# Pilot Display vs iTAK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot Display at 100% against iTAK's 41%. Pilot Display also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). iTAK's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pilot Display holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTAK has 155 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 41% of iTAK's.

Pilot Display ships an update every 2 months, iTAK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Display | iTAK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-display/id982944211/reviews)** | [3.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itak/id1561656396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Earthscape](https://appshunter.io/developer/288154063) | [United States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561656398) |

## 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


### iTAK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itak/id1561656396)

This app provides real-time collaborative mapping and team tracking. Share locations, sensor data, videos, and chat with your team. Supports online and offline mapping with various data formats.

**Highlights:** Real-time team tracking, Collaborative mapping, Online and offline mapping, KML/KMZ/GeoPDF overlay import, Chat and file sharing, Live video streaming, Navigation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance when functioning properly
- 📍 Real-time location tracking works well
- 🔄 Good core TAK server connectivity
- 📦 Convenient data package sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ❌ Significantly fewer features than ATAK Android version
- 🔌 Poor compatibility with ATAK ecosystem
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🗺️ Limited map options (Apple Maps only, outdated imagery)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting data packages
- App crashes when uploading files with local data
- App crashes when importing overlays
- App crashes when changing map types
- App crashes when creating missions

**Requested features**

- Meshtastic and LoRa device support
- GRG (Grid Reference Graphic) functionality
- Mesh network integration (GoTenna, Beartooth)
- Plugin support system
- Google Maps or alternative map providers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Display free?

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

### Is iTAK free?

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

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

Pilot Display is rated higher. Pilot Display averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iTAK averages 3.6 from 155 ratings.

### Do Pilot Display or iTAK have ads?

Neither Pilot Display nor iTAK shows ads.

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

Pilot Display ships an update every 2 months, and iTAK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pilot Display was updated on June 11, 2026 and iTAK on September 24, 2026.

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