Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to 4Pilots

Every aviator’s toolkit

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   I'm an airline pilot – I built interactive graphs/globes of my flights▲1,539

   Hey HN! Pilots everywhere are required to keep a logbook of all their flying hours, aircraft, airports, and so on. Since I track everything digitally (some people still just use paper logbooks!), I put together some data visualizations and a few 3D globes to show my flying history. This globe is probably my favourite so far: https://jameshard.ing/pilot/globes/all If you’ve got ideas for other graphs or ways to show this kind of data, I’d love to hear them!

   2025 · jameshard.ing · its alternatives →

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   Kneeboard for General Aviation Pilots▲62

   In-flight note-taking app for General Aviation Pilots

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Airplane Autopilot▲265

   Rapidly build internal tools with an AI coding assistant

   2023 · its alternatives →

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   Corner▲324

   The fastest way to book flights on your phone

   2015 · cornerapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Plane Finder AR▲126

   Look in the sky and see info about the flight overhead

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Runway▲159

   Easier and more collaborative mobile releases for teams

   2021 · runway.team · its alternatives →

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   Plane Finder▲74

   Track real-time air traffic worldwide

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Aviation Toolbox▲62

   Calculators & Converters perfect for sim-aviators

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Kittyhawk 2.0▲77

   Flight logging and intelligence for drone operators

   2015 · kittyhawk.io · its alternatives →

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    AeroNautical 2.0▲68

    An all in one app for aviation enthusiasts ✈️

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    flightSpeak▲64

    The Ultimate Airport app. Find stuff; connect with others.

    2015 · flightspeak.net · its alternatives →

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    Skyscanner▲248

    Compares millions of flights to find you the cheapest deal

    2014 · skyscanner.com.sg · its alternatives →

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    I built a DIY plane spotting system at home▲207

    DIY plane spotting with a Raspberry Pi and an Android phone

    2025 · pilane.obviy.us · its alternatives →

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    Overflight▲116

    Identify every aircraft in your sky.

    Jul 2026 · dgrlabs.co · its alternatives →

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    Mapping With Drones▲64

    An app that creates aerial imagery (Kickstarter).

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Flight▲85

    A Beautiful Flight Tracking App

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    App in the Air▲76

    Flight Tracker with Airport Guides

    2014 · lifeintheair.com · its alternatives →

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    Runway – Release apps with less bouncing between Jira/GH/CI/Apple/Slack▲44

    Runway is the easiest way to coordinate mobile app releases for teams.

    2021 · runway.team · its alternatives →

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    Aviation Study Mate▲9

    Just a handy tool for keeping aviation concepts fresh

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    Flight by Canto▲72

    Simplify team collaboration

    2015 · canto.com · its alternatives →

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    aerodrawings▲77

    Your source for aviation blueprints, drawings, and manuals

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Flyr▲100

    Today's airfares, tomorrow's bargain.

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Our new iPad app for pilots - totally free for now▲34

    2011 · gaiagps.com · its alternatives →

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    SkyPilot 3 - Flight Logbook ▲2

    Logbook app for pilots

    2020 · its alternatives →

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