Comparison

Connecting Aviators® vs L.O.V.E. Chat

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

Head to head
About

Connecting Aviators®

Connect with fellow pilots through a dedicated social network. Share aviation photos, videos, and links, and list aircraft co-ownerships, rentals, or businesses for free. Discover and connect with pilots based on location and interests.

Highlights
  • Connect with fellow pilots
  • Share aviation photos, videos, and links
  • List aircraft co-ownerships, rentals, and businesses
  • Interactive map view organized by airport
  • Pilot profile essentials with accomplishments
  • Post and discover fly-outs and aviation events
Features
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Sign up for FREE. Connecting with fellow pilots just got better! You can find, connect, and share your passion for flying with the leading mobile app dedicated to connecting aviators. KEY FEATURES 1. Get on the map, invite friends, and connect! 2. Post aviation photos, videos, and YouTube links. 3. List an aircraft co-ownership, rental, flying club or business for FREE. 4. Gather your pilot contacts in one app with the information you need. 5. WHERE AVIATION CONNECTS® is an interactive map view organized by airport. WHERE AVIATORS CONNECT™ Connecting Aviators is the only app with pilot profile essentials. Display your pilot bio and aviation accomplishments. You've worked hard to achieve them. See other pilots' bios and ratings. Traveling or relocating to a new airport? We can help. Meeting new friends with the same passion for flying as you are just a click away. You have choices about your profile information, such as, your home airport, aircraft, ratings, flight hours, and aviation memberships. You don't have to provide info, but your profile helps you get more from our services, including helping pilots find you and relevant member event notifications. You're PIC of your pilot profile. Go to Main Menu, Settings to control the information seen by other members. Connecting Aviators' mission is to help pilots connect. Central to this mission is our commitment to be transparent concerning the data we collect, how it is used and with whom it is shared. Additional information is described in our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. WHERE AVIATION CONNECTS® Post a FREE listing in the following categories: aircraft co-ownerships, aircraft rentals, flying clubs, aviation businesses or certified flight instruction. It’s the app dedicated to pilots with best-in-class features to lower your cost to fly. AIRCRAFT CO-OWNERSHIPS Looking for an easy and affordable way to own an airplane? Shared Aircraft Ownership is the answer! With Connecting Aviators, finding partners is now more convenient than ever. If you don't own a plane, you can still post a listing to show you’re interested. Airplane co-ownership will help lower your monthly and annual fixed costs by 50% or more. Get started by posting your free listing today. FLYING CLUBS Get on the map and in our directory to increase visibility of your flying club to more pilots. Post your free listing today. Connecting Aviators has everything you need to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for aviation. Our app makes it easy to discover new clubs, join existing ones, and connect with other pilots who share your interests. AIRCRAFT RENTALS Got an aircraft rental? Get on the map and in the directory list by going to the Connections screen. Post your basic listing for free or upgrade to a premium listing. iSORTIES™ Post a fly-out. Learn where people are flying this week. Find fly-ins or aviation events. It's free to schedule an event with your connections and receive real-time notifications on who will attend. BUSINESS AND CFIs - YELLOW PAGES Get in the directory by going to the Connections screen. Post a basic business or flight instructor information for free or upgrade to a premium listing. INTERACTIVE MAP VIEW Our interactive map view organizes information by airports pilots, co-ownerships, rentals, flying clubs, and aviation events - all in one place. A paid subscription accesses the entire USA. Expand your horizons and discover new connections. HOME SCREEN Post photos, videos and YouTube URLs for easy preview and play. All users can view, like, comment and share posted videos and photos. Your home screen is based on the airport ID entered in your member profile. SECURE COMMUNITY Connecting Aviators offers a secure community for pilots in contrast to public social platforms, which most pilots know can be problematic. True user identity is a community value and member user requirement.

About

L.O.V.E. Chat

A secure and modern messaging app for private, fast, and customizable conversations. Connect with friends via direct messages, voice notes, and stories, all within a user-friendly interface with enhanced privacy options.

Highlights
  • Secure direct messaging
  • Voice notes and stickers
  • Individual chat locking
  • Customizable chat wallpapers
  • Story posting and viewing
  • Light and dark themes
  • Fingerprint lock
Features
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L.O.V.E. CHAT is a secure, modern messaging app built for fast, private, and customizable conversations. With quick phone number login, you can connect with friends and enjoy a seamless chatting experience. Stay in touch through direct messages, voice notes, and expressive stickers — all in a clean, user-friendly interface. Each chat can be locked individually, offering enhanced privacy and peace of mind. You can even personalize your chats with custom wallpapers for a more personal feel. L.O.V.E. CHAT also includes a story feature: users can post their own stories and view their friends’ stories in real-time, bringing a social and interactive edge to private messaging. The app supports both light and dark themes, so you can switch according to your mood or environment. With built-in fingerprint lock and advanced privacy options, your conversations are always safe and under your control. Whether you're chatting casually or sharing moments through stories, L.O.V.E. CHAT is your all-in-one private communication hub.

Screenshots

Connecting Aviators®4 screens
L.O.V.E. Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: L.O.V.E. Chat at none against Connecting Aviators®'s 5. L.O.V.E. Chat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Connecting Aviators®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price 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. Connecting Aviators® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. L.O.V.E. Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

L.O.V.E. Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connecting Aviators® has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Connecting Aviators®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of L.O.V.E. Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connecting Aviators® ships an update every 2 months, L.O.V.E. Chat every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Connecting Aviators® versus L.O.V.E. Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnecting Aviators®L.O.V.E. Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB160 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperConnecting Aviators, LLCPatrick Johnson

Customer experience

Connecting Aviators®

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

L.O.V.E. Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Connecting Aviators®

Subscriptions5
  • Interactive Subscription1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Interactive Subscription1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Flying Club Premium Listing$299.991 Year
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  • Business Premium Listing$299.991 Year
  • Rental Premium Listing$299.991 Year
None

L.O.V.E. Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connecting Aviators® free?
Connecting Aviators® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is L.O.V.E. Chat free?
L.O.V.E. Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connecting Aviators® or L.O.V.E. Chat?
L.O.V.E. Chat is rated higher. Connecting Aviators® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while L.O.V.E. Chat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Connecting Aviators® or L.O.V.E. Chat have ads?
Connecting Aviators® shows ads; L.O.V.E. Chat does not.
Which is updated more often, Connecting Aviators® or L.O.V.E. Chat?
Connecting Aviators® ships an update every 2 months, and L.O.V.E. Chat every 5 months. Most recently, Connecting Aviators® was updated on October 12, 2026 and L.O.V.E. Chat on October 19, 2026.

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