Comparison

Minimum Circle vs Pilotflows

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

Head to head
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Minimum Circle

Features
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Displays the timing diagram of Top Of Descent in the minimum circle.The preconditions are no wind, the advance distance from the Abeam Threshold is the same as the Downwind width, the speed and the bank are constant during flight.The Descent point is calculated from the Downwind width and MDH (above ground level).

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Pilotflows

Features
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Pilotflows is a modern aviation logbook built for pilots, student pilots, skydivers, and flight schools who want a structured, reliable, and easy way to manage their flying history and qualifications in one place. It replaces paper logbooks and scattered spreadsheets with a centralized digital system designed around real pilot workflowsβ€”fast to use, precise in detail, and suitable for both casual flying and professional training environments. Key features include: β€’ Flight logging with detailed entry structure (aircraft, route, conditions, roles, flight time breakdowns, remarks) β€’ Fast input flow designed for cockpit-adjacent or post-flight logging β€’ Automatic totals and flight hour calculations across categories β€’ Currency and recency tracking to stay compliant and current β€’ Personal aviation profile with complete flight history overview β€’ Offline mode so flights can be logged without connectivity and synced later Pilotflows also acts as a complete record system for your aviation credentials: β€’ Storage of licenses, ratings, and endorsements β€’ Tracking of certificate validity and expiry dates β€’ Secure document uploads for medical certificates, training records, and official documents β€’ Centralized view of all qualifications linked to your pilot profile For progression and insight, Pilotflows provides clear visibility into your flying experience: β€’ Breakdown of hours by aircraft type, role, and conditions β€’ Progress tracking over time for training and personal development β€’ Clean summaries that help you understand your overall flight experience at a glance The system is designed to support different types of users: β€’ Private pilots managing personal flight history β€’ Student pilots tracking training progress toward licenses β€’ Commercial pilots maintaining ongoing currency and documentation β€’ Skydivers logging jumps and operational experience β€’ Flight schools structuring student records and training progression Pilotflows focuses on accuracy, clarity, and long-term reliability. Every feature is designed to reduce administrative overhead and give pilots a clear, complete, and always up-to-date view of their aviation journey. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Minimum Circle1 screens
Pilotflows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minimum Circle at none against Pilotflows's 2. Minimum Circle also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.2). Pilotflows's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pilotflows sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Minimum Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimum Circle ships an update weekly, Pilotflows every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Minimum Circle versus Pilotflows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimum CirclePilotflows
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki NishijimaPilotflows

In-app purchases

None

Minimum Circle

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilotflows

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Minimum Circle free?
Minimum Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilotflows free?
Pilotflows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimum Circle or Pilotflows have ads?
Neither Minimum Circle nor Pilotflows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimum Circle or Pilotflows?
Minimum Circle ships an update weekly, and Pilotflows every 2 days. Most recently, Minimum Circle was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pilotflows on October 1, 2026.

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