ColdAltitude 2 vs PilotsDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ColdAltitude 2
Calculate temperature-corrected approach altitudes for aviation. Input field elevation and temperature to get corrected altitudes, with options to store, edit, and retrieve approaches for future use. Also provides METAR and TAF data for approach airports.
- Temperature corrected altitude calculation
- Store and manage approaches
- Search approaches by airport
- METAR & TAF data retrieval
- AIM formula calculation
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ColdAltitude enables you to easily calculate multiple temperature corrected approach altitudes. Enter the field elevation and temperature, then any desired altitudes to be corrected. The app does all the calculations and rounding for you. Store, edit and move around your approaches for future use! Enter your anticipated approaches pre-flight for instant calculation airborne. Search for your stored approaches by airport. Obtain METAR & TAF for the approach airport. Set the temperature from the METAR by pressing a button. Uses the formula from the AIM - same calculations used by the Royal Canadian Air Force and in the USA. Use as a reference/guide only. Fly Safe!
PilotsDB
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PilotsDB is a comprehensive flight logbook. Track your flight time with precision, monitor your currency requirements, and never miss an expiry date again. FLIGHT LOGGING • Log flights with complete time breakdowns • Single-engine, multi-engine, and cross-country time tracking • Day/night hours with Dual, PIC, and SIC breakdowns • Instrument time, approaches, and holding patterns • OOOI times (OUT/OFF/ON/IN) with automatic flight time calculation • Link entries to aircraft journey log numbers for easy verification CURRENCY TRACKING • Automatic passenger day and night currency calculations • Instrument currency monitoring with approach tracking • Visual indicators showing current, expiring, and expired status • Customizable currency requirements to match your operations AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT • Maintain your fleet with detailed aircraft profiles • Track hours by aircraft type and registration • View flight history for each aircraft REPORTS & ANALYTICS • Monthly flight hours breakdown by year • Filter reports by aircraft type or registration • Visual charts showing your flying trends CERTIFICATE TRACKING • Track medical certificates, licenses, and documents • Expiry reminders so you never fly out of currency • IPC, line checks, and regulatory document tracking SECURE & PRIVATE • Sign in with Apple for secure authentication • All flight data stored locally on your device • Export your complete logbook as PDF • iCloud backup for peace of mind Built by pilots, for pilots. PilotsDB helps you focus on flying while staying organized and compliant.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PilotsDB at Free against ColdAltitude 2's $4.99. ColdAltitude 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). 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
PilotsDB is free to download; ColdAltitude 2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ColdAltitude 2 | PilotsDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Kusch | Subhash Kolluru |
In-app purchases
ColdAltitude 2
No in-app purchases
PilotsDB
No in-app purchases









