Comparison

Garmin Pilot vs PookieBSnow

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

Head to head
About

Garmin Pilot

This app offers comprehensive tools for general aviation and corporate pilots, including flight planning, interactive maps, weather briefings, and navigation. It streamlines pre-flight preparation, filing, inflight navigation, and post-flight logging with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Pre-flight planning with aviation weather data
  • Interactive maps with track-up navigation
  • Flight plan filing via Leidos Flight Service or DUATS
  • En-route navigation with moving map and GPS panel
  • Electronic logbook with automatic GPS data generation
  • Real-time weather and traffic information (with compatible hardware)
Features
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*30 Days Free Trial on initial download!* Plan. File. Fly. Log. Garmin Pilot is the most comprehensive suite of tools for the iPad designed specifically for general aviation and corporate pilots. Flight planning, charts, interactive maps, weather briefing resources and navigation capabilities; it’s all included. The app’s intuitive interface mirrors those on the newest Garmin touchscreen avionics so you can go seamlessly from preflight to inflight. Plan Garmin Pilot’s powerful capabilities start with pre-flight planning, providing pilots with the most comprehensive aviation weather information to make better-informed flight decisions. Pilots can check NEXRAD radar, visible and infrared cloud imagery, METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, NOTAMs, winds and temperature aloft, TFRs and lightning data. With Garmin Pilot, data can be displayed over Garmin’s interactive maps that support track-up navigation, VFR sectional or an IFR low or high en-route chart to visualize the weather for your route. Add text-based weather widgets and use the exclusive NavTrack feature to view weather along the planned route. File With Garmin Pilot, users can easily enter a flight plan and interactively edit it on the map. Pre-loaded forms make it quick to save and reuse data for frequently flown routes. And when the flight plan is ready, Garmin Pilot makes it simple to file, amend or close the flight plan via Leidos Flight Service or DUATS. Fly Garmin Pilot provides full en-route navigation capability on its moving map. Pilots can also navigate with Garmin’s patented panel, a GPS-driven instrument pack with a graphical HSI directional display and indicators for groundspeed, altitude and vertical speed. After takeoff, pilots can continue to view real-time weather in the U.S. and traffic information by wirelessly connecting to Garmin’s GDL 50 series portable ADS-B Receiver (sold separately). Log Garmin Pilot includes a comprehensive electronic logbook that syncs with flyGarmin. The logbook automatically generates entries based upon GPS data collected during the flight, tracks currency, supports manual entries, endorsements and creates reports. Garmin Pilot U.S. Standard: - Rich, interactive maps support Track-Up navigation - Charts: VFR Sectionals, low and high IFR en-route, airport diagrams and approach procedures - Ability to view Jeppesen Terminal Charts (Jeppesen echart subscription required) - Weather Maps: Animated radar, Infrared and Visible Satellite, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Lightning, TFRs and more! - Extensive text products: METARs, TAFs, Winds Aloft, PIREPs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Area Forecasts and NOTAMs - AOPA Airport Directory - Weight and Balance - Checklists - Flight plan filing via Leidos Flight Services - Garmin patented navigation panel - Terrain and Obstacles - Smart Airspace - Fast Find predictive Waypoint Entry - Logbook - Optional VFR Premium: Synthetic Vision (SVX), Terrain and obstacle alerting, and Garmin SafeTaxi® - Optional IFR Premium: VFR Premium plus geo-referenced Garmin FliteCharts® Garmin Pilot has regional offerings for Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Features include: - Worldwide Jeppesen NavData - Rich, interactive maps support Track-Up navigation - Radar and Satellite imagery for Western Europe, U.S., Canada and Australia - Ability to view Jeppesen Terminal Charts (Jeppesen echart subscription required) - Worldwide METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, NOTAMs and winds aloft - VFR Flight Plan Filing - IFR autorouting and Flight plan filing in Europe - Terrain and Obstacles with alerting - Synthetic Vision (SVX) - Smart Airspace - Logbook - Optional VFR charts from DFS, IGN and NATS and IFR enroute charts from EuroControl - Optional Garmin FliteCharts® and SafeTaxi® diagrams available on a country-by-country basis *Note: Use of GPS running in the background may decrease battery life.* *Note: One subscription to Garmin Pilot may be used on three devices.*

About

PookieBSnow

Features
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PookieBSnow is your all-in-one ski trip planning companion, designed to help you make the most of every powder day. REAL-TIME CONDITIONS • Live snow reports and weather forecasts for ski resorts • Interactive weather radar and precipitation maps • Temperature, wind, and visibility overlays • Daily snow totals and base depth tracking PLAN TRIPS WITH FRIENDS • Create and share ski events with your crew • RSVP to trips and see who's going • Coordinate meetups at the mountain • Share your favorite runs and spots DISCOVER MOUNTAINS • Browse detailed resort information • View trail maps and terrain stats • Check lift status and operating hours • Find the best conditions near you PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE • Save your favorite resorts for quick access • Get notifications for powder alerts • Track your ski days and check-ins • Dark mode for easy viewing on the slopes Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned shredder, PookieBSnow helps you stay informed and connected so you never miss an epic day on the mountain. Download now and start planning your next adventure!

Screenshots

Garmin Pilot4 screens
PookieBSnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PookieBSnow at none against Garmin Pilot's 18. Garmin Pilot's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Garmin Pilot sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. PookieBSnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garmin Pilot ships an update fortnightly, PookieBSnow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Garmin Pilot versus PookieBSnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarmin PilotPookieBSnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size633 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarmin DCIKevin Lee

Bugs and requests

Garmin Pilot

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when viewing weather data
  • Weight and balance profile import/export issues
  • Database concierge not working as expected
  • Inability to file VFR flight plans in some regions
  • Groundspeed and track data not working on certain devices

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to mark up and annotate charts
  • Vertical navigation view
  • Cabin altitude/hypoxia warning
  • Apple Watch app
  • Passenger app for flight following
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  • Google Maps integration with user waypoints
  • Ability to import GPX/CSV waypoints
  • Printable logbook reports
  • More detailed weather imagery and forecasts

PookieBSnow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Garmin Pilot

One-time18
  • Canada Premium$74.99
  • Latin American Premium Upgrade$74.99
  • Europe Premium Upgrade$74.99
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  • U.S. Premium Upgrade$99.99
  • Africa Standard$109.99
  • Pilot Asia Standard$109.99
  • Australia Standard$109.99
  • Canada Standard$109.99
  • Europe Standard$109.99
  • Latin American Standard$109.99
  • U.S. Standard$109.99
  • Garmin Pilot Africa Premium$184.99
  • Garmin Pilot Canada Premium$184.99
  • Garmin Pilot Asia Premium$184.99
  • Garmin Pilot Europe Premium$184.99
  • Garmin Pilot Latin America Premium$184.99
  • Garmin Pilot U.S. Premium$209.99
  • Worldwide Premium$599.99
None

PookieBSnow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garmin Pilot free?
Garmin Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PookieBSnow free?
PookieBSnow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Garmin Pilot or PookieBSnow have ads?
Neither Garmin Pilot nor PookieBSnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garmin Pilot or PookieBSnow?
Garmin Pilot ships an update fortnightly, and PookieBSnow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Garmin Pilot was updated on September 26, 2026 and PookieBSnow on September 6, 2026.

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