# PilotGPT Aviation vs Simulator Station

The clearest difference is monetization model: Simulator Station at free with in-app purchases against PilotGPT Aviation's subscription. Simulator Station also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). PilotGPT Aviation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PilotGPT Aviation sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Simulator Station sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PilotGPT Aviation ships an update every 4 days, Simulator Station every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PilotGPT Aviation | Simulator Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotgpt-aviation/id6759131242/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **48** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 165 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stonks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821551048) | [Osama Nabel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775554419) |

## What reviewers say

### PilotGPT Aviation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotgpt-aviation/id6759131242)

This AI-powered flight planning tool acts as a copilot for pilots, offering intelligent route building, real-time aviation data, and AI chat for quick answers to aviation-specific questions. It integrates with existing EFB workflows and can even interact with uploaded aircraft manuals.

**Highlights:** VFR/IFR flight planning with interactive map, Smart route building with real-time data, AI chat for aviation queries, Upload and query aircraft POH, Works with limited connectivity, Multiple aircraft profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founder Edition Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PilotGPT | $29.99 | per month |
| PilotGPT | $49.99 | per month |
| PilotGPT | $99.99 | per year |
| PilotGPT | $279.99 | per year |
| Founder Edition Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| PilotGPT | $479.99 | per year |


### Simulator Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulator-station/id6775759816)

Enhance your flight simulation with a comprehensive companion app. It offers advanced cockpit control, flight planning tools, live traffic and weather data, and performance calculations for MSFS and X-Plane.

**Highlights:** Precision aircraft repositioning, Interactive 3D globe with live traffic/weather, Smart EFB with AI-powered NOTAMs, Airline-grade performance calculator, Voice-assisted checklists, Payload and fuel planner, Emergency and failure generator

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MSFS Monthly Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| X plane monthly pass | $2.99 | per month |
| MSFS Yearly Pass | $12.99 | per year |
| X plane yearly pass | $12.99 | per year |
| MSFS & X-Plane Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| MSFS & X-Plane Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| MSFS Lifetime Pass | $29.99 | one-time |
| X plane lifetime pass | $29.99 | one-time |
| X plane and MSFS Lifetime Pass | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PilotGPT Aviation free?

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

### Is Simulator Station free?

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

### Do PilotGPT Aviation or Simulator Station have ads?

Simulator Station shows ads; PilotGPT Aviation does not.

### Which is updated more often, PilotGPT Aviation or Simulator Station?

PilotGPT Aviation ships an update every 4 days, and Simulator Station every 3 weeks. Most recently, PilotGPT Aviation was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simulator Station on October 31, 2026.

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