QAOSH AviationSMS vs PD Altitude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QAOSH AviationSMS
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SMS reports can be submitted while offline in remote areas and uploaded directly into the AviationSMS database when back online. * Short SMS Report: a quick and easy form to describe an event or suggestion. * Standard SMS Report: detail an event or suggestion with more background information. * Maintenance Report: for maintenance related events and capturing engineering details of defects. * Hazard Observation: describe operational hazards observed and outline risk controls that are in place.
PD Altitude
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If you struggle to work out PRESSURE and DENSITY altitudes then this simple calculator is for you. Simply slide 'Choppy' up and down to set your height and move the pressure and temperature sliders and the calculator will deliver the answer. For added accuracy, you can even type the numbers in from your keyboard! If you want to support the developer there is an In-App purchase that will enable automatic calculation based on your current location. Cool eh? ARE YOU TRAINING TO BECOME A PILOT? PD Altitude also has a small training section giving you an easy 5-Step process for calculating your altitudes. Enjoy this version and feel free to leave a comment in the review if you found this useful. For the Terms of Use (EULA) for this application please refer to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User Agreement at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ View PitchLinks terms & conditions and privacy policy: https://www.pitchlinks.co.nz/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QAOSH AviationSMS at none against PD Altitude's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. PD Altitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QAOSH AviationSMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
QAOSH AviationSMS ships an update every 3 weeks, PD Altitude every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | QAOSH AviationSMS | PD Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | QAOSH AviationSMS | PITCHLINKS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
QAOSH AviationSMS
No in-app purchases
PD Altitude
- My Location$1.99
Questions
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