Comparison

PilotPocket vs Universal Load Controller

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

Head to head
About

PilotPocket

This app is a comprehensive tool for EU drone pilots, offering real-time airspace information, AI-powered regulation assistance, and a flight simulator. It also includes features for managing licenses, logging flights, and preparing for exams, ensuring safe and compliant drone operation.

Highlights
  • Real-time EU airspace map
  • AI-powered regulation assistant
  • Flight simulator with drills
  • Digital certificate wallet
  • Flight logbook with export
  • License exam prep
  • Pre-flight checklist
Features
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PilotPocket — Fly Safe, Always With You The all-in-one companion for EU drone pilots. From AI-powered regulation answers to a built-in flight simulator, PilotPocket helps you fly compliantly, confidently, and safely. AIRSPACE MAP Real-time airspace zones and restrictions across all EU countries. Tap any zone for rules, altitude limits, and exact regulations. Includes nature reserves, hospitals, schools, prisons, police stations, and stadiums — all available offline. JARVAN AI ASSISTANT Ask anything about EU drone regulations and get instant answers backed by official EUROCONTROL and national aviation documents. Perfect for last-minute questions before a flight. FLIGHT SIMULATOR (NEW) Train your skills with 12 challenging drills — fly A to B, hit checkpoints, master the figure-eight, or capture a smooth orbit. Dual virtual joysticks like a real RC remote, realistic flight physics with wind, and a global leaderboard to compete worldwide. DIGITAL CERTIFICATE WALLET Add your A1/A3, A2, or STS operator certificate and generate an Apple Wallet pass. Access your license anytime, even offline. QR CODE VERIFICATION Each certificate generates a scannable QR code that links to your official license verification. Perfect for inspections. FLIGHT LOGBOOK Log every flight with date, duration, location, and drone details. Track total flights, hours, busiest day, longest flight, and weekly streak. Export to PDF anytime. LEARNING & EXAM PREP Study for the A1/A3 and A2 license exams with flashcards and quizzes using spaced repetition. Reading material organized by topic. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST Run a comprehensive safety checklist before every flight — license, registration, drone condition, insurance, airspace, NOTAM, weather. DRONE FLEET MANAGEMENT Register all your drones with serial numbers and details. Quickly select the right one when logging a flight. EU-COMPLIANT OPERATOR TAGS Generate QR-coded operator tags for your drones. Print and attach in seconds. EXPIRATION REMINDERS Never miss a license renewal. Push notifications and email reminders before your certificate expires. SECURE & PRIVATE Your data is stored locally on your device. No cloud storage, no tracking, fully GDPR compliant. — PilotPocket Pro unlocks all features: • Monthly — €4.99/month (auto-renewable) • Yearly — €29.99/year (auto-renewable, best value) • Lifetime — €99.99 (one-time purchase) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://pilotpocket.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://pilotpocket.app/terms

About

Universal Load Controller

Features
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Universal Load Controller — Professional Battery Testing Control your Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load from your iPhone or iPad for precise battery capacity testing, logging and analysis. BEFORE YOU BUY — COMPATIBILITY iOS cannot use classic Bluetooth SPP, which is what the stock DL24/DL24P Bluetooth module uses. Please check the following list first. WORKS FULLY — DL24 firmware v5.1 (+ BLE serial adapter) • Direct setpoints: discharge current and cutoff voltage sent from the app • Start / stop of the load from the app • Read-back of the applied settings • Automated multi-phase test cycles (discharge, rest, ramp) • Live values, charts, capacity/energy logging, CSV and PDF export WORKS WITH LIMITS — DL24 firmware v1.1 (legacy) • Firmware v1.1 accepts button emulation only: SETUP, OK/On-Off, +/- • It does NOT accept direct commands for exact current or cutoff values • Therefore automated app cycles are blocked on v1.1 by design — the app tells you instead of applying a wrong setpoint to your cell • Recommended use: set current and cutoff manually on the DL24, then use the app in Manual mode for live values, timing, logging, charts and export • Select "Firmware v1.1" in Settings, Protocol, so the app uses the matching command set DOES NOT WORK • Stock classic-Bluetooth (SPP) module: iOS does not allow regular apps to use SPP. A BLE serial module or BLE-to-serial bridge is required. • USB / HID connection to the load (iOS has no equivalent of the vendor PC app) • CR / CP / CV modes: the Atorch protocol exposes only constant current (CC). Other modes can neither be read nor set — by any app, on any firmware. • iOS 16 or older — this app requires iOS 17.0 or newer. REQUIRED HARDWARE FOR A REAL CONNECTION • Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load, plus one of: - a BLE serial module (HM-10 or compatible, service FFE0 / characteristic FFE1) in place of the classic Bluetooth module, or - an external BLE-to-serial bridge exposing FFE0/FFE1 or the Nordic UART Service (6E400001-B5A3-F393-E0A9-E50E24DCCA9E) • Related Atorch meters advertising as DL24P, DL24_BLE, DL24, AT24, UD24, UD18 or DT24 are detected during the scan, but only the DL24 load family is supported for control. NO HARDWARE? Simulation Mode runs the complete app with a realistic simulated discharge, so you can evaluate every screen before buying an adapter. FEATURES BATTERY TESTING • Constant-current discharge with adjustable cutoff voltage • Real-time voltage, current, power and temperature • Capacity (mAh) and energy (Wh) measurement • Time and capacity limits LIVE DATA • Real-time discharge curves with zoom and pan • Voltage, current and capacity plots • Live Activity on the Lock Screen, Always-On Display and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets for the running test • Background Bluetooth so a test keeps logging TEST CYCLES (firmware v5.1) • Presets for LiPo, Li-Ion, LiFePO4 and NiMH • Custom cycles with discharge, rest and ramp phases EXPORT • CSV export of the full measurement log • PDF test report with the run summary • Share sheet support for both Perfect for battery capacity verification, cell matching and sorting, quality control, hobby electronics and lab use. SAFETY: You are testing real cells at real currents. Always verify current and cutoff values on the device itself, use protected cells or a current-limited bench setup, keep physical access to the load's stop control, and never leave a running test unattended. Universal Load Controller is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Atorch.

Screenshots

PilotPocket4 screens
Universal Load Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PilotPocket at Free against Universal Load Controller's $5.99. PilotPocket also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Universal Load Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

PilotPocket is free to download; Universal Load Controller costs $5.99 up front. PilotPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Universal Load Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PilotPocket ships an update every 3 days, Universal Load Controller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 4 level
PilotPocket versus Universal Load Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotPocketUniversal Load Controller
PriceFree — better$5.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuilherme SchwierskeHendrik Kaiser

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PilotPocket

Subscriptions2
  • PilotPocket Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PilotPocket Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$89.99
None

Universal Load Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PilotPocket free?
PilotPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Load Controller free?
Universal Load Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PilotPocket or Universal Load Controller have ads?
Neither PilotPocket nor Universal Load Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PilotPocket or Universal Load Controller?
PilotPocket ships an update every 3 days, and Universal Load Controller every 2 weeks. Most recently, PilotPocket was updated on October 3, 2026 and Universal Load Controller on September 28, 2026.

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