# TimeCalc vs Pilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeCalc at 79% against Pilot's 33%. TimeCalc also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Pilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCalc has 91 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of TimeCalc's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pilot's.

TimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, Pilot every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCalc | Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc-time-calculator/id1369060155/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-abbr/id1514884438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ha Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369060154) | [Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas](https://appshunter.io/developer/558476272) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc-time-calculator/id1369060155)

This app accurately calculates time-related tasks, including working hours, durations between dates, and age. It offers a user-friendly interface with dark mode and offline functionality, allowing for easy time management for work and personal life.

**Highlights:** Calculate working hours, Calculate time between two points, Add and subtract time, Calculate age, Convert time units, Export calculations to PDF

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription 3 month | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium subscription 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-abbr/id1514884438)

This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.

**Highlights:** Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations, Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines, Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more, Fast and intuitive search functionality, Created by a pilot for pilots, Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PilotAbbr Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeCalc free?

TimeCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pilot free?

Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimeCalc or Pilot?

TimeCalc is rated higher. TimeCalc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Pilot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TimeCalc or Pilot have ads?

TimeCalc shows ads; Pilot does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeCalc or Pilot?

TimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pilot every 31 months. Most recently, TimeCalc was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pilot on November 4, 2026.

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