Comparison

Run vs Pilot Flows

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

Head to head
About

Run

Features
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Run-Up Simulator is a procedural training tool for practicing aviation cockpit checklists through direct interaction with a cockpit panel. Train by completing checklist steps in sequence—tap the correct cockpit control to progress through each procedure. Procedures • Engine Start • Run-Up • Shutdown Training Modes • Practice Mode: immediate feedback if you select the wrong control or perform steps out of order • Assessment Mode: no hints—complete the procedure and receive a final score report Designed for structured learning • Clear step guidance and progress tracking • Results summary including accuracy, mistakes, and completion time • Controls use consistent interaction behavior to support repeatable training and evaluation Disclaimer: For educational training and familiarization only. This app does not replace approved aircraft checklists, documentation, or instructor guidance.

About

Pilot Flows

Create interactive checklists by overlaying numbered steps on cockpit photos. Practice procedures through guided modes, quizzes, or random challenges. Track progress and organize complex flows for any aircraft.

Highlights
  • Interactive cockpit checklists
  • Practice and quiz modes
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable subflows
  • Exportable checklists
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Pilot Flows - Learn Your Plane Master your cockpit flows by building interactive checklists directly on your cockpit photo. How it works: • Import a photo of your cockpit, then tap to place numbered steps on switches, knobs, and displays. Organize steps into color-coded subflows with section dividers. Connect the dots (literally) with automatic flow arrows that show the sequence at a glance. Practice until it's second nature: • Practice Mode: follow along step by step with on-screen prompts • Quiz Mode: test yourself from memory with no hints • Random Find-It: locate steps in shuffled order • Slideshow: present flows step by step for classroom instruction • Track your scores and progress over time Built for pilots, by a pilot: • Works with any aircraft: GA, turboprop, jet, or simulator • Multiple subflows per procedure (Pilot Flying, Pilot Monitoring) • Section dividers to organize complex flows • Export as image or print-ready PDF checklist • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • Dark-themed UI designed for readability A subscription is required to use the application. Pilot Flows Pro: $5.99/week or $49.99/year: • Unlimited aircraft and flows • Clean exports without watermark • Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. T&C: https://github.com/SebastianRubina/pilotflows-legal/blob/main/terms-and-conditions.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/SebastianRubina/pilotflows-legal/blob/main/privacy-policy.md EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Run1 screens
Pilot Flows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run at none against Pilot Flows's 3. Run also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Pilot Flows sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run ships an update every 4 days, Pilot Flows weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run versus Pilot Flows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunPilot Flows
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnakin YanezaSebastian Rubina

In-app purchases

None

Run

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pilot Flows

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Run free?
Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Flows free?
Pilot Flows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run or Pilot Flows have ads?
Neither Run nor Pilot Flows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run or Pilot Flows?
Run ships an update every 4 days, and Pilot Flows weekly. Most recently, Run was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pilot Flows on October 11, 2026.

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