Comparison

Readback vs Global Pilot App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Readback

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
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Good morning, Captain! Take your ATC note-taking to the next level. This app allows you to quickly capture ATC clearances, ATIS updates, and more—no more relying on a scratchpad, which isn’t the safest practice. Even the fastest controllers won’t slow you down. Jot down everything with ease and keep a complete log of all your clearances. Whether you’re taxiing at JFK, enroute to Los Angeles, or descending into Heathrow, this app ensures you stay organized and informed. You can even print your log and add your flight number for a full flight record. A must-have tool for every phase of flight.

About

Global Pilot App

Features
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Designed for pilots by pilots, the Global Pilot App is a must-have tool for Global Pilots. Streamlining numerous aspects of flight planning and execution, this app ensures that you have more time to focus on what you do best - flying. Key Features: Crew Rest Planner: Prioritize safety and efficiency with our advanced crew rest planner. This feature helps you manage fatigue by scheduling optimal rest periods, ensuring you're always at your best when in the cockpit. Duty Time Calculator: Stay compliant with EASA Subpart Q FTL with our intuitive duty time calculator. Refueling Calculator: Make precise fuel decisions with our refueling calculator. Whether you're planning for long-haul flights or short hops, calculate the exact fuel requirements for your journey. Aviation Units Converter: Effortlessly convert between various aviation units. From altitude and speed to weight and volume, this feature simplifies complex calculations, saving you time and reducing errors.

Screenshots

Global Pilot App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Global Pilot App at none against Readback's 5. Global Pilot App also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). Readback's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readback ships an update every 6 months, Global Pilot App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Readback versus Global Pilot App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadbackGlobal Pilot App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago Borja LopezAntoine Ishak

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Readback

One-time5
  • Clearance Keypad$0.99
  • Qwerty Keypad$0.99
  • Azerty Keypad$0.99
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  • CDU Keypad$0.99
  • Qwertz Keypad$0.99
None

Global Pilot App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readback free?
Readback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Global Pilot App free?
Global Pilot App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Readback or Global Pilot App have ads?
Neither Readback nor Global Pilot App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readback or Global Pilot App?
Readback ships an update every 6 months, and Global Pilot App every 10 days. Most recently, Readback was updated on October 3, 2026 and Global Pilot App on October 11, 2026.

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