Comparison

Pilot vs Q400

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

Q400

Features
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Fast, accurate takeoff and landing performance for the DHC-8-402 (Q400) — built by pilots, for pilots. Q400 Performance Calculator turns AFM tables into instant results on the flight deck. Enter your conditions and get V-speeds, weight limits, and runway-specific numbers in seconds — no paper charts, no guesswork. KEY FEATURES • Takeoff — V1/VR/V2, max weights and limit codes for dry, wet, tailwind, MEL and contaminated runway conditions • Reduced (assumed-temperature) takeoff with torque selection • Landing — Vref, Vtarget, Vmax, go-around speeds with wind and contamination corrections • Cruise — LRC, ISC, HSC, MCR plus single-engine and holding performance • Missed approach climb gradients • De-icing / icing speed corrections applied automatically • Built-in airport and runway database — elevation, length, slope, shift Designed around a clean cockpit-style interface: high-contrast values, dark display, and a layout that reads at a glance under any lighting. This app is a planning aid. Always cross-check results against the approved Aircraft Flight Manual and your operator's procedures. The pilot in command remains responsible for all performance decisions. SUBSCRIPTION Q400 Performance Calculator is available with a 7-day free trial, then $5/month or $30/year. Your subscription unlocks all calculators and runway data. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://starbuck-dev.github.io/Q400Performance/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://starbuck-dev.github.io/Q400Performance/privacy/ Privacy first — no account required, no personal data collected, no tracking. Calculate with confidence. Download Q400 Performance Calculator today.

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
Q4004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pilot at 15.0 against Q400's 18.6. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Q400 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pilot versus Q400: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotQ400
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Villarroel CuevasMacLaren's Studio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
2 purchases

Q400

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Q400 free?
Q400 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot or Q400 have ads?
Neither Pilot nor Q400 shows ads.

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