# Boldmethod vs Pilot Minima

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pilot Minima at none against Boldmethod's 9. Pilot Minima also leads on ads (none vs shown). Boldmethod's advantage is ratings volume (983 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boldmethod sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Pilot Minima asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Boldmethod against 5.0 for Pilot Minima. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boldmethod has 983 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Boldmethod's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilot Minima's.

Boldmethod ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilot Minima every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boldmethod | Pilot Minima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (983 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldmethod/id1507847293/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-minima/id6756037844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **983** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BoldMethod, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/986988759) | [altymytry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824557021) |

## What reviewers say

### Boldmethod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldmethod/id1507847293)

Enhance your aviation knowledge with extensive video training and online courses. Practice with quizzes and master essential piloting skills like takeoffs, landings, airspace navigation, and weather interpretation. Prepare for checkrides and improve your flying proficiency.

**Highlights:** Extensive video training library, Online aviation courses, Pilot knowledge quizzes, Master takeoffs and landings, National Airspace System training, Aviation weather interpretation, VFR charts and publications

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aviation Weather Products | $19.99 | one-time |
| National Airspace System | $19.99 | one-time |
| VFR Charts | $19.99 | one-time |
| National Airspace System | $24.99 | one-time |
| Aviation Weather Products | $24.99 | one-time |
| VFR Charts and Publications | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mastering Takeoffs & Landings | $139.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Weather | $299.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Procedures | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great training with visual aids
- 👍 Thorough and logically presented
- 👍 Easy to understand and engaging instruction
- 👍 Comprehensive and full of practical advice
- 👍 Exceptional quality and polished presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of explanation for wrong answers in quizzes
- 🐛 Occasional crashing or freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing or freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Provide explanations for incorrect answers in quizzes
- Improve navigation and progress tracking through courses


### Pilot Minima

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-minima/id6756037844)

This tool helps pilots set and track personal flight minimums, such as wind and fuel limits. It also includes a risk assessment wizard using the PAVE method to evaluate flight safety and maintain accountability.

**Highlights:** Personal minimums tracker, Risk assessment wizard, PAVE method evaluation, Track minimums over time, VFR/IFR minimums options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boldmethod free?

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

### Is Pilot Minima free?

Pilot Minima is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boldmethod or Pilot Minima?

Pilot Minima is rated higher. Boldmethod averages 4.9 out of 5 from 983 ratings, while Pilot Minima averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Boldmethod or Pilot Minima have ads?

Boldmethod shows ads; Pilot Minima does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boldmethod or Pilot Minima?

Boldmethod ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilot Minima every 2 months. Most recently, Boldmethod was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pilot Minima on October 30, 2026.

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