Comparison

Pilot Display vs DroneSense OpsHub

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Display

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
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Pilot Display is the iOS companion application for the Shotover Systems ARS and ION devices. Pilot Display is designed to be viewed by the pilot to provide a navigational aid when flying to a location, or a search pattern. The application can also be used by any passengers or crew who may be interested in information about the aircraft or viewing live video. Pilot Display supports live streaming video for up to three channels. You can view what the cameras are recording or what the ARS screen is displaying all in real-time. Flick up or down on the video to switch channels. Tap the screen to show the settings option and configure Pilot Display. Flick left and right to change the view. Video can be turned on or off at any time and viewed in three different layouts: - Thumbnail Video - Full Screen Video - Full Screen Video with Overlays Pilot Display provides lots of data overlays. Over 20 different data fields are available depending on the current system mode. Gimbal Mode provides information about the gimbal and camera: - Aircraft Absolute Heading - Camera Field of View - Camera Slant Range - Camera Target Absolute Heading - Camera Target Relative Heading - Camera Elevation Absolute Angle - Aircraft Altitude (AMSL / AGL) - Aircraft Speed - Orbit Helper Radius - TGT Coordinates Marker Mode provides information about a specific point of interest in addition to all of the Gimbal Mode information: - Marker Address - Marker Absolute Heading - Marker Relative Heading - Marker Estimated Time to Arrival - Marker Estimated Time Enroute - Marker Ground Distance - Marker Coordinates Vehicle Follow Mode provides information about a search pattern, plus most of the Gimbal Mode information: - Offset shows how far left or right of the ideal search pattern the aircraft is - Next Waypoint Estimated Time To Arrival - Next Waypoint Estimated Time Enroute - Distance Remaining in Search Pattern - Distance Completed in Search Pattern - Distance to next waypoint Camera Follow Mode provides information about a camera search pattern including most information from the Gimbal and Vehicle Follow Modes. No offset is provided in this mode. All fields are user reconfigurable - just tap and select to customize your layout. You can even select the color of the text for enhanced visibility. Fields can be viewed in several measurement units. Your mission system will need to be configured to use a WIFI access point if not already installed. Please contact your support representative to discuss updating and enabling the Pilot Display feature. Please note that ION support will require software version 2.X or above.

About

DroneSense OpsHub

This app enhances public safety and emergency response by providing real-time video streaming and GPS tracking from various devices. It enables enhanced collaboration, allowing teams to build a live operational picture and strategize effectively. Secure access and in-app messaging keep everyone informed during critical incidents.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • GPS location sharing
  • Enhanced collaboration
  • Assign drone assets
  • Secure access with biometrics
  • In-app messaging
Features
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Elevate Public Safety with Real-Time Video Streaming and GPS Tracking In the fast-paced world of public safety and emergency response, situational awareness is paramount. DroneSense brings you a purpose built platform designed to enhance on-scene coordination and decision-making. By turning every smartphone, tablet, and even robots into a live broadcasting unit, the OpsHub app empowers incident commanders and teams with unparalleled insights. Why OpsHub? - Enhanced Collaboration: Not just a viewing platform, OpsHub allows you to interact with the operational map. Build a real time operational picture together with everyone in the mission. Strategize and communicate more effectively. - Live Video Streaming: Share live video feeds from the ground directly with your command center with our Mobile Streaming and Tracking (MSAT) feature. DroneSense ensures that every angle is covered. - GPS Location Sharing: Real-time tracking of all field assets provides a comprehensive operational picture. See the exact location of your teams, drones, and other assets, all live on an interactive map. - Assign Assets to the Mission: Connect your Skydio, Fotokite, and Nightingale drones to your mission in DroneSense, enabling you to view and interact with other devices and crew members with markers, telemetry, and more. - Secure and Quick Access: In-app messaging ensures everyone in the mission stays informed, and biometric authentication (FaceID/TouchID*) enables swift and secure entry into the app, ensuring that your operations remain uninterrupted. Elevate your response now… Imagine the power of having every cell phone, tablet, or camera-equipped device as part of your command center, providing live video streams and GPS locations from the field. With DroneSense OpsHub, this is not just possible—it's easy. Our platform is designed specifically for public safety professionals who demand quick, reliable, and comprehensive oversight of their operations. Whether you're managing a critical incident or coordinating a large-scale event, OpsHub gives you the eyes and insights you need to make informed decisions. Download DroneSense OpsHub Today Ready to transform your approach to public safety and emergency response? Download OpsHub now and turn your device into the ultimate tool for enhanced situational awareness and strategic decision-making. --- * Biometric authentication and specific features may vary depending on device compatibility and settings.

Screenshots

Pilot Display4 screens
DroneSense OpsHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DroneSense OpsHub at 5.0 against Pilot Display's 4.0. DroneSense OpsHub also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Pilot Display's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneSense OpsHub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Display ships an update every 2 months, DroneSense OpsHub monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilot Display versus DroneSense OpsHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot DisplayDroneSense OpsHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB177 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEarthscapeDroneSense INC

Customer experience

Pilot Display

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DroneSense OpsHub

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pilot Display

No in-app purchases

None

DroneSense OpsHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Display free?
Pilot Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroneSense OpsHub free?
DroneSense OpsHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pilot Display or DroneSense OpsHub?
DroneSense OpsHub is rated higher. Pilot Display averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DroneSense OpsHub averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pilot Display or DroneSense OpsHub have ads?
Neither Pilot Display nor DroneSense OpsHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Display or DroneSense OpsHub?
Pilot Display ships an update every 2 months, and DroneSense OpsHub monthly. Most recently, Pilot Display was updated on June 11, 2026 and DroneSense OpsHub on September 21, 2026.

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