# FlashPass vs PilotsDiner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FlashPass at 203 against PilotsDiner's 1. PilotsDiner's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlashPass sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PilotsDiner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FlashPass against 5.0 for PilotsDiner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlashPass has 203 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 99% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashPass | PilotsDiner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpass/id491894369/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotsdiner/id6771588183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 99.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Movic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/491894372) | [vRotate Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771588185) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpass/id491894369)

Streamline U.S. and Mexico border flight manifest submissions. This app simplifies the eAPIS process, allowing pilots to quickly and accurately submit required passenger and crew information directly to customs and border protection. Features include data reuse, input validation, and document tracking for efficient compliance.

**Highlights:** Scan passport data for quick entry, Mexico APIS submissions, Submit manifests in under 30 seconds, Reuse previous data for faster creation, Input validation to prevent errors, Track document expiration dates, Web and iOS app synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Submission | $19.99 | one-time |
| Five Pack | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time filing eAPIS
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Streamlines border crossing process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with login/account access
- 🐛 Occasional issues with manifest submission

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Occasional issues with manifest submission

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Expanded airport/customs information
- Ability to store more detailed passenger information


### PilotsDiner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotsdiner/id6771588183)

Discover fly-in restaurants and airport-adjacent dining spots with this aviation community app. Browse locations on a map, read reviews, and engage in forum discussions. Signed-in users can contribute content and enhance the community database.

**Highlights:** Map-based restaurant discovery, Airport and restaurant detail pages, Community reviews and PIREPs, Forum discussions, User contributions (reviews, photos, logs), Premium tier for exclusive features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hangar Club Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Hangar Club Annual | $46.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashPass free?

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

### Is PilotsDiner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlashPass or PilotsDiner?

PilotsDiner is rated higher. FlashPass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while PilotsDiner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FlashPass or PilotsDiner have ads?

Neither FlashPass nor PilotsDiner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlashPass or PilotsDiner?

FlashPass ships an update weekly, and PilotsDiner weekly. Most recently, FlashPass was updated on October 13, 2026 and PilotsDiner on October 14, 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.*