Comparison

Pilot’s Corner vs Global Pilot App

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

Head to head
About

Pilot’s Corner

This app helps pilots determine the maximum allowable wind velocity for takeoffs and landings. It considers runway conditions and various wind directions to aid in critical GO/No-GO decisions.

Highlights
  • Maximum wind velocity calculation
  • Considers all wind directions
  • Accounts for runway conditions
  • Aids GO/No-GO decisions
  • Displays results in a table
Features
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Wind Check App is designed for pilots. It determines maximum allowed wind velocity for a Take off or Landing with all possible wind directions. It takes into account all the applicable limitations for the chosen runway condition. It has been created based on experience of many airline pilots and is designed to help the crew make decision of GO/No-GO in the time critical situation. It is suggested that all the basic parameters of a particular take off/landing are inserted beforehand to get the resulting wind maximum velocity handy and compare it with the wind given by ATC rapidly and timely for a GO/No-GO decision. All the coefficients and limitations have been taken into account and the results are displayed in a table.

About

Global Pilot App

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pilot’s Corner4 screens
Global Pilot App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Global Pilot App at every 10 days against Pilot’s Corner's every 8 months. Pilot’s Corner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot’s Corner ships an update every 8 months, Global Pilot App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pilot’s Corner versus Global Pilot App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot’s CornerGlobal Pilot App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg BarchugovAntoine Ishak

In-app purchases

None

Pilot’s Corner

No in-app purchases

None

Global Pilot App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot’s Corner free?
Pilot’s Corner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Global Pilot App free?
Global Pilot App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot’s Corner or Global Pilot App have ads?
Neither Pilot’s Corner nor Global Pilot App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot’s Corner or Global Pilot App?
Pilot’s Corner ships an update every 8 months, and Global Pilot App every 10 days. Most recently, Pilot’s Corner was updated on November 2, 2026 and Global Pilot App on November 4, 2026.

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