Northumbrian Water vs Pilot FTL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Northumbrian Water
Easily manage your water account on the go. Create an online account, make secure payments, submit meter readings by scanning your meter, and view your billing history. Set up payment plans and update your details with convenience.
- Create online account
- Secure card and Apple Pay payments
- Scan meter for readings
- View bills
- Set up payment plans
- Change payment details
- Set up Direct Debit
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The easy way to manage your Northumbrian Water account. Use our app to Create an online account. If you already have one, you can use the same login details - Make secure payments by card and Apple Pay Submit meter readings - scan your meter with the flash of your smartphone View new and old bills Set up a payment plan Change payment details Set up a Direct Debit
Pilot FTL
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Stay on top of your flight time limitations with Pilot FTL - the essential tool for professional pilots. Pilot FTL is designed specifically for commercial pilots who need to track and manage their Flight Time Limitations throughout their duty periods. Whether you're flying CAT operations or positioning sectors, Pilot FTL keeps you informed and compliant. KEY FEATURES • FTL Tracking: Monitor your available FTL time in real-time with clear visual indicators • Sector Management: Log individual sectors with precise start and stop times • Dual Time Format: View FTL in decimal hours or traditional hours and minutes • Positioning vs. CAT: Separate tracking for positioning and CAT sectors with individual FTL limits • Flight Logging: Record individual flights within each sector with designators and durations • Fuel Records: Track fuel start, fuel added, and fuel at landing for each sector • Landing Count: Automatic and manual landing tracking across all sectors • Smart Calculations: Automatic FTL consumption calculation based on sector times • Hard Stop Monitoring: Know exactly when you need to finish your sector • Event Organization: Group sectors by duty period for easy reference • Search & Sort: Quickly find past events with powerful search and flexible sorting • Offline First: All your data stays on your device - no internet required DESIGNED FOR PILOTS Pilot FTL understands the unique needs of commercial aviation. The app automatically calculates FTL usage, tracks positioning time separately from CAT time, and helps you stay within regulatory limits. Whether you're on a single-sector flight or a multi-sector duty period, Pilot FTL keeps you informed at every stage. PRIVACY FOCUSED Your flight data is sensitive. Pilot FTL stores all information locally on your device with no cloud sync, no tracking, and no data collection. Your logs are yours alone. INTUITIVE INTERFACE Built with a clean, modern design that works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad. Quick access to the information you need, when you need it - even in the cockpit. PERFECT FOR: • Airline pilots managing complex duty periods • Cargo pilots tracking multiple sectors • Flight instructors monitoring student flights • Any commercial pilot who needs precise FTL tracking Download Pilot FTL today and take control of your flight time management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Northumbrian Water at Free against Pilot FTL's $9.99. Northumbrian Water also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Northumbrian Water is free to download; Pilot FTL costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Northumbrian Water ships an update every 5 weeks, Pilot FTL every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Northumbrian Water | Pilot FTL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NWL | Tiny Solutions Group Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Northumbrian Water
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes on opening
- App freezes during payment
- Login details incorrect error
- Apple Pay not working
- Direct debit setup error
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- Estimated bills without notice
- App not loading
- Camera app not working
- Email verification not received
- App not optimized for iPhone 15
Requested features
7 requests- In-app messaging for customer service
- Service alerts for local issues
- Ability to report leaks within the app
- Face recognition for sign-in
- Obvious log out button on dashboard
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- Quarterly bill adjustments
- Alerts for payment due dates
Pilot FTL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Northumbrian Water
No in-app purchases
Pilot FTL
No in-app purchases









