Comparison

Swann Security vs Pylot

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

Head to head
About

Swann Security

Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Unified control of security systems
  • Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions
  • Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras
  • Compatibility with DVR and NVR series
  • Remote access to security feeds
Features
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With Swann Security, everything is controllable via this single app. Swann’s wired security systems, including all of our latest DVR and NVR series, now work seamlessly with wireless solutions such as Swann's new range of Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras. A list of products that work with this app can be found here: https://www.swann.com/us/apps Please note that other Swann CCTV and IP camera models will not work with this app. This page will be updated as new compatible products are released. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann system via 4G/5G or Wi-Fi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your Swann device may be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and could contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com

About

Pylot

Features
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Pylot is a flight logbook for pilots who'd rather spend ten seconds logging a flight than ten minutes wrestling with spreadsheets or paper books. Tap +, fill in the bits that matter, save. Done. Your totals update. Your widgets update. Your other devices update. WHAT YOU GET - Every hour category the regulator asks for - single engine, multi engine, ICUS, dual, PIC, co-pilot, instrument flight, instrument sim, instruction sim. Day and night for each. - Tags. Use them however you like - type ratings, airline checks, whatever helps you slice the totals later. - Date range filter - All Time, This Year, Last Year, 12 / 9 / 6 / 3 / 1 months, 90 / 28 / 14 / 7 days, or pick a custom range. Filter applies to the entry list and the totals at the same time. - Totals you can tap into - the total number, then tap any of them for a breakdown by category, day vs night, ICUS/PIC vs PIC. - Breakdown tables by aircraft type and by tag, so you can see at a glance how many hours you've got on each. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Widgets so the number you care about is one glance away. YOUR DATA, ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Pylot uses iCloud. Sign in on a second phone or an iPad and your logbook is already there. Log a flight in the cockpit on your iPad, see it on your phone when you land. You can export a full backup at any time as a .logbook file - save it to Files, AirDrop it to yourself, mail it to your mate, whatever you fancy. Tap a .logbook file later and Pylot will offer to merge it in. WHAT WE DON'T DO We don't have a server. Your data lives on your devices and in your own private iCloud database. We don't see it, we don't analyse it, we don't sell it. There's no account to make, no login, no subscription.

Screenshots

Swann Security4 screens
Pylot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pylot at none against Swann Security's 11. Pylot also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Swann Security's advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pylot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swann Security ships an update every 3 weeks, Pylot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Swann Security versus Pylot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwann SecurityPylot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (75K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings75K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwann Communications Pty LtdLuke Cashion-Lozell

Bugs and requests

Swann Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inability to download/save recorded videos
  • Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow more camera and settings control from app
  • Improve playback functionality and organization
  • Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
  • Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa

Pylot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Swann Security

Subscriptions11
  • Essential$1.991 Month
  • Extra3 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • ActiveResponse7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Unlimited3 Months trial$12.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Video7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Extra3 Months trial$49.991 Year
  • ActiveResponse$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited3 Months trial$129.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Pro Video7 Days trial$199.991 Year
None

Pylot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swann Security free?
Swann Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pylot free?
Pylot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swann Security or Pylot have ads?
Neither Swann Security nor Pylot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swann Security or Pylot?
Swann Security ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pylot daily. Most recently, Swann Security was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pylot on October 15, 2026.

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