# Pitot vs FlightKit

The clearest difference is price: FlightKit at Free against Pitot's $2.99. FlightKit also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Pitot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FlightKit is free to download; Pitot costs $2.99 up front. FlightKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pitot asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pitot against 5.0 for FlightKit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightKit has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pitot ships an update every 4 days, FlightKit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitot | FlightKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitot-static-trainer/id6756033303/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightkit-pilot-toolbox/id6780031457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shan Moon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858114209) | [FlightKit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780031459) |

## What reviewers say

### Pitot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitot-static-trainer/id6756033303)

Learn how crucial flight instruments like airspeed indicators, altimeters, and vertical speed indicators function and what occurs during their failures. This interactive trainer offers realistic simulations and detailed lessons for student pilots and aviation instructors.

**Highlights:** Interactive simulator with analog and glass cockpits, Simulates various pitot-static system failure scenarios, Includes 7 lessons covering air data basics and instrument function, Quizzes to test knowledge after each lesson, Real-time response to flight parameter changes, Pitot heat control for icing conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlightKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightkit-pilot-toolbox/id6780031457)

This app serves as a comprehensive aviation toolbox for pilots of all levels. It offers weather forecasts, interactive charts, route planning, performance calculations, smart checklists, and logbook features. It also includes study materials and mock oral exams for checkride preparation.

**Highlights:** Live weather and charts, AI route planner, Weight & Balance calculator, Interactive checklists, Logbook and currency tracking, Checkride preparation, AI Examiner mock oral

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilot Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| FlightKit Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Pilot Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitot free?

Pitot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlightKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pitot or FlightKit?

Pitot and FlightKit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Pitot or FlightKit have ads?

Neither Pitot nor FlightKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pitot or FlightKit?

Pitot ships an update every 4 days, and FlightKit every 9 days. Most recently, Pitot was updated on October 30, 2026 and FlightKit on November 5, 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.*