Duty vs TheProPilotApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Duty
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Duty-Rest is a professional aviation tool designed to simplify and optimize inflight crew rest management for long-range operations. Quickly calculate and distribute crew rest periods between pilots and cabin crew while maintaining a clear overview of all active and upcoming rest intervals. Designed for real-world airline operations, Duty-Rest helps crews coordinate rest schedules efficiently, reduce workload, and improve situational awareness during flight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TheProPilotApp
This app streamlines pilot operations by automatically importing flight releases and schedules. It offers real-time OOOI tracking, crew synchronization, and comprehensive airport data, all while ensuring privacy and offline functionality.
- Flight release import
- Live activity & dynamic island
- Cockpit crew sync
- Automatic schedule import
- Smart flight logging
- Airport database
- Offline functionality
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PROPILOT - THE COMPLETE PILOT LOGBOOK AND FLIGHT OPS APP Built by an airline captain, for pilots who fly the line. PERFECT FOR: Airline pilots (121 operations) Cargo pilots Corporate pilots Charter operators Flight instructors (CFI/CFII) Private pilots TOP FEATURES: FLIGHT RELEASE IMPORT Import PDF flight releases directly from Comply365 or navtech Auto-parses trip number, aircraft, crew, legs, fuel, and fly-away kit Creates or updates trips automatically from your release Stores flight release and Weight & Balance PDFs with each trip Aircraft maintenance status (TAT, service check, A-check) at a glance LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND Real-time OOOI tracking right on your lock screen Dynamic Island shows your active flight at a glance Departure, arrival, and flight status always visible Updates live as you log times — no need to unlock your phone COCKPIT CREW SYNC Sync trip data with your crew over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi No internet required — works gate-to-gate Captain and First Officer stay in sync automatically Perfect for multi-crew 121 operations AUTOMATIC SCHEDULE IMPORT Import your airline schedule from crew scheduling (iCal format) Auto-generates trips with all flight details Background sync keeps schedule updated Works with any airline (customizable import profiles) SMART FLIGHT LOGGING Automatic time calculations (block, flight, duty) GPS flight tracking with automatic takeoff/landing detection Import from ForeFlight FAR 117 duty time monitoring Export to PDF, CSV for your records COMPREHENSIVE AIRPORT DATABASE 5,000+ airports worldwide with frequencies, runways, navaids 164+ verified FBOs with phone numbers, fuel prices, amenities Community-updated fuel prices and reviews Current METAR/TAF weather at every airport Winds aloft forecasts for flight planning APPLE WATCH COMPANION Full duty timer on your wrist View next flight details Trip overview at a glance Real-time sync with iPhone Works independently with GPS WORKS OFFLINE Full functionality without internet All airports and FBOs included Weather data cached Perfect for deadhead flights or areas with no signal FAR 117 COMPLIANCE Duty time tracking with limit warnings Flight/duty time logs for FAA compliance Currency tracking Professional reports ready for audits FBO AND OPERATIONS TOOLS Get notified when approaching your preferred FBO Quick-dial your airline OPS Access FAA airport diagrams Crew car and amenity information Handling fees and fuel prices PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device iCloud sync (private, encrypted) No tracking, no analytics, no data mining Face ID/Touch ID protection available WHAT PILOTS ARE SAYING: "Finally, a logbook app built by someone who actually flies for a living." "The schedule import feature alone is worth it." WHY PROPILOT? Built by a Part 121 captain who was tired of clunky logbook apps that don't understand airline operations. ProPilot handles multi-leg days, duty time tracking, schedule imports, flight release parsing, and all the real-world stuff that airline pilots deal with daily. No subscriptions. No hidden costs. No ads. Just a solid tool built by a pilot, for pilots. DOWNLOAD FREE TODAY and see why pilots are switching to ProPilot! Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch (iOS 17+, watchOS 10+) iCloud sync keeps everything in sync across all your devices Privacy Policy: https://www.thepropilotapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Duty at every 3 days against TheProPilotApp's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Duty sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and TheProPilotApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Duty ships an update every 3 days, TheProPilotApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Duty | TheProPilotApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Handl | Jeffrey Kadans |
In-app purchases
Duty
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$1.991 Year
TheProPilotApp
- ProPilot Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual$79.991 Year









