Connected Panel vs Pilot Display
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connected Panel
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Connected Panel is used to configure the CG100 Connected Gateway hardware after it has been installed in the aircraft. Both dealers and customers may access and manage configuration settings for the CG100 and Connected™ Panel system using the Connected Panel app. Connected Panel is a revolutionary, patent-pending technology that securely connects your mobile devices to your aircraft’s panel-mounted avionics, via an interface with Aspen’s Evolution Multi-function Flight Display. Evolution Flight Displays are designed to network with a variety of certified avionics from many manufacturers, making the Evolution system a natural hub for access to and control of flight data. As a pilot, Connected Panel technology allows you to tie your world together seamlessly into a fully integrated flying experience. Upload your flight plan, tune your radio with a touch, record flight data, automate maintenance records...the possibilities are endless. Visit www.connectedpanel.com/partners to view the list of partners that are developing Connected Panel enabled hardware and software.
Pilot Display
This app serves as a companion for ARS and ION devices, offering pilots navigational aid and real-time aircraft information. Passengers can also view live video feeds and data overlays for enhanced situational awareness.
- Live streaming video (up to 3 channels)
- Customizable data overlays (over 20 fields)
- Multiple video layout options
- Gimbal, Marker, Vehicle Follow, and Camera Follow modes
- User-configurable display fields and text color
- Support for various measurement units
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Pilot Display is the iOS companion application for the Shotover Systems ARS and ION devices. Pilot Display is designed to be viewed by the pilot to provide a navigational aid when flying to a location, or a search pattern. The application can also be used by any passengers or crew who may be interested in information about the aircraft or viewing live video. Pilot Display supports live streaming video for up to three channels. You can view what the cameras are recording or what the ARS screen is displaying all in real-time. Flick up or down on the video to switch channels. Tap the screen to show the settings option and configure Pilot Display. Flick left and right to change the view. Video can be turned on or off at any time and viewed in three different layouts: - Thumbnail Video - Full Screen Video - Full Screen Video with Overlays Pilot Display provides lots of data overlays. Over 20 different data fields are available depending on the current system mode. Gimbal Mode provides information about the gimbal and camera: - Aircraft Absolute Heading - Camera Field of View - Camera Slant Range - Camera Target Absolute Heading - Camera Target Relative Heading - Camera Elevation Absolute Angle - Aircraft Altitude (AMSL / AGL) - Aircraft Speed - Orbit Helper Radius - TGT Coordinates Marker Mode provides information about a specific point of interest in addition to all of the Gimbal Mode information: - Marker Address - Marker Absolute Heading - Marker Relative Heading - Marker Estimated Time to Arrival - Marker Estimated Time Enroute - Marker Ground Distance - Marker Coordinates Vehicle Follow Mode provides information about a search pattern, plus most of the Gimbal Mode information: - Offset shows how far left or right of the ideal search pattern the aircraft is - Next Waypoint Estimated Time To Arrival - Next Waypoint Estimated Time Enroute - Distance Remaining in Search Pattern - Distance Completed in Search Pattern - Distance to next waypoint Camera Follow Mode provides information about a camera search pattern including most information from the Gimbal and Vehicle Follow Modes. No offset is provided in this mode. All fields are user reconfigurable - just tap and select to customize your layout. You can even select the color of the text for enhanced visibility. Fields can be viewed in several measurement units. Your mission system will need to be configured to use a WIFI access point if not already installed. Please contact your support representative to discuss updating and enabling the Pilot Display feature. Please note that ION support will require software version 2.X or above.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilot Display at every 2 months against Connected Panel's every 12 months. Pilot Display also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Connected Panel's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connected Panel ships an update every 12 months, Pilot Display every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connected Panel | Pilot Display |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aspen Avionics, Inc. | Earthscape |
In-app purchases
Connected Panel
No in-app purchases
Pilot Display
No in-app purchases








