# Pilot's Airport Reference Lite vs Aquabuildr

The clearest difference is rating: Pilot's Airport Reference Lite at 5.0 against Aquabuildr's 4.2. Pilot's Airport Reference Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Aquabuildr's advantage is ratings volume (271 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aquabuildr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pilot's Airport Reference Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot's Airport Reference Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aquabuildr has 271 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot's Airport Reference Lite | Aquabuildr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-airport-reference-lite/id1468960397/reviews)** | [4.2 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquabuildr/id1568234361/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **271** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Smorse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463442720) | [Futrix, L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706947024) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot's Airport Reference Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-airport-reference-lite/id1468960397)

Access detailed airport information for major U.S. airports, including communication frequencies and runway configurations. Quickly find airports by name or location, with satellite views and approach data.

**Highlights:** Airport communication frequencies, Runway configurations, Filter by state and airport type, Search by airport name or IDENT, Satellite runway views, Closest airport finder, Approach headings and ILS frequencies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aquabuildr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquabuildr/id1568234361)

Manage and build your fish tank with this comprehensive app. Features include fish compatibility, water parameter logging, task reminders, and AI chat support to ensure a healthy and educational aquarium hobby.

**Highlights:** Fish compatibility algorithm, Dosing diary & water parameter logging, To-do tasks & reminders, Tank history logging, AI chat support, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept and idea
- 👍 Well-designed UI
- 😊 Good for beginners
- ✅ Helpful for enthusiasts
- ✨ Explains aquarium setup well

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Paid for Pro, not received
- ❌ Bad execution, annoying app
- ❌ Subscription issues with multiple tanks
- ❌ Glitchy, error messages
- ❌ Paid for premium, not working

**Reported bugs**

- App will not acknowledge Pro subscription after payment
- App is annoying and not good
- Error message: 'type ‘Null’ is not a subtype of type ‘num’ in type cast'
- Cannot use premium features after paying
- No response from customer service

**Requested features**

- Add more fish species
- Add Axolotls
- Add Piranha groups
- Incorporate all fish species
- Add nitrate parameter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot's Airport Reference Lite free?

Pilot's Airport Reference Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aquabuildr free?

Aquabuildr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pilot's Airport Reference Lite or Aquabuildr?

Pilot's Airport Reference Lite is rated higher. Pilot's Airport Reference Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Aquabuildr averages 4.2 from 271 ratings.

### Do Pilot's Airport Reference Lite or Aquabuildr have ads?

Aquabuildr shows ads; Pilot's Airport Reference Lite does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*