Comparison

iDocBrowser vs Compass Pilot Selection

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

Head to head
About

iDocBrowser

Features
Read full description

iDocBrowser is an iOS client for keeping up to date with your airline employers flight operational documentation via the DocBrowser Content Distribution System. The app supports both PDF and various XML document formats (Such as Boeing FTID, GDS XR Aviation, YonderMinds) with full text search across all documents. Additionally the app can be used to distribute training material and videos in the most commonly used formats. Please note that this application is only meant for users with access to an DocBrowser Content Distribution Server. Specific server and user account information is required in order to retrieve any documents with this application.

About

Compass Pilot Selection

Features
Read full description

The COMPASS app introduces the concept of remote testing by allowing candidates to take their assessments from virtually anywhere in the world, with internet access only required to login and upload results. The COMPASS app contains several tests that assess the student cognitive, eye hand coordination and personality. COMPASS software provides ATOs and Airlines with the tools to efficiently and reliably select candidate pilots, ranging from students to experienced aviators. Our in-house development team is also dedicated to releasing frequent updates, including new features and important bug fixes, based on the valuable feedback our support team receives. A client account or token that is supplied by invitation is required to gain access to our pilot selection services. If you are an ATO, Airline or Training Organization and would like to create an account or would like to receive more information about the product, please contact Compass.

Screenshots

iDocBrowser1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass Pilot Selection at fortnightly against iDocBrowser's every 3 months. Compass Pilot Selection also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDocBrowser ships an update every 3 months, Compass Pilot Selection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
iDocBrowser versus Compass Pilot Selection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDocBrowserCompass Pilot Selection
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPad
Requires iOS18.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIT Flight Ops Solutions ABCompass International BV

In-app purchases

None

iDocBrowser

No in-app purchases

None

Compass Pilot Selection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDocBrowser free?
iDocBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Pilot Selection free?
Compass Pilot Selection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iDocBrowser or Compass Pilot Selection have ads?
Neither iDocBrowser nor Compass Pilot Selection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDocBrowser or Compass Pilot Selection?
iDocBrowser ships an update every 3 months, and Compass Pilot Selection fortnightly. Most recently, iDocBrowser was updated on November 6, 2026 and Compass Pilot Selection on October 27, 2026.

Other comparisons