Pilot vs ai.Orthodrome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pilot
This app calculates essential flight parameters like density altitude, wind-corrected headings, ground speed, and time en route for a specific leg. It focuses on providing core aviation calculations without unnecessary complexity.
- Density Altitude Calculation
- Wind Corrected Headings
- Ground Speed Calculation
- Time En Route Calculation
- Essential Flight Leg Data
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Calculates Density Altitude and Wind corrected headings, ground speed and time en route for a specific leg. No complications just the essentials.
ai.Orthodrome
Calculate the shortest distance between two points on a map and compare different routes. Export your route data in multiple formats or use the companion watch app for on-the-go navigation.
- Calculate orthodromes between points
- Compare orthodrome with loxodrome
- Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX
- Copy route data to clipboard
- Intuitive interface
- Watch version available
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Whether you’re a sailor, aviator, or traveler, this app is your ideal companion. Discover the reasons behind your flight’s route over Greenland with OrthoFinder! Discover OrthoFinder, the ultimate tool for quickly calculating the orthodrome (great-circle distance) on the map between selected points. Effortlessly export lists of segments with locations and desired courses in various formats, including PDF, CSV, GPX, or copy to clipboard. Compare orthodrome and loxodrome routes, and analyze the distance difference. The app also includes a watch version (excluding export options). Features: * Calculate orthodromes between points * Compare orthodrome with loxodrome and distance difference * Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard * Intuitive interface for easy navigation * Watch version available (export options not included) In-App Purchases: In the free version of the application, you initially have five available export options. Each export operation (whether to PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard) consumes one of these options. Once you reach the limit, you can purchase additional export options in increments of five or ten. Alternatively, you can opt for the full version, which eliminates all such limitations. * Free Version Export Limit: 5 exports initially available * Additional exports purchasable in increments of 5 or 10 Applied Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ai.Orthodrome at Free against Pilot's $1.99. Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, 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
ai.Orthodrome is free to download; Pilot costs $1.99 up front. ai.Orthodrome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pilot | ai.Orthodrome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | amenai technologies | Narcyz Adamus |
Customer experience
Pilot
ai.Orthodrome
In-app purchases
Pilot
No in-app purchases
ai.Orthodrome
- 5 Exports$1.99
- 10 Exports$2.99
- Full$19.99
