Comparison

Pilot vs Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO

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

Head to head
About

Pilot

This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.

Highlights
  • Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations
  • Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines
  • Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more
  • Fast and intuitive search functionality
  • Created by a pilot for pilots
  • Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference
Features
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Pilot-Abbr – Aviation Abbreviations for Flight Crews Pilot-Abbr is a powerful reference app designed for professional pilots, providing fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms from international sources. Main Features: Five Organized Lists: • Abbreviations – General aviation terms used by pilots. • CPDLC Messages – Commonly used datalink message elements. • Airports – IATA and ICAO codes, airport name, city, and flag. • Registrations – Aircraft registration codes by country. • Airlines – IATA and ICAO codes, airline name, and country. Sources Include: • FAA Abbreviations • U.S. Aeronautical Contractions • NOTAM Abbreviations • Canadian AIM • Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) • Jeppesen • Boeing Acronyms • EASA Acronyms • Dangerous Goods and Ground Handling codes • And more Whether you're decoding a NOTAM, preparing for departure, or reviewing CPDLC messages, Pilot-Abbr gives you the reference you need — anytime, even offline. Why Pilots Use Pilot-Abbr: • Created by a pilot, for pilots • Fast, intuitive search • Covers operational, regulatory, and airline-specific terms • Optimized for flight planning, briefing, and in-flight reference Subscription Details • $4.99/year, auto-renewable • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings • No partial refunds Legal • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://villarroel98.wixsite.com/hazmat-pjv/about • Apple EULA (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot-Abbr — The most complete aviation abbreviation tool on the App Store. Essential for every flight crew.

About

Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO

This pilot-curated knowledge base offers over 2,200 questions and explanations for 787 systems and procedures. Create custom tests, filter by topic, and access a comprehensive search database to enhance your aviation studies.

Highlights
  • 2,200+ Q&A with explanations
  • Custom test creation
  • Topic filtering (787-8/9)
  • 700+ HD images
  • Full FCOM search
  • Unit converter
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Boeing 787 Training Guide — built by pilots, for pilots. The Boeing 787 Training Guide app is a pilot-curated knowledge base designed to make study time efficient—whether you’re preparing for type rating, recurrent, line checks, or a simulator session. This comprehensive guide uses a clear question–and–answer format with 2,200+ questions, answers, and explanations covering 787 systems and procedures. It’s engineered to challenge understanding far better than passively reading a manual. Highlights Create custom tests from your Right, Wrong, Marked, or Commented questions. Filter by topic and switch between 787-8 / 787-9. Concise explanations aimed at real-world cockpit decision-making. Mark items, add comments, and revisit weak areas quickly. 2025 update: expanded question bank, refreshed database, and improved content. Goal Help you learn faster and retain more—so you spend less time preparing and more time flying. This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Boeing Company. What's included: 2,100 questions with detailed answer explanations (787-8/9). 700+ images — HD panels, buttons, and components. 2,000+ references & explanations across systems and procedures. 410 definitions with fast search. 2,000+ FAA abbreviations (fast search). 700+ Jeppesen abbreviations (fast search). Glossary of terms (fast search). 360 EICAS messages (fast search). 787-8/9 limitations (fast search; add / edit / delete). Jeppesen symbols with fast search. Built-in unit converter (weight, speed, temperature, pressure, distance). Dark Mode support. Full FCOM search database. TOPICS INCLUDED : 787 - 8 DATABASE * FULL TEST (1342 Questions, All topics in one test) * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (198 Questions) * HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (74 Questions) * LANDING GEAR / BRAKES (77 Questions) * FLIGHT CONTROLS (272 Questions) * ANTI-ICE SYSTEM (70 Questions) * FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (76 Questions) * AIR SYSTEMS (162 Questions) * FUEL SYSTEM (97 Questions) * ENGINE GEnx (186 Questions) * ENGINE TRENT 1000 (179 Questions) * APU (41 Questions) * WARNING SYSTEM (191 Questions) * FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (146 Questions) * AUTOMATIC FLIGHT (133 Questions) * AIRPLANE GENERAL (103 Questions) * COMMUNICATIONS (55 Questions) 787 - 9 DATABASE * FULL TEST (1342 Questions, All topics in one test) * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (198 Questions) * HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (74 Questions) * LANDING GEAR / BRAKES (79 Questions) * FLIGHT CONTROLS (274 Questions) * ANTI-ICE SYSTEM (60 Questions) * FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (76 Questions) * AIR SYSTEMS (166 Questions) * FUEL SYSTEM (97 Questions) * ENGINE GEnx (186 Questions) * ENGINE TRENT 1000 (179 Questions) * APU (41 Questions) * WARNING SYSTEM (191 Questions) * FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (146 Questions) * AUTOMATIC FLIGHT (133 Questions) * AIRPLANE GENERAL (102 Questions) * COMMUNICATIONS (55 Questions) The built-in Search lets you look up 4,000+ definitions and limitations. If a term comes up during a test, jump to the definition and return to your question without losing your place—making the test-taking experience faster and smoother. The 787 Training Guide app is a pilot-built resource to help you become a more confident 787 pilot.

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilot at Free against Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO's $24.99. Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pilot is free to download; Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO costs $24.99 up front. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pilot's written reviews are positive against 67% of Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot ships an update every 31 months, Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pilot versus Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotBoeing 787 Training Guide PRO
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB704 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Villarroel CuevasGustavo Legarreta

Customer experience

Pilot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
None

Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO free?
Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pilot or Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO?
Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO is rated higher. Pilot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Pilot or Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO have ads?
Neither Pilot nor Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot or Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO?
Pilot ships an update every 31 months, and Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO every 10 months. Most recently, Pilot was updated on October 11, 2026 and Boeing 787 Training Guide PRO on October 25, 2026.

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