Comparison

JetLoad vs PilotBox

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

Head to head
About

JetLoad

Features
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JetLoad - Precision Aviation Fuel Calculator Fuel accuracy is not optional. JetLoad is the professional-grade fuel calculation tool built for pilots, flight engineers, and ground operations crews who operate where precision is non-negotiable. From metered uplift to FOB - JetLoad does the math instantly, flags discrepancies before they become problems, and keeps every calculation on record. --- FUEL CALCULATIONS, DONE RIGHT Stop doing fuel math in your head or on scraps of paper. JetLoad automates the full refueling workflow: - Enter metered uplift in Liters, US Gallons, or Imperial Gallons - Input specific gravity and let JetLoad calculate the conversion factor automatically - Instantly see Calculated Uplift, Metered Uplift, FOB, and Discrepancy in sequence, clearly labeled - Real-time overfuelling and underfuelling detection, every time --- AIRCRAFT PROFILES Configure once. Use every flight. - Build profiles with aircraft name, company code, default density, and preferred fuel unit - Activate a profile to auto-populate flight number prefix and fuel parameters - Free: 1 profile / Premium: Unlimited profiles --- FULL CALCULATION HISTORY Every refueling event, automatically saved. - Timestamped records with flight numbers, fuel figures, and discrepancy data - CSV export for documentation, audits, and reporting - Complete history access for Premium users --- TECHNICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY (Premium) Everything you need, one tap away - no signal required. - Circuit Breakers: Searchable database with panel locations and designations - Alpha Callups: Reference library of callup codes with full descriptions - Light Pins: Aircraft lighting catalog organized by category, with part numbers - Abbreviations: Aviation terminology at your fingertips - ECAM Advisory: Complete ECAM advisory library with recommended crew actions by system - System Reset: Step-by-step reset procedures with warnings and notes --- BUILT FOR AVIATION PROFESSIONALS Whether you are on the flight deck, in dispatch, or working the ramp - JetLoad is engineered for the way you work. - Commercial and private pilots - Flight engineers and dispatchers - Ground handling and fueling crews - Aviation maintenance technicians --- WHY JETLOAD - Eliminate manual calculation errors before they reach the aircraft - Catch fueling discrepancies on the ground, not at cruise altitude - Maintain clean, exportable records for every refueling event - Access critical technical references without internet dependency - Purpose-built for aviation, not adapted from a generic calculator --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.skyhightex.com/privace-policy

About

PilotBox

This aviation utility app provides pilots with automated weather reports, significant weather charts, and essential flight calculation tools. It offers features like fuel uplift calculation, temperature altitude corrections, and a coordinates converter, accessible on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Automated Weather (METAR & TAF)
  • Significant Weather Charts
  • Fuel Uplift Calculator
  • Temperature Altitude Corrections
  • iPhone Widgets
  • Watch App
  • Coordinates Converter
Features
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Pilot Weather and Tools perfect for Airline Pilots - Fully Automated Weather (METAR & TAF) - Significant Weather Charts - Fuel Uplift Calculator - Temperature Altitude Corrections - iPhone Widgets - Watch App - Useful Aviation Tools - Coordinates Converter Find out more: https://pilotbox.app Payments and Subscriptions: Subscription payments will be charged to your Apple Account once you confirm your purchase. Subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period, unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. Terms of Service: https://pilotbox.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pilotbox.app/privacy/

Screenshots

JetLoad3 screens
PilotBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JetLoad at every 3 days against PilotBox's every 3 weeks. PilotBox's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 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. JetLoad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PilotBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JetLoad ships an update every 3 days, PilotBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
JetLoad versus PilotBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetLoadPilotBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (26 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed FarhadiAero Notion Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JetLoad

Subscriptions2
  • JetLoad Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • JetLoad Yearly Plan$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • JetLoad Life Time Plan$31.99
2 purchases

PilotBox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is JetLoad free?
JetLoad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotBox free?
PilotBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JetLoad or PilotBox have ads?
Neither JetLoad nor PilotBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JetLoad or PilotBox?
JetLoad ships an update every 3 days, and PilotBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, JetLoad was updated on September 19, 2026 and PilotBox on September 21, 2026.

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