Comparison

Pilot DGR vs Pilot

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

Head to head
About

Pilot DGR

This app allows pilots to quickly search for dangerous goods information by UN number or name. It provides detailed data on risks, procedures, and regulations, with the ability to favorite items for easy access.

Highlights
  • Search dangerous goods by UN Number and Name
  • Add favorite dangerous goods
  • Drill codes lookup
  • Detailed risk and procedure information
  • Hazard class and UN number details
  • Quantity limitations
Features
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You will be able to search dangerous goods by UN Number and Name. You can add your favorite dangerous goods to your favorite list. You can use drill codes screen to find out which drill codes corresponds to which emergency response guide. Following data is presented on the application. *INHERENT RISK *RISK TO AIRCRAFT *RISK TO OCCUPANTS *SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE *FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURE *ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS *DRILL LETTER *Description *Symbol *Hazard class or Division *UN Number *Package Group *Label Codes *Special Provisions *Packaging-Exceptions *Packaging-Non-bulk *Packaging-Bulk *Quantity Limitations-Passenger aircraft/rail *Quantity Limitations-Cargo aircraft only *Vessel Stowage-Location *Vessel Stowage-Other

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

Pilot DGR4 screens
Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pilot at 4.0 against Pilot DGR's 1.3. Pilot also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 14%). Pilot DGR's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 DGR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Pilot DGR's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pilot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot DGR ships an update every 30 months, Pilot every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pilot DGR versus Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot DGRPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (4 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 30 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindsoft TechnologyPedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas

Customer experience

Pilot DGR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Pilot

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot DGR

One-time1
  • Professional Edition$1.99
1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot DGR free?
Pilot DGR 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, Pilot DGR or Pilot?
Pilot is rated higher. Pilot DGR averages 1.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pilot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pilot DGR or Pilot have ads?
Neither Pilot DGR nor Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot DGR or Pilot?
Pilot DGR ships an update every 30 months, and Pilot every 31 months. Most recently, Pilot DGR was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pilot on September 24, 2026.

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