Comparison

Safe2Fly vs PilotPocket

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

Head to head
About

Safe2Fly

This app provides real-time information on restricted airspace, local rules, and weather conditions for drone pilots. Users can contribute by adding and editing data, fostering a community-driven knowledge base for safe and informed flights.

Highlights
  • Community-sourced restricted area data
  • Local rules and regulations information
  • Real-time weather and wind forecasts
  • Add, edit, and report map spots
  • Flight planning with Quick Check
  • Check-in/check-out from community spots
Features
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Safe2Fly has decided to fly further and become global! Would you join us in this trip? Restricted areas, and local rules information is provided and maintained by the community that uses the app. What does this mean? From now on, Safe2Fly will provide information with regards to aerodrome, weather conditions, KP index, wind, wind gusts and forecast, and it is the community who adds Local Restrictions and Spots. We think you are the ones who know your area the best, so now you have the coolest tool ever to share your knowledge with other members of the community. How does it work? With Safe2Fly you are able to easily add Restricted Areas and Local Restrictions, with a name, description, a link (for users to find more information online), and if the restriction is applicable to a specific area, you can draw it on the map. How cool! You can also edit Restricted Areas and report wrong or outdated areas. How does ‘Report an area’ work? When you report an area, the area gets a bad score, and after several bad reports by different users, that area will be automatically disabled, you can also report a restriction to be improved. Community Spots: Because we listen to your feedback, from this version you have the ability to check-in and check-out from Spots added by you or by someone else within the community. You can also edit your own Spots or delete them, as well as add comments, like, and share Spots via email or social networks. As you may know, creating and maintaining a useful App such as Safe2Fly is time-consuming and generates some basic costs. Help us to continue improving Safe2Fly with a contribution: options are from one dollar a month. Visit www.patreon.com/safe2fly to become a patron of Safe2Fly! Keep sending us feedback! We love hearing from you and work on stuff that you would like to have. We hope you enjoy this new version of the app, your app! Main Features are: Map: Community Spots: view, add, and edit good or bad spots; add a link in the spot to your photos or videos; publish anonymously; check in, check out, share, comment, and like spots. Restricted areas: add, view, edit, and report restricted areas. Plan a flight: long press to access to Quick Check functionality anywhere on the map. Quick Check: Weather: check the weather at your current position, wind speed, day and week forecast. Local restrictions: check local restrictions based on information provided by the community. Check local rules. Rules: keep the rules in your pocket. One of the goals of Safe2Fly is to help combat the "drone-phobia", help us knowing your rights and obligations as a pilot.

About

PilotPocket

This app is a comprehensive tool for EU drone pilots, offering real-time airspace information, AI-powered regulation assistance, and a flight simulator. It also includes features for managing licenses, logging flights, and preparing for exams, ensuring safe and compliant drone operation.

Highlights
  • Real-time EU airspace map
  • AI-powered regulation assistant
  • Flight simulator with drills
  • Digital certificate wallet
  • Flight logbook with export
  • License exam prep
  • Pre-flight checklist
Features
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PilotPocket — Fly Safe, Always With You The all-in-one companion for EU drone pilots. From AI-powered regulation answers to a built-in flight simulator, PilotPocket helps you fly compliantly, confidently, and safely. AIRSPACE MAP Real-time airspace zones and restrictions across all EU countries. Tap any zone for rules, altitude limits, and exact regulations. Includes nature reserves, hospitals, schools, prisons, police stations, and stadiums — all available offline. JARVAN AI ASSISTANT Ask anything about EU drone regulations and get instant answers backed by official EUROCONTROL and national aviation documents. Perfect for last-minute questions before a flight. FLIGHT SIMULATOR (NEW) Train your skills with 12 challenging drills — fly A to B, hit checkpoints, master the figure-eight, or capture a smooth orbit. Dual virtual joysticks like a real RC remote, realistic flight physics with wind, and a global leaderboard to compete worldwide. DIGITAL CERTIFICATE WALLET Add your A1/A3, A2, or STS operator certificate and generate an Apple Wallet pass. Access your license anytime, even offline. QR CODE VERIFICATION Each certificate generates a scannable QR code that links to your official license verification. Perfect for inspections. FLIGHT LOGBOOK Log every flight with date, duration, location, and drone details. Track total flights, hours, busiest day, longest flight, and weekly streak. Export to PDF anytime. LEARNING & EXAM PREP Study for the A1/A3 and A2 license exams with flashcards and quizzes using spaced repetition. Reading material organized by topic. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST Run a comprehensive safety checklist before every flight — license, registration, drone condition, insurance, airspace, NOTAM, weather. DRONE FLEET MANAGEMENT Register all your drones with serial numbers and details. Quickly select the right one when logging a flight. EU-COMPLIANT OPERATOR TAGS Generate QR-coded operator tags for your drones. Print and attach in seconds. EXPIRATION REMINDERS Never miss a license renewal. Push notifications and email reminders before your certificate expires. SECURE & PRIVATE Your data is stored locally on your device. No cloud storage, no tracking, fully GDPR compliant. — PilotPocket Pro unlocks all features: • Monthly — €4.99/month (auto-renewable) • Yearly — €29.99/year (auto-renewable, best value) • Lifetime — €99.99 (one-time purchase) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://pilotpocket.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://pilotpocket.app/terms

Screenshots

Safe2Fly4 screens
PilotPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Safe2Fly at none against PilotPocket's 3. Safe2Fly also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). PilotPocket's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). 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. PilotPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Safe2Fly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe2Fly ships an update every 11 days, PilotPocket every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Safe2Fly versus PilotPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe2FlyPilotPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpablo rendonGuilherme Schwierske

Customer experience

Safe2Fly

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PilotPocket

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Safe2Fly

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PilotPocket

Subscriptions2
  • PilotPocket Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PilotPocket Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$89.99

Questions

Is Safe2Fly free?
Safe2Fly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PilotPocket free?
PilotPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Safe2Fly or PilotPocket have ads?
Neither Safe2Fly nor PilotPocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safe2Fly or PilotPocket?
Safe2Fly ships an update every 11 days, and PilotPocket every 3 days. Most recently, Safe2Fly was updated on October 24, 2026 and PilotPocket on October 24, 2026.

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