Comparison

Pilot vs CrewOrbit

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

CrewOrbit

Manage your flight schedule, duty times, and roster with this smart aviation companion. Features include roster viewing, custom duty alerts, cloud sync, layover information, and offline access.

Highlights
  • Seamless roster management
  • Smart duty alerts
  • Cloud sync and backup
  • Layover insights
  • Offline schedule access
Features
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Welcome to CrewOrbit, the definitive smart companion designed exclusively for aviation professionals. Whether you are a Captain, First Officer, or Flight Attendant, CrewOrbit empowers you to take complete control of your roster, schedule, and duty times with absolute ease and precision. Key Features: • Seamless Roster Management: View your entire flight schedule at a glance, with intuitive color-coding and detailed sector breakdowns. • Smart Duty Alerts: Never miss a report time again. Set fully customizable exact alarms and notifications specifically tailored for your duty start times. • Cloud Sync & Backup: Securely back up and sync your roster across devices using iCloud or Google Drive integration, so your schedule is always with you. • Layover Insights: Access vital information about your layover destinations, ensuring you are always prepared wherever you land. • Offline Ready: Your schedule works entirely offline, ensuring you can access your duty details even when you are 35,000 feet in the air without a connection. Built for the aviation industry, CrewOrbit streamlines your life both on the ground and in the sky.

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
CrewOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrewOrbit at 100% against Pilot's 33%. CrewOrbit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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 CrewOrbit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrewOrbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pilot's written reviews are positive against 100% of CrewOrbit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot ships an update every 31 months, CrewOrbit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pilot versus CrewOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotCrewOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Villarroel Cuevasabdulaziz alotaibi

Customer experience

Pilot

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

CrewOrbit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
2 purchases

CrewOrbit

One-time2
  • 6 Tokens$19.99
  • 12 Tokens$29.99

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrewOrbit free?
CrewOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot or CrewOrbit?
CrewOrbit is rated higher. Pilot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CrewOrbit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pilot or CrewOrbit have ads?
Neither Pilot nor CrewOrbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot or CrewOrbit?
Pilot ships an update every 31 months, and CrewOrbit every 9 days. Most recently, Pilot was updated on October 11, 2026 and CrewOrbit on October 9, 2026.

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