Pilot DGR vs Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pilot DGR | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months — better | Every 31 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mindsoft Technology | Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas |
Customer experience
Pilot DGR
Pilot
In-app purchases
Pilot DGR
- Professional Edition$1.99
Pilot
- PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
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