life. Download and start flying with Wingman for FREE today!** Terms, conditions and privacy policy: Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot Wingman App Basic Subscription Terms: https://dwelsh29.github.io/Terms/ Pilot Wingman App Privacy Policy: https://dwelsh29.github.io/Privacy/ * Wingman offers a concierge service (outside of the app) that makes switching your logbook to Wingman easy and stress free. Details are inside the app, just click "Concierge" from the account management screen. ** Wingman is free to download and free to use indefinitely. Free use includes up to 15 logged flights and 5 currency events. After that, a subscription is required to continue logging flights and tracking pilot currency. Certain features, such as exportable content, requires a paid subscription. All other app features are free and do not require a paid subscription.

Screenshots

ARINCDirect Cabin Usage4 screens
Pilot Wingman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARINCDirect Cabin Usage at none against Pilot Wingman's 4. ARINCDirect Cabin Usage also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). Pilot Wingman's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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. Pilot Wingman sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ARINCDirect Cabin Usage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARINCDirect Cabin Usage ships an update every 4 months, Pilot Wingman every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARINCDirect Cabin Usage versus Pilot Wingman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARINCDirect Cabin UsagePilot Wingman
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRockwell Collins, Inc.David Welsh

In-app purchases

None

ARINCDirect Cabin Usage

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilot Wingman

Subscriptions4
  • Wingman Basic Membership$12.991 Month
  • Wingman Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Wingman Basic Membership$129.991 Year
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  • Wingman Annual$129.991 Year

Questions

Is ARINCDirect Cabin Usage free?
ARINCDirect Cabin Usage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Wingman free?
Pilot Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ARINCDirect Cabin Usage or Pilot Wingman have ads?
Neither ARINCDirect Cabin Usage nor Pilot Wingman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARINCDirect Cabin Usage or Pilot Wingman?
ARINCDirect Cabin Usage ships an update every 4 months, and Pilot Wingman every 10 days. Most recently, ARINCDirect Cabin Usage was updated on September 10, 2026 and Pilot Wingman on June 4, 2026.

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