# Readback vs Pilot Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: Pilot Assistant at 5.0 against Readback's 2.3. Pilot Assistant also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). Readback's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readback sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pilot Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readback has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Readback ships an update every 6 months, Pilot Assistant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readback | Pilot Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback/id593334194/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-assistant/id6465624414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Santiago Borja Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/581569234) | [Roman Maslov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656257160) |

## What reviewers say

### Readback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback/id593334194)

Streamline your air traffic control note-taking with this utility. Quickly record clearances and updates, eliminating the need for a physical scratchpad. Maintain a comprehensive log of all your flight information for better organization.

**Highlights:** Quickly capture ATC clearances, Record ATIS updates, Digital log of all clearances, Printable flight log, Add flight number to log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clearance Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Qwerty Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Azerty Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| CDU Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Qwertz Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pilot Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-assistant/id6465624414)

This app helps flight simulator enthusiasts by providing tools for managing flight files, navigating with airport maps and saved routes, and using a compass for emergency planning. It's designed to assist pilots during training and improve their emergency response skills.

**Highlights:** Save important flight files and checklists, World airport map with route creation, Save and mark important radio frequencies, Compass with markers for emergency planning, Create and save custom flight routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readback free?

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

### Is Pilot Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readback or Pilot Assistant?

Pilot Assistant is rated higher. Readback averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pilot Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Readback or Pilot Assistant have ads?

Neither Readback nor Pilot Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readback or Pilot Assistant?

Readback ships an update every 6 months, and Pilot Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, Readback was updated on June 8, 2026 and Pilot Assistant on August 21, 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.*