Comparison

Sikuro vs Pilot

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

Head to head
About

Sikuro

Features
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Companion app for Sikuro.

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

Sikuro3 screens
Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sikuro at none against Pilot's 1. Sikuro also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 31 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Sikuro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sikuro ships an update every 5 months, Pilot every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sikuro versus Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSikuroPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEutech electronicsPedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas

In-app purchases

None

Sikuro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Sikuro free?
Sikuro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sikuro or Pilot have ads?
Neither Sikuro nor Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sikuro or Pilot?
Sikuro ships an update every 5 months, and Pilot every 31 months. Most recently, Sikuro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pilot on October 11, 2026.

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