Comparison

ALTA QGroundControl vs PilotGo IFT

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

Head to head
About

ALTA QGroundControl

This application allows users to configure aircraft settings and execute sophisticated autonomous waypoint missions. It is specifically designed for use with ALTA Pro drones.

Highlights
  • Adjust aircraft settings
  • Fly autonomous waypoint missions
  • Designed for ALTA Pro
  • Based on QGroundControl
Features
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QGroundControl App for ALTA Pro gives users the ability to adjust aircraft settings and fly complex autonomous waypoint missions. Note: This App is based on QGroundControl with some modifications for ALTA Pro. Freefly Systems doesn't provide support for this app outside of use with ALTA Pro.

About

PilotGo IFT

This app enhances drone fleet management for Inspired Flight drone users. It offers cloud connectivity for real-time access to logs and notes, fleet health alerts, aircraft maintenance records, and preflight checklists. Seamlessly integrates with web-based operations software for comprehensive fleet oversight.

Highlights
  • Cloud-connected fleet management
  • Real-time drone health alerts
  • Aircraft maintenance logging
  • Preflight checklist completion
  • Seamless integration with Elevate
  • Cross-device accessibility
Features
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Introducing PilotGo: Elevate Your Drone Operations with Inspired Suite Are you ready to revolutionize your fleet management experience? Look no further than PilotGo, the cutting-edge mobile app fully integrated with Inspired Suite, the cloud connected software designed exclusively for pilots and managers of Inspired Flight drones. Unlock a new level of efficiency and control for your company's aerial operations with this cloud-connected software suite. Fly High with Inspired Flight: To harness the power of PilotGo, you need to be part of the Inspired Flight family. Our app is specially tailored to work seamlessly with Inspired Flight Drones and the Inspired Suite, ensuring a perfect match between hardware and software. Use with Elevate: For expanded fleet management capabilities accessible from your laptop, pair PilotGo with "Elevate" Elevate is powerful web based fleet operations software that complements PilotGo, providing a comprehensive overview of your drone operations, flight data, data analysis, and reporting tools. Together, PilotGo and Elevate simplify your drone fleet operations, keeping you up to date and informed no matter where you are. Elevate and Pilot Go also integrate seamlessly with multiple popular drone management and data management platforms, enabling you to extract more value in less time from those solutions as well. Fleet Health Alerts: Your drone's well-being matters. With PilotGo, you'll receive instant notifications about any issues or maintenance requirements for your drones. Stay proactive and ensure your fleet is always in top shape, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. Aircraft Notes: Keep detailed records of your aircraft's performance, maintenance history, and any noteworthy observations. With PilotGo, you can log essential aircraft notes to ensure your drone fleet is always in top shape. Preflight Checklists: Safety first! Access comprehensive preflight checklists to ensure every aspect of your drone is ready for takeoff. PilotGo guides you through the checklist, then logs its completion, helping you keep your flight safe and protect you if an incident does occur. Cloud Connectivity: PilotGo leverages cloud technology, allowing fleet managers, pilots to access notes and logs from anywhere, at any time, seamlessly sharing maintenance and mission updates, with your team and Inspired Flight Customer Support. Stay Ahead with Future Updates: Exciting new features are on the horizon! At Inspired Suite, we are committed to continuous improvement. Our development team is hard at work to bring you even more innovative functionalities and deeper integrations to elevate your drone fleet operations experience further. Join the league of forward-thinking drone pilots who trust PilotGo for their drone operating needs. Experience unparalleled control, efficiency, and reliability in your drone operations, exclusively with Inspired Flight Drones. Ready to take flight with PilotGo? Connect with us today to learn more about how we can transform your team's drone operations. Reach for the skies with PilotGo and Inspired Flight Technology!

Screenshots

ALTA QGroundControl2 screens
PilotGo IFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PilotGo IFT at 5.0 against ALTA QGroundControl's 4.0. PilotGo IFT also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). ALTA QGroundControl's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PilotGo IFT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ALTA QGroundControl ships an update every 6 months, PilotGo IFT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ALTA QGroundControl versus PilotGo IFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterALTA QGroundControlPilotGo IFT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.Inspired Flight Technologies

Customer experience

ALTA QGroundControl

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

PilotGo IFT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ALTA QGroundControl

No in-app purchases

None

PilotGo IFT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ALTA QGroundControl free?
ALTA QGroundControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PilotGo IFT free?
PilotGo IFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ALTA QGroundControl or PilotGo IFT?
PilotGo IFT is rated higher. ALTA QGroundControl averages 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PilotGo IFT averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ALTA QGroundControl or PilotGo IFT have ads?
Neither ALTA QGroundControl nor PilotGo IFT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ALTA QGroundControl or PilotGo IFT?
ALTA QGroundControl ships an update every 6 months, and PilotGo IFT every 2 months. Most recently, ALTA QGroundControl was updated on October 3, 2026 and PilotGo IFT on October 6, 2026.

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