# Pilot vs ai.Orthodrome

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot | ai.Orthodrome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [amenai technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699434028) | [Narcyz Adamus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092865008) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-calculator/id6453560724)

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.

**Highlights:** Density Altitude Calculation, Wind Corrected Headings, Ground Speed Calculation, Time En Route Calculation, Essential Flight Leg Data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ai.Orthodrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiorthodrome/id6738966918)

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.

**Highlights:** Calculate orthodromes between points, Compare orthodrome with loxodrome, Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX, Copy route data to clipboard, Intuitive interface, Watch version available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5  Exports | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Exports | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot free?

Pilot costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ai.Orthodrome free?

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

### Do Pilot or ai.Orthodrome have ads?

Neither Pilot nor ai.Orthodrome shows ads.

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