Comparison

Active Checklist vs PilotList

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

Head to head
About

Active Checklist

This automated checklist app for pilots dynamically displays the correct checklist based on the current phase of flight. It tracks landings, includes timers, a notepad, and offers pre-loaded checklists for popular aircraft, with the ability to create custom ones. It also supports flight simulation interfaces.

Highlights
  • Automated phase-of-flight checklist display
  • Customizable checklist creation
  • Landing and flight time tracking
  • Integrated notepad for ATIS/clearances
  • Pre-loaded checklists for Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28
  • X-Plane flight simulator interface
  • Flight path tracking and download
Read full description

Active Checklist is the only AUTOMATED and customizable checklist app for pilots! Active Checklist automatically knows which phase of flight you're in and will correctly display the current checklist whether you're taking off, cruising or landing. Active Checklist gives you ease of mind knowing you'll always have the right checklist handy, allowing you keep your focus on flying. Additionally, Active Checklist will show the number of full-stop landings, touch-and-go/go-arounds. It also includes a timer, a flight timer and a handy notepad for ATIS or clearances. Active Checklist provides pre-loaded checklists for two airplanes: the Cessna 172 and the Piper PA-28. You can also easily create and use your own customized checklists. Active Checklist also interfaces with X-Plane if you want to use it when flight simulating. Active Checklist also includes the same bread crumbs feature as SkyCharts so you can see and download your flight. For more information, visit http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=1951

About

PilotList

Features
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PilotList helps you prepare for every flight with clear, customizable pilot checklists. Start with ready-made templates for preflight flow, flight bag essentials, aircraft walkaround, cockpit and engine start, and departure, arrival, and shutdown. Then tailor every checklist to match your aircraft, routine, and personal workflow. Use PilotList to: Create and manage reusable checklist templates Build active flight checklists from your templates Edit categories, items, icons, and order Track progress as you complete each step Search checklist items instantly Share checklists as simple text Create your own custom templates in seconds Use the app in multiple languages PilotList is designed for a focused, distraction-free experience, whether you are a student pilot, private pilot, or building your own standard cockpit routine. Keep your preparation simple. Stay consistent. Be ready for takeoff.

Screenshots

Active Checklist4 screens
PilotList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PilotList at none against Active Checklist's 1. Active Checklist's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Active Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PilotList asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Active Checklist versus PilotList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive ChecklistPilotList
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyCharts LLCMarius Virbickas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Active Checklist

One-time1
  • Allow unzipping of user checklists$9.99
None

PilotList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Active Checklist free?
Active Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotList free?
PilotList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Active Checklist or PilotList have ads?
Neither Active Checklist nor PilotList shows ads.

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