# AutoPylot For Drones vs ProdConnect

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AutoPylot For Drones at 5.4K against ProdConnect's 3. ProdConnect's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AutoPylot For Drones sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ProdConnect sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AutoPylot For Drones against 5.0 for ProdConnect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoPylot For Drones has 5.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AutoPylot For Drones ships an update monthly, ProdConnect weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AutoPylot For Drones | ProdConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopylot-for-drones/id1612739014/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodconnect/id6758495145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AutoPylot, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612739436) | [Benjamin Satorius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873182249) |

## What reviewers say

### AutoPylot For Drones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopylot-for-drones/id1612739014)

This app provides FAA-approved services for drone pilots, including B4UFLY status, LAANC airspace authorizations, and operational awareness. It simplifies flight planning with airspace visualization, weather tools, and customizable safety checklists.

**Highlights:** FAA-approved B4UFLY and LAANC services, Instant flight readiness indicator, Simplified airspace visualization, Near real-time LAANC authorizations, Operational awareness of airspace restrictions, Customizable safety checklists, All-in-one mission management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoPylot+ (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| AutoPylot+ (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| AutoPylot+ (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| AutoPylot+ (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast LAANC approval
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Streamlined flight planning
- 👍 Polished weather maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing controlled airspaces
- 🐛 Lack of local/regional restriction maps
- 🐛 No iPad support
- 🐛 Inability to edit missions
- 🐛 Restrictive LAANC request shapes

**Reported bugs**

- Miscategorizing flights as requiring ATC approval
- Lack of controlled airspace information in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit missions
- Support for polygonal LAANC requests
- Integration with FAA TFR website
- Access to weather data before LAANC submission
- Support for Part 107 and recreational missions


### ProdConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodconnect/id6758495145)

This app streamlines production workflows for entertainment and creative teams. It offers tools for planning, live coordination, asset management, and team communication, all within a single platform. Ideal for managing complex projects and keeping crews synchronized.

**Highlights:** Run of Show planning and live tracking, Stage plot design and sharing, System documentation (patch sheets), Asset and equipment management, Integrated team chat, Workflow checklists, Ticket management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthy | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic W/Ticketing Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium W/Ticketing Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic W/Ticketing | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium | $249.99 | per year |
| Premium W/Ticketing | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AutoPylot For Drones free?

AutoPylot For Drones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ProdConnect free?

ProdConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AutoPylot For Drones or ProdConnect?

ProdConnect is rated higher. AutoPylot For Drones averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while ProdConnect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AutoPylot For Drones or ProdConnect have ads?

Neither AutoPylot For Drones nor ProdConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AutoPylot For Drones or ProdConnect?

AutoPylot For Drones ships an update monthly, and ProdConnect weekly. Most recently, AutoPylot For Drones was updated on November 7, 2026 and ProdConnect on October 31, 2026.

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