Comparison

MicroPStat vs Pilot

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

Head to head
About

MicroPStat

This instrument enables voltammetric and striping analysis for low-level analyte detection. Users can navigate menus, collect, view, and analyze data directly on their iPad or iPhone, with cloud backup and MicroSD card access.

Highlights
  • Voltammetric analysis
  • Striping analysis for low-level detection
  • iOS device control (iPad/iPhone)
  • Data collection and viewing
  • iCloud data backup
  • MicroSD card data access
Features
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Analytical Instrument Systems, Inc. has introduced a new unique instrument for voltammetric analysis, the AIS DLK MP-1. The instrument performs all the standard voltammetric analysis as well as striping analysis for low level detection of analytes under study. This instrument allows the user to navigate through menus using any standard iPad™ or iPhone™. The instrument allows the user to collect and view data on the iPad™ or iPhone™ and directly send data to the iCloud™ where it can be further analyzed. All data is backed up to a MicroSD card and can be removed to get instant access to data collected. This system allows for the immediate analysis of data through our new unique Web interface called AIS Educate and coming soon AIS Professional.

About

Pilot

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
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Pilot-Abbr – Aviation Abbreviations for Flight Crews Pilot-Abbr is a powerful reference app designed for professional pilots, providing fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms from international sources. Main Features: Five Organized Lists: • Abbreviations – General aviation terms used by pilots. • CPDLC Messages – Commonly used datalink message elements. • Airports – IATA and ICAO codes, airport name, city, and flag. • Registrations – Aircraft registration codes by country. • Airlines – IATA and ICAO codes, airline name, and country. Sources Include: • FAA Abbreviations • U.S. Aeronautical Contractions • NOTAM Abbreviations • Canadian AIM • Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) • Jeppesen • Boeing Acronyms • EASA Acronyms • Dangerous Goods and Ground Handling codes • And more Whether you're decoding a NOTAM, preparing for departure, or reviewing CPDLC messages, Pilot-Abbr gives you the reference you need — anytime, even offline. Why Pilots Use Pilot-Abbr: • Created by a pilot, for pilots • Fast, intuitive search • Covers operational, regulatory, and airline-specific terms • Optimized for flight planning, briefing, and in-flight reference Subscription Details • $4.99/year, auto-renewable • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings • No partial refunds Legal • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://villarroel98.wixsite.com/hazmat-pjv/about • Apple EULA (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot-Abbr — The most complete aviation abbreviation tool on the App Store. Essential for every flight crew.

Screenshots

MicroPStat2 screens
Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MicroPStat at 100% against Pilot's 33%. MicroPStat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. MicroPStat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MicroPStat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MicroPStat's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pilot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroPStat ships an update every 2 months, Pilot every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MicroPStat versus Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroPStatPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnalytical Instrument Systems, Inc.Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas

Customer experience

MicroPStat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

MicroPStat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is MicroPStat free?
MicroPStat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MicroPStat or Pilot?
MicroPStat is rated higher. MicroPStat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pilot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MicroPStat or Pilot have ads?
Neither MicroPStat nor Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroPStat or Pilot?
MicroPStat ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot every 31 months. Most recently, MicroPStat was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pilot on September 24, 2026.

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