# TimePal PRO vs Pilot

The clearest difference is price: Pilot at Free against TimePal PRO's $2.99. TimePal PRO's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pilot is free to download; TimePal PRO costs $2.99 up front. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. TimePal PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimePal PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TimePal PRO's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pilot's.

TimePal PRO ships an update every 3 months, Pilot every 31 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimePal PRO | Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepal-pro/id680265327/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-abbr/id1514884438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMafia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064412019) | [Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas](https://appshunter.io/developer/558476272) |

## What reviewers say

### TimePal PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepal-pro/id680265327)

Easily plan calls and meetings across different time zones. See selected city times on a grid, check for holidays and calendar conflicts, and find the perfect meeting slot for everyone. You can also create events and email the meeting plan directly.

**Highlights:** Time zone grid view, Public holiday indicators, Calendar conflict checks, Meeting group setup, Drag-to-select time range, Create calendar events, Email meeting plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-abbr/id1514884438)

This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.

**Highlights:** Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations, Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines, Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more, Fast and intuitive search functionality, Created by a pilot for pilots, Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PilotAbbr Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimePal PRO free?

TimePal PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimePal PRO or Pilot?

TimePal PRO is rated higher. TimePal PRO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pilot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TimePal PRO or Pilot have ads?

Neither TimePal PRO nor Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimePal PRO or Pilot?

TimePal PRO ships an update every 3 months, and Pilot every 31 months. Most recently, TimePal PRO was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pilot on October 11, 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.*