# Wander vs Pilot

The clearest difference is rating: Pilot at 5.0 against Wander's 3.8. Pilot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Wander's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wander sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wander has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Wander's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilot's.

Wander ships an update every 2 days, Pilot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wander | Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wander-right-crowd-irl/id6474634049/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-tv-show-tracker/id6795659526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ActEarn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695427020) | [Lucas Venugopal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795659528) |

## What reviewers say

### Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wander-right-crowd-irl/id6474634049)

Connect with people nearby through group chats based on shared interests. This app focuses on meaningful conversations over profile swiping, offering a free way to find new friends and hangouts.

**Highlights:** Instant group chat invitations, No profile swiping, AI-powered friend matching, Interest-based connections, Free to use, Meaningful conversations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wander+ Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited DMs | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 Intro | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Intros | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Intros | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-tv-show-tracker/id6795659526)

Discover new TV shows with personalized recommendations based on your favorite actors and directors. Log, rate, and review episodes, seasons, and shows. Share your viewing habits and curated lists with friends and collaborate on watchlists.

**Highlights:** Personalized show recommendations, Log, rate, and review content, Track viewing history, Create and share custom lists, Follow friends' activity, Collaborative watchlists, New episode notifications

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wander free?

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

### Is Pilot free?

Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wander or Pilot?

Pilot is rated higher. Wander averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Pilot averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wander or Pilot have ads?

Wander shows ads; Pilot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wander or Pilot?

Wander ships an update every 2 days, and Pilot every 4 days. Most recently, Wander was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pilot on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*