Comparison

RDS vs Pilot Assistant

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

Head to head
About

RDS

This utility app connects to a radiation survey meter, displaying real-time data and allowing parameter adjustments. It also integrates with supervision services for enhanced monitoring.

Highlights
  • Connect to RDS-32 survey meter
  • Display real-time device data
  • Edit setpoints and parameters
  • Connect to RadResponder
  • Connect to Spirview Mobile
Features
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The RDS-32 is the companion mobile app to the Mirion RDS-32 survey meter. It provides the ability to connect to and display relevant data from the device as well as edit setpoints and parameters on the device. It also provides the ability to connect to supervision services like RadResponder and Spirview Mobile.

About

Pilot Assistant

This app helps flight simulator enthusiasts by providing tools for managing flight files, navigating with airport maps and saved routes, and using a compass for emergency planning. It's designed to assist pilots during training and improve their emergency response skills.

Highlights
  • Save important flight files and checklists
  • World airport map with route creation
  • Save and mark important radio frequencies
  • Compass with markers for emergency planning
  • Create and save custom flight routes
Features
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Great Tool for Flight Simulator Lovers! This App is designed to assist Pilots during training in Flight Simulators. The App is divided into 3 (three) screens: 1) FILES - Save the Important Files (such as CHECKLISTS) for your flight so you don’t have to look for them every time. You can add any information you need in any of the four sections (any other files that may be useful to you for quick access during the flight) 2) NAVIGATION - Here is a Map with all the Airports of the World. You can create Routes for your Flight, save important radio frequencies and mark the Airports you have passed. For your convenience, you can save your Routes. 3) COMPASS - A compass will be very necessary to work out situations of forced return to the Departure Airport. Engine problems during takeoff are a typical critical situation in which the pilot must act quickly and accurately. By placing markers on the compass, you create a plan of action for certain important stages of the flight. Train, learn and develop your emergency response skills with this Pilot Assistant!

Screenshots

RDS4 screens
Pilot Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pilot Assistant at 11.0 against RDS's 13.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RDS against 5.0 for Pilot Assistant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RDS versus Pilot Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRDSPilot Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirion Technologies, Inc.Roman Maslov

Customer experience

RDS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilot Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RDS

No in-app purchases

None

Pilot Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RDS free?
RDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Assistant free?
Pilot Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RDS or Pilot Assistant?
RDS and Pilot Assistant are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RDS or Pilot Assistant have ads?
Neither RDS nor Pilot Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RDS or Pilot Assistant?
RDS ships an update every 3 months, and Pilot Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, RDS was updated on June 5, 2026 and Pilot Assistant on August 21, 2026.

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