Comparison

iPorts vs Pilot

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

Head to head
About

iPorts

Discover essential details and view the locations of major and mid-large airports globally. This utility app provides fundamental airport information directly on a map.

Highlights
  • Airport information display
  • Global airport map
  • Major airport coverage
  • Mid-large airport coverage
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Show basic information and location on the map of major and mid large airports worldwide. Stay tuned for more features coming ...

About

Pilot

This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.

Highlights
  • Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations
  • Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines
  • Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more
  • Fast and intuitive search functionality
  • Created by a pilot for pilots
  • Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference
Features
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Pilot-Abbr – Aviation Abbreviations for Flight Crews Pilot-Abbr is a powerful reference app designed for professional pilots, providing fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms from international sources. Main Features: Five Organized Lists: • Abbreviations – General aviation terms used by pilots. • CPDLC Messages – Commonly used datalink message elements. • Airports – IATA and ICAO codes, airport name, city, and flag. • Registrations – Aircraft registration codes by country. • Airlines – IATA and ICAO codes, airline name, and country. Sources Include: • FAA Abbreviations • U.S. Aeronautical Contractions • NOTAM Abbreviations • Canadian AIM • Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) • Jeppesen • Boeing Acronyms • EASA Acronyms • Dangerous Goods and Ground Handling codes • And more Whether you're decoding a NOTAM, preparing for departure, or reviewing CPDLC messages, Pilot-Abbr gives you the reference you need — anytime, even offline. Why Pilots Use Pilot-Abbr: • Created by a pilot, for pilots • Fast, intuitive search • Covers operational, regulatory, and airline-specific terms • Optimized for flight planning, briefing, and in-flight reference Subscription Details • $4.99/year, auto-renewable • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings • No partial refunds Legal • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://villarroel98.wixsite.com/hazmat-pjv/about • Apple EULA (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot-Abbr — The most complete aviation abbreviation tool on the App Store. Essential for every flight crew.

Screenshots

iPorts3 screens
Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPorts at none against Pilot's 1. iPorts also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 31 months). Pilot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. iPorts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPorts ships an update every 6 weeks, Pilot every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPorts versus Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPortsPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSven GartzPedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas

Customer experience

iPorts

Written reviews74 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral23.0%
Negative44.6%

Pilot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

iPorts

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is iPorts free?
iPorts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPorts or Pilot have ads?
Neither iPorts nor Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPorts or Pilot?
iPorts ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pilot every 31 months. Most recently, iPorts was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pilot on October 11, 2026.

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