# Snowglobe vs PC Pilot

The clearest difference is price: PC Pilot at Free against Snowglobe's $0.99. PC Pilot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). Snowglobe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PC Pilot is free to download; Snowglobe costs $0.99 up front. PC Pilot sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 2 months. Snowglobe asks for nothing beyond the download.

PC Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Pilot has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Snowglobe's written reviews are positive against 60% of PC Pilot's.

Snowglobe ships an update every 2 months, PC Pilot every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snowglobe | PC Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowglobe/id284540821/reviews) | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-pilot-flight-sim-magazine/id434615934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 11.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maverick Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284540824) | [Key Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/780595569) |

## What reviewers say

### Snowglobe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowglobe/id284540821)

Transform your phone into a dynamic snow globe with interactive falling snowflakes. Customize scenes, add your own photos or live video, and enjoy festive holiday fun with adjustable effects and sound.

**Highlights:** Interactive falling snowflakes, Tilt-activated movement, Customizable scenes, Use personal photos/videos, Adjustable snowflake size/speed, Optional sleigh bell sounds, Live video integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PC Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-pilot-flight-sim-magazine/id434615934)

This digital magazine delivers comprehensive coverage of flight simulation, from reviews of the latest software and add-ons to in-depth tutorials and industry news. It caters to both novice and experienced virtual pilots, offering insights into various simulation types.

**Highlights:** Flight simulation software reviews, Add-on aircraft and scenery reviews, Industry profiles and interviews, Advanced flight tutorials, Beginner's guides, Latest simulation news

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Pilot Magazine | $3.99 | per 2 months |
| PC Pilot Magazine | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Pilot Magazine | $23.99 | per year |
| Issue 80: July-... (id:797190) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 82 Novemb... (id:796744) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 83: Janua... (id:797153) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 84: March... (id:797289) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 95 (id:793322) | $5.99 | one-time |
| X-Plane 10 - Th... (id:797168) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Microsoft's Fli... (id:793299) | $5.99 | one-time |
| DCS: A-10C Warthog (id:794230) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Microsoft Fligh... (id:805834) | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content for flight simmers
- 👍 Informative articles and helpful tips
- 👍 Professional and well-written magazine
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Convenient digital access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Issues with downloading purchased content
- 🐛 App crashes on opening purchased magazines
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after login/authentication
- App crashes after updates
- Endless loop of downloading purchased issues
- App crashes when opening purchased magazines
- App stuck on blue loading screen

**Requested features**

- Fix app crashes
- Ensure compatibility with latest iOS versions
- Improve download stability
- Provide links to add-on aircraft
- Reformat magazine for better iPad screen display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snowglobe free?

Snowglobe costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PC Pilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snowglobe or PC Pilot?

PC Pilot is rated higher. Snowglobe averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PC Pilot averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do Snowglobe or PC Pilot have ads?

Neither Snowglobe nor PC Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snowglobe or PC Pilot?

Snowglobe ships an update every 2 months, and PC Pilot every 5 months. Most recently, Snowglobe was updated on September 26, 2026 and PC Pilot on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*