Comparison

Global Pilot App vs Q400

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

Head to head
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.

About

Q400

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Fast, accurate takeoff and landing performance for the DHC-8-402 (Q400) โ€” built by pilots, for pilots. Q400 Performance Calculator turns AFM tables into instant results on the flight deck. Enter your conditions and get V-speeds, weight limits, and runway-specific numbers in seconds โ€” no paper charts, no guesswork. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Takeoff โ€” V1/VR/V2, max weights and limit codes for dry, wet, tailwind, MEL and contaminated runway conditions โ€ข Reduced (assumed-temperature) takeoff with torque selection โ€ข Landing โ€” Vref, Vtarget, Vmax, go-around speeds with wind and contamination corrections โ€ข Cruise โ€” LRC, ISC, HSC, MCR plus single-engine and holding performance โ€ข Missed approach climb gradients โ€ข De-icing / icing speed corrections applied automatically โ€ข Built-in airport and runway database โ€” elevation, length, slope, shift Designed around a clean cockpit-style interface: high-contrast values, dark display, and a layout that reads at a glance under any lighting. This app is a planning aid. Always cross-check results against the approved Aircraft Flight Manual and your operator's procedures. The pilot in command remains responsible for all performance decisions. SUBSCRIPTION Q400 Performance Calculator is available with a 7-day free trial, then $5/month or $30/year. Your subscription unlocks all calculators and runway data. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://starbuck-dev.github.io/Q400Performance/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://starbuck-dev.github.io/Q400Performance/privacy/ Privacy first โ€” no account required, no personal data collected, no tracking. Calculate with confidence. Download Q400 Performance Calculator today.

Screenshots

Global Pilot App4 screens
Q4004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Global Pilot App at none against Q400's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Q400 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Global Pilot App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Global Pilot App versus Q400: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobal Pilot AppQ400
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntoine IshakMacLaren's Studio

In-app purchases

None

Global Pilot App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Q400

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Global Pilot App free?
Global Pilot App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Q400 free?
Q400 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Global Pilot App or Q400 have ads?
Neither Global Pilot App nor Q400 shows ads.

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