Comparison

Aviation Trader vs PilotConnect

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

Head to head
About

Aviation Trader

Connect with buyers and sellers of new and used aircraft in Oceania. Browse thousands of listings for planes, helicopters, parts, and hangars. Easily manage your inventory and find your next aircraft or buyer.

Highlights
  • Thousands of aircraft listings
  • Personalized search filters
  • Detailed specifications and media
  • Watch List and Want-to-Buy ads
  • Consign inventory management
  • Connect with buyers and sellers
Features
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Discover the ultimate platform for buying and selling new and used aircraft in Oceania. Whether you're looking for jets, helicopters, turboprop or piston aircraft, aircraft parts, other aviation equipment, or even hangars, aviation services, and jobs, Aviation Trader makes it fast, easy, and secure to connect with buyers and sellers across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. EXPLORE THOUSANDS OF AIRCRAFT LISTINGS WITH PERSONALIZED SEARCH Browse a wide inventory of listings for various types of aircraft, including single and multi-engine planes, jets, helicopters, experimental/homebuilt aircraft, floatplanes, aviation equipment, and parts. Once you've narrowed your search, view detailed specifications, photos, and videos of your desired aircraft or parts. Contact sellers directly to secure the best deal that matches your needs. The Aviation Trader app features advanced search tools that allow you to filter listings by type, manufacturer, year, price range, condition, number of seats, and other specifications. Save time with personalized search filters to find exactly what you need. EASILY TRACK AIRCRAFT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING Create a private Watch List to save your favorite listings or post a "Want-to-Buy" ad to let sellers know what you're searching for. Stay updated with new listings and personalized alerts via email while browsing category pages that are updated daily with fresh inventory. CONSIGN YOUR INVENTORY FAST Whether you're a dealer or an independent seller, Aviation Trader connects you with thousands of qualified buyers actively searching for aircraft across Oceania. Consign your inventory with Aviation Trader to reach a regional audience. Click the “My Inventory” button in your Aviation Trader app and get transferred to the Sandhills Inventory Management app—your trusted and cost-effective way to track and manage inventory. Add listings, set prices, upload photos and videos, edit descriptions, and update your listings on the go—right from your iOS device. CHOOSE THE AVIATION TRADER APP FOR ALL YOUR AIRCRAFT NEEDS Whether you're upgrading your air fleet or selling aircraft, Aviation Trader connects you with a vast inventory of planes, helicopters, and aviation equipment, along with a large buyer audience in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. As part of Sandhills Global, Aviation Trader links you to a network of trusted equipment marketplaces, including Controller, Controller EMEA, Charter Hub, Aircraft Cost Calculator, and other trusted machinery marketplaces, catering to the broad list of industries from farming to mining. GET THE AVIATIONTRADER APP NOW Thousands of aircraft operator companies and private sellers trust Aviation Trader to manage their business. Download the app today to find your next aircraft or sell it with ease!

About

PilotConnect

This app connects pilots with aviation service providers like DPEs, CFIs, and mechanics. It offers secure in-app payments, aviation weather, airport data, and tools for providers to manage schedules and grow their business.

Highlights
  • Connect with DPEs, CFIs, and mechanics
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Aviation weather and radar
  • Airport diagrams and data
  • Provider schedule management
  • Discover new destinations
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PilotConnect is the marketplace for general aviation. Booking a checkride shouldn't take weeks of phone calls. Finding a CFI or mechanic shouldn't mean digging through forums. PilotConnect brings pilots and the providers who serve them into one place — so you can connect, book, and fly. FOR PILOTS Find and book the people who get you flying — designated examiners (DPEs), flight instructors (CFIs), and A&P mechanics — all in one place. Connect with other pilots, explore hundreds of aviation data points, and discover new destinations worth the flight. FOR PROVIDERS Create your schedule, set your preferences, and let pilots come to you. No more phone tag or missed bookings — manage your availability and grow your business on your terms. SECURE IN-APP PAYMENTS Book and pay in seconds. Pilots pay securely in-app; providers get paid fast — no invoicing, no chasing, no hassle. EVERYTHING IN ONE APP Full aviation weather, live radar, airport diagrams, frequencies, and detailed field data at your fingertips. Plan smarter, fly safer, and keep everything you need in a single place. Built by pilots, for pilots. From your first checkride to your thousandth hour, PilotConnect was built to help you in every step of your aviation journey! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aviation Trader4 screens
PilotConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aviation Trader at 4.9 against PilotConnect's 4.2. Aviation Trader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). PilotConnect's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PilotConnect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Aviation Trader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aviation Trader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aviation Trader ships an update every 2 months, PilotConnect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Aviation Trader versus PilotConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviation TraderPilotConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB83 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSandhills PacificPilot Connect App LLC

Customer experience

Aviation Trader

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%

PilotConnect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Aviation Trader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PilotConnect

Subscriptions2
  • Pilot Connect Premium$9.991 Month
  • Pilot Connect Premium$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Aviation Trader free?
Aviation Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PilotConnect free?
PilotConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aviation Trader or PilotConnect?
Aviation Trader is rated higher. Aviation Trader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PilotConnect averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Aviation Trader or PilotConnect have ads?
Neither Aviation Trader nor PilotConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aviation Trader or PilotConnect?
Aviation Trader ships an update every 2 months, and PilotConnect weekly. Most recently, Aviation Trader was updated on October 2, 2026 and PilotConnect on September 21, 2026.

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