Comparison

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard vs Virtual Dashboard

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

Virtual Dashboard

Create custom dashboards using your device's sensors to display speed, altitude, and more. Navigate with a map featuring route planning, points of interest, and breadcrumb tracking. Customize units, themes, and map views for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable sensor gauges
  • Speedometer and odometer
  • GPS and barometric altimeter
  • Artificial horizon
  • Navigational map with overlays
  • Route planning and ETA
  • Points of interest search
Features
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Bring your iPhone and iPad's sensors to life on Virtual Dashboard. Arrange a variety of different gauges to create your own custom dashboards. You can choose from: ○ Speedometer (with peak hold) ○ Odometer (distance travelled, resettable) ○ GPS Altimeter (absolute altitude) ○ Barometric Altimeter (relative altitude) ○ Accelerometer (with peak hold) ○ Artificial Horizon (pitch and roll) ○ Compass (with magnetic heading and true track indicator) ○ Elapsed time (with average speed) Swipe to display a navigational map with resizable gauge overlays. You can select from road, bike, nautical chart, satellite, topographic, and survey (blank) modes.  The map shows your current coordinates, track, and heading, and drops breadcrumb markers as you travel. Tap to set a destination and the map displays your distance, bearing, direction to steer, and ETA to the destination. Search the map for points of interest or street addresses. Customize your units, map features, and gauge behavior. Select from one of the many available themes (theme requires in-app purchase). Connect your external MFI GPS device and see faster updates. We currently support the Bad Elf GPS units.

Screenshots

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard3 screens
Virtual Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard and Virtual Dashboard both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Virtual Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 48% of SkyPilot GPS Dashboard's. Virtual Dashboard also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). SkyPilot GPS Dashboard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (79 vs 13). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. SkyPilot GPS Dashboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Virtual Dashboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SkyPilot GPS Dashboard against 4.5 for Virtual Dashboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyPilot GPS Dashboard has 79 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of SkyPilot GPS Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Dashboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard ships an update monthly, Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SkyPilot GPS Dashboard versus Virtual Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPilot GPS DashboardVirtual Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (79 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph SchulzKevinnovate, LLC

Customer experience

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard

All ratings79 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative51.9%

Virtual Dashboard

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyPilot GPS Dashboard

One-time1
  • Location Dashboard Pro$1.99
2 purchases

Virtual Dashboard

One-time2
  • Donate for Development$0.99
  • Unlock All Themes$2.99

Questions

Is SkyPilot GPS Dashboard free?
SkyPilot GPS Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Dashboard free?
Virtual Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SkyPilot GPS Dashboard or Virtual Dashboard?
SkyPilot GPS Dashboard is rated higher. SkyPilot GPS Dashboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Virtual Dashboard averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do SkyPilot GPS Dashboard or Virtual Dashboard have ads?
Neither SkyPilot GPS Dashboard nor Virtual Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyPilot GPS Dashboard or Virtual Dashboard?
SkyPilot GPS Dashboard ships an update monthly, and Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. Most recently, SkyPilot GPS Dashboard was updated on October 22, 2026 and Virtual Dashboard on October 24, 2026.

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