Comparison

FIRSTLOOK vs PilotByte

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

Head to head

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Free

📷 Photo & Video

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About

FIRSTLOOK

Features

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Companion app for Firstlook cameras for search and rescue professionals, first responders, and anyone committed to enhancing safety. With Firstlook, you're equipped with a powerful tool that connects you to 360° spherical camera, offering invaluable insights and unparalleled situational awareness when it matters most.

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PilotByte

Features

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Inside the PilotByte app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FIRSTLOOK4 screens

PilotByte3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PilotByte at every 3 weeks against FIRSTLOOK's every 5 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIRSTLOOK ships an update every 5 months, PilotByte every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

FIRSTLOOK versus PilotByte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FIRSTLOOK	PilotByte
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	17.0	16.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	186 MB	45 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Agility Technologies Corp.	Dylan Gorman

In-app purchases

None

FIRSTLOOK

No in-app purchases

None

PilotByte

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIRSTLOOK free?

FIRSTLOOK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PilotByte free?

PilotByte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do FIRSTLOOK or PilotByte have ads?

Neither FIRSTLOOK nor PilotByte shows ads.

Which is updated more often, FIRSTLOOK or PilotByte?

FIRSTLOOK ships an update every 5 months, and PilotByte every 3 weeks. Most recently, FIRSTLOOK was updated on September 14, 2026 and PilotByte on September 15, 2026.