PilotBox vs AIM SA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automated Weather (METAR & TAF)
- Significant Weather Charts
- Fuel Uplift Calculator
- Temperature Altitude Corrections
- iPhone Widgets
- Watch App
- Coordinates Converter
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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/
AIM SA
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Stay informed with the most reliable and up-to-date aeronautical information for South Africa. This app is your comprehensive resource for accessing official aeronautical charts and the Aeronautical Information Package (AIP), including supplements and amendments, directly obtained from the South African Civil Aviation Authority. Key Features: • Independently Maintained Database: Ensures you always have the latest data, with regular updates for supplements and amendments. • Up-to-Date Aeronautical Charts: Access accurate charts to assist with navigation and flight planning. • Official Content: Includes official aeronautical charts and AIP for South Africa, providing a trusted resource for aviation professionals. Designed for pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation enthusiasts, this app delivers critical aeronautical information to help you navigate safely and efficiently. Stay ahead with the latest updates from a reliable source. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PilotBox at every 3 weeks against AIM SA's every 10 months. PilotBox also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. PilotBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AIM SA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PilotBox ships an update every 3 weeks, AIM SA every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PilotBox | AIM SA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aero Notion Limited | Eric Foster |
In-app purchases
PilotBox
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
AIM SA
- Standard Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Standard Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year









