# Pilot vs Tulip Valley

The clearest difference is ads: Tulip Valley at none against Pilot's shown. Tulip Valley also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (211K vs 1) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tulip Valley holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot has 211K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot | Tulip Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id474259675/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tulip-valley/id1671258566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pilot Flying J](https://appshunter.io/developer/474259678) | [468 Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114081661) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id474259675)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps drivers maximize their stops on the road. It offers faster rewards, mobile fueling, and the ability to reserve amenities like showers and parking. Easily find Pilot stores and the services you need for your journey.

**Highlights:** Simplified rewards program, Order food and drinks, Reserve showers and parking, Mobile fueling, Find store amenities

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile fueling
- 🚀 Easy shower reservations
- 👍 Good fuel prices and quality products
- 👍 Clean and well-equipped stores
- 👍 Helpful and friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Issues with mobile fueling and points tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent shower availability and wait times
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive app navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or verify accounts
- Inconsistent points tracking and redemption
- Shower reservations not clearing properly
- Parking reservations getting stuck in the app
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to reserve multiple showers at once
- Option to view shower queue length in the app
- Integration with Apple Wallet for loyalty card and payments
- Improved parking reservation system within the app
- Better communication about app maintenance and outages


### Tulip Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tulip-valley/id1671258566)

Discover Skagit Valley's attractions and earn rewards for your exploration. This app guides you through recommended itineraries, helps you collect points at various locations, and allows you to redeem them for goods and services.

**Highlights:** Discover local attractions and businesses, Earn points by visiting locations, Redeem points for goods and services, View recommended itineraries, Track your point total, Share locations with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot free?

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

### Is Tulip Valley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pilot or Tulip Valley?

Tulip Valley is rated higher. Pilot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 211K ratings, while Tulip Valley averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pilot or Tulip Valley have ads?

Pilot shows ads; Tulip Valley does not.

---

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