# Pilot Display vs AeroADSB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot Display at 100% against AeroADSB's 3%. Pilot Display also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AeroADSB's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AeroADSB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pilot Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot Display holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroADSB has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pilot Display's written reviews are positive against 3% of AeroADSB's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Display | AeroADSB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-display/id982944211/reviews)** | [1.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroadsb/id1560168705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 3.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Earthscape](https://appshunter.io/developer/288154063) | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-display/id982944211)

This app serves as a companion for ARS and ION devices, offering pilots navigational aid and real-time aircraft information. Passengers can also view live video feeds and data overlays for enhanced situational awareness.

**Highlights:** Live streaming video (up to 3 channels), Customizable data overlays (over 20 fields), Multiple video layout options, Gimbal, Marker, Vehicle Follow, and Camera Follow modes, User-configurable display fields and text color, Support for various measurement units

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AeroADSB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroadsb/id1560168705)

Visualize real-time aircraft traffic on a map using data from ADS-B receivers. It also provides an attitude and heading reference system, displaying airspeed, altitude, and heading. Weather data (METAR/TAF) is available with an unlock.

**Highlights:** Real-time aircraft traffic display, Map-based visualization, Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), Airspeed, altitude, and heading display, METAR/TAF weather data, Offline operation with receiver

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Data Unlock | $4.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Display free?

Pilot Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AeroADSB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pilot Display or AeroADSB?

Pilot Display is rated higher. Pilot Display averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AeroADSB averages 1.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Pilot Display or AeroADSB have ads?

Neither Pilot Display nor AeroADSB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot Display or AeroADSB?

Pilot Display ships an update every 2 months, and AeroADSB every 2 months. Most recently, Pilot Display was updated on June 11, 2026 and AeroADSB on September 26, 2026.

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