Comparison

DronePass vs Pinstle

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

Head to head
About

DronePass

This app helps drone pilots plan and manage flight zones with map sketching, zone creation, and integrated notes. It provides real-time weather data, KP index forecasts, and sunrise/sunset alerts for safer operations. Manage multiple drones and sync data across devices.

Highlights
  • Map sketching and zone creation
  • Integrated notes with navigation links
  • Expiration date notifications for permits
  • Multi-drone management
  • Real-time cloud synchronization
  • Real-time weather and KP index data
  • Sunrise/sunset time alerts
Features
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β–  DronePass is a map sketching tool designed to let drone pilots directly design and manage their own filming and practice zones. β€’ Shape Drawing – Long-press the map screen to set the center point, then simply enter the distance (m) to instantly create a circular zone. β€’ Integrated Notes with Multiple Functions – The shape details window supports navigation links for addresses, phone number links, and hyperlinks for email and web addresses. β€’ Sketch Function – Draw lines directly on the map to record desired information. β€’ Expiration Date Notifications – Receive alerts for expiring filming permits. Expired shapes appear grayed out on the map for immediate identification. β€’ Multi-Drone Management – Register multiple drones and assign them to specific approved zones. β€’ Real-Time Cloud Synchronization – Sign in with your Apple or Google account to sync data in real time across devices, so you can use the same data across your devices. β€’ Real-time Weather Data – Check temperature, wind speed, wind direction, gusts, precipitation, visibility, and dew point risk index in real time for your current location (with location consent) or the map center. Evaluate safety based on drone weight. β€’ KP Index Forecast – Monitor the Geomagnetic Disturbance Index (KP) in real time and receive 48-hour forecasts to track space weather that may affect GPS accuracy. β€’ Sunrise/Sunset Time Alerts – Check sunrise and sunset times for your current location (with location consent) or the map center, with alerts 30 minutes and 10 minutes prior. β–  Data & Security β€’ DronePass stores all shape data locally on your device by default. Sign in with your Apple or Google account to sync data securely across devices via Firebase with encryption. β€’ Your current location is used only after you give optional location consent, and only to show your position on the map and for weather and sunrise/sunset information. Without consent, every feature works using the map center, and you can withdraw consent at any time in Settings. β–  DronePass Pro (auto-renewable annual subscription) β€’ Free plan: create up to 30 shapes, 100 sketch lines, and 3 drones. Data you already created is kept, and editing and deleting are unlimited. β€’ DronePass Pro: create unlimited shapes, sketch lines, and drones for β‚©29,000 per year (local prices apply in each country or region). Purchasing requires signing in. β€’ The subscription lasts one year and renews automatically at the same price and length unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel it in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. β€’ Accounts created before 00:00 KST on November 6, 2026 and users who downloaded a version earlier than 3.6.0 can use Pro free of charge for as long as DronePass is offered. β€’ Terms of Service: https://sciencefiction.co.kr/dronepass/terms/termsofservice_en.txt β€’ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β€’ Privacy Policy: https://sciencefiction.co.kr/dronepass/privacy/ β–  Supported Devices β€’ iOS 17.6 or later - Optimized for iPhone 12 and later models Design your own safe flight map with DronePass today!

About

Pinstle

Features
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Pinstle makes adding images and links to your self-hosted Pinry boards feel instant, clean, and effortless. Built for speed and reliability, it integrates directly into the share sheetβ€”so your flow never breaks. While you can view public Pinry sites (for instance https://pins.createweb.uk/), without an API token you will not be able to save pins! Why You’ll Love It Lightning-fast saving Save tagged images and URLs to Pinry straight from Photos, Safari, or any app that supports sharing.. Requires API token. Modern, minimalist UI Create new pins via sharing with a single tap. No awkward dialogues and settings. View your pins in a stripped-down gallery that works the way the way you do! Zero-friction setup Configure your Base URL, API Token, and Default Board ID in seconds. Token optional if you only browse public boards. Secure by default Your API token lives safely in a shared Keychain and syncs cleanly between the main app and the share extension. Smart image handling Automatic HEIC to JPEG conversion ensures maximum compatibility with your Pinry server. If you run Pinry, this is the companion app your workflow has been missingβ€”simple, fast, and beautifully tuned for everyday use. ---- Pinstle is an independent client designed for Pinry. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the official Pinry open-source project.

Screenshots

DronePass4 screens
Pinstle4 screens

Verdict

The call

DronePass and Pinstle are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DronePass versus Pinstle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDronePassPinstle
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScience Fiction Inc.Todd Faulls

In-app purchases

None

DronePass

No in-app purchases

None

Pinstle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DronePass free?
DronePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinstle free?
Pinstle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DronePass or Pinstle have ads?
Neither DronePass nor Pinstle shows ads.

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