Comparison

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard vs TrailTool

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

Head to head
About

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard

This app provides detailed GPS information like speed, altitude, and heading, with a customizable dashboard. An optional Pro version unlocks more features and customization options.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Speed, altitude, and heading display
  • Location and movement data
  • Address details
  • Environmental data (air pressure)
  • Pro version for enhanced features
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SkyPilot GPS Dashboard (formerly SkyWidgets) is a powerful application that leverages built-in GPS functionality to provide detailed insights into your location and movement. Originally designed for pilots, the app delivers data such as speed, altitude and heading. Customizable Dashboard The core feature of SkyPilot GPS Dashboard is its fully customizable dashboard, allowing users to tailor the interface to their specific needs. Users can add, remove, and rearrange dashboard elements to optimize their experience. Location Dashboard Pro For those seeking enhanced functionality, Location Dashboard Pro available via in-app purchase offers additional dashboard items, customizable home screen icons, and iCloud synchronization for dashboard configurations. Available Dashboard Items: • Movement Data: Altitude, Speed, Heading, Compass Course • Geolocation: Latitude, Longitude, Distance, Vertical & Horizontal Accuracy • Environmental Data: Air Pressure • Address Details: Country, Locality, Sub-locality, ZIP Code, Street, Ocean Please note that certain dashboard items are exclusive to Location Dashboard Pro. Battery Usage Notice Continuous use of GPS in the background may significantly impact battery life. The app may utilize your location even when not actively in use, which can further contribute to battery consumption. For more information or support, please visit skypilot.app.

About

TrailTool

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TrailTool supports creating map from within the app from publicly available OpenStreetMap data. So wherever you plan for your next adventure, your map can always be up to date. It does not require wireless connection to work in the field or outdoor. It respects your privacy, any saved tracks or locations are always stored on device, no data is ever uploaded to the cloud. So your data is safe. ## Main Features - Record GPS tracks or mark point of interest on screen for trip planning or actual location while in the field - Create map dataset from OpenStreetMap data (PBF) directly. Support option to use native language (default) or English as place names or labels. - Support data exchange format: PBF, GeoJSON/JSON and GPX - Support data sharing via AirDrop or standard iOS share functionality for any data used within the app For device without GPS (such as iPad without cellular service), the app can be used for trip planning to review map, existing tracks, point of interests etc. Maps, tracks or point of interests from one device can be shared with other devices via AirDrop. ## Map Data The app comes with one sample map and one sample OpenStreetMap PBF file. For additional data, you can go to OpenStreetMap web site or within app, choose About -> Additional Data… Hope you’ll find this app useful in your travel or hiking adventure!

Screenshots

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard4 screens
TrailTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SkyPilot GPS Dashboard at Free against TrailTool's $2.99. TrailTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On 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

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard is free to download; TrailTool costs $2.99 up front. SkyPilot GPS Dashboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TrailTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard ships an update monthly, TrailTool every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SkyPilot GPS Dashboard versus TrailTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPilot GPS DashboardTrailTool
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph SchulzZhiguang Han

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard

One-time1
  • Location Dashboard Pro$1.99
None

TrailTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyPilot GPS Dashboard free?
SkyPilot GPS Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrailTool free?
TrailTool costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyPilot GPS Dashboard or TrailTool have ads?
Neither SkyPilot GPS Dashboard nor TrailTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyPilot GPS Dashboard or TrailTool?
SkyPilot GPS Dashboard ships an update monthly, and TrailTool every 6 weeks. Most recently, SkyPilot GPS Dashboard was updated on October 18, 2026 and TrailTool on October 4, 2026.

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