# VIRFuel vs PilotBox

The clearest difference is rating: PilotBox at 4.9 against VIRFuel's 3.0. PilotBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). VIRFuel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PilotBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VIRFuel asks for nothing beyond the download.

PilotBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PilotBox has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VIRFuel ships an update every 9 months, PilotBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIRFuel | PilotBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virfuel/id415151177/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotbox/id1611225969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BearCode](https://appshunter.io/developer/415138612) | [Aero Notion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509733848) |

## What reviewers say

### VIRFuel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virfuel/id415151177)

This app calculates fuel and weight for Boeing 787 and Airbus A350/330 aircraft, using Sabre flight plan data. It supports metric tonnes and Virgin Atlantic SOPs, allowing for updates with desired loads and actual figures from the loadsheet. It also provides fuel uplift calculations in Litres and USG, and can display aircraft fuel book data.

**Highlights:** Fuel and weight calculations for B787, A350/330, Sabre flight plan integration, Metric tonnes and Virgin Atlantic SOPs, Loadsheet data updates, Fuel uplift in Litres and USG, Aircraft Fuel Book representation, TAF and Metar report downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PilotBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotbox/id1611225969)

This aviation utility app provides pilots with automated weather reports, significant weather charts, and essential flight calculation tools. It offers features like fuel uplift calculation, temperature altitude corrections, and a coordinates converter, accessible on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Automated Weather (METAR & TAF), Significant Weather Charts, Fuel Uplift Calculator, Temperature Altitude Corrections, iPhone Widgets, Watch App, Coordinates Converter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIRFuel free?

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

### Is PilotBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VIRFuel or PilotBox?

PilotBox is rated higher. VIRFuel averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PilotBox averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do VIRFuel or PilotBox have ads?

Neither VIRFuel nor PilotBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIRFuel or PilotBox?

VIRFuel ships an update every 9 months, and PilotBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, VIRFuel was updated on September 12, 2026 and PilotBox on September 21, 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.*