# Pilot Magazine vs Reply Coach

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reply Coach at every 2 days against Pilot Magazine's every 11 months. Pilot Magazine's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Reply Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pilot Magazine ships an update every 11 months, Reply Coach every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Magazine | Reply Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-magazine/id487588473/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Key Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/780595569) | [Imbram Wojdak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883791748) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-magazine/id487588473)

Explore the world of aviation with Britain's best-selling general aviation magazine. Discover flight tests, travel articles, news, and gear, all presented with stunning photography. Access a vast archive of past issues and utilize powerful search functionality.

**Highlights:** Preview editions before purchase, Access archive of 100 back issues, New search functionality, Flight tests and travel articles, News and technique features, Stunning photography

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilot Magazine | $2.99 | per month |
| Pilot Magazine Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Pilot Magazine | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Pilot Magazine 3 Months | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Pilot Magazine | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Pilot Magazine | $26.99 | per year |
| Pilot Magazine 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Pilot Magazine August 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pilot Magazine December 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pilot Magazine October 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Reply Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reply-coach-texting-assistant/id6763066524)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Magazine free?

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

### Is Reply Coach free?

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

### Do Pilot Magazine or Reply Coach have ads?

Neither Pilot Magazine nor Reply Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot Magazine or Reply Coach?

Pilot Magazine ships an update every 11 months, and Reply Coach every 2 days. Most recently, Pilot Magazine was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reply Coach on October 16, 2026.

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