# PilotGuard vs FlightCheck

The clearest difference is monetization model: PilotGuard at free against FlightCheck's free with in-app purchases. FlightCheck's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PilotGuard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FlightCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PilotGuard against 5.0 for FlightCheck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightCheck has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PilotGuard ships an update every 8 days, FlightCheck every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PilotGuard | FlightCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotguard/id6762247709/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightcheck-pilot-checklist/id6772852385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edwin Coronado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893537682) | [Lucas Thal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771625843) |

## What reviewers say

### PilotGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotguard/id6762247709)

This tool helps pilots make informed go/no-go decisions for every flight by assessing risks using the FAA's FRAT and PAVE frameworks. It automatically fetches live weather data and allows users to set personal minimums for a comprehensive pre-flight evaluation.

**Highlights:** FAA FRAT and PAVE framework integration, Live METAR and TAF weather data fetching, Automated weather pre-filling, Customizable personal minimums, Runway analysis with crosswind/tailwind components, FAA-sourced risk mitigation suggestions, Flight history and trend tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### FlightCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightcheck-pilot-checklist/id6772852385)

This app provides comprehensive digital checklists for pilots, covering normal, emergency, and abnormal procedures. It offers quick-reference performance data and syncs preferences across devices. Always verify information with your aircraft's POH.

**Highlights:** Phase-by-phase normal procedures, Emergency and abnormal procedures, V-speeds and performance data, Cross-device sync, Favorites and notes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlightCheck Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| FlightCheck Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PilotGuard free?

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

### Is FlightCheck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PilotGuard or FlightCheck?

PilotGuard and FlightCheck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do PilotGuard or FlightCheck have ads?

Neither PilotGuard nor FlightCheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PilotGuard or FlightCheck?

PilotGuard ships an update every 8 days, and FlightCheck every 5 days. Most recently, PilotGuard was updated on October 6, 2026 and FlightCheck on October 1, 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.*