# Cavokator vs PilotBox

The clearest difference is ads: PilotBox at none against Cavokator's shown. PilotBox also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3). Cavokator's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cavokator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PilotBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cavokator against 4.9 for PilotBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PilotBox has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cavokator ships an update monthly, PilotBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cavokator | PilotBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavokator/id1476573096/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotbox/id1611225969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476573095) | [Aero Notion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509733848) |

## What reviewers say

### Cavokator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavokator/id1476573096)

This app provides pilots with quick access to essential flight planning tools. It offers weather decoding, runway condition assessment, and low-temperature correction calculations. Users can also manage favorite locations and customize app themes.

**Highlights:** METAR and TAFOR weather decoding, Runway condition (MOTNE) decoding, Low temperature corrections, Favorites list for locations, Dark and light themes, Share weather information

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOTAM Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| NOTAM Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


### PilotBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotbox/id1611225969)

This aviation utility app provides pilots with automated weather reports, significant weather charts, and essential flight calculation tools. It offers features like fuel uplift calculation, temperature altitude corrections, and a coordinates converter, accessible on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Automated Weather (METAR & TAF), Significant Weather Charts, Fuel Uplift Calculator, Temperature Altitude Corrections, iPhone Widgets, Watch App, Coordinates Converter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cavokator free?

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

### Is PilotBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cavokator or PilotBox?

Cavokator is rated higher. Cavokator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PilotBox averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Cavokator or PilotBox have ads?

Cavokator shows ads; PilotBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cavokator or PilotBox?

Cavokator ships an update monthly, and PilotBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cavokator was updated on August 29, 2026 and PilotBox on September 21, 2026.

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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.*