Virtual VOR vs Pilot Thagaval
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual VOR
This navigation app allows users to place a VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) beacon anywhere on a map. It provides VOR-DME and ADF gauges for flight simulation or training purposes.
- Place VOR beacons anywhere
- VOR-DME gauge display
- ADF gauge display
- Customizable VOR placement
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Virtual VOR-DME, cast your VOR wherever you want, and get a VOR-DME and ADF gauges.
Pilot Thagaval
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The pilot card, to be filled in by the master, is intended to provide information to the pilot on boarding the ship. This information should describe the current condition of the ship, with regard to its loading, propulsion and manoeuvring equipment, and other relevant equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pilot Thagaval at none against Virtual VOR's shown. Pilot Thagaval also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Virtual VOR ships an update every 5 months, Pilot Thagaval monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual VOR | Pilot Thagaval |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gev Simon | Indian Institute Of Technology Madras |
In-app purchases
Virtual VOR
No in-app purchases
Pilot Thagaval
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virtual VOR free?
Is Pilot Thagaval free?
Do Virtual VOR or Pilot Thagaval have ads?
Which is updated more often, Virtual VOR or Pilot Thagaval?
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