# Landing trainer vs Smart Logbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Logbook at 93% against Landing trainer's 0%. Smart Logbook also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months). Landing trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Landing trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 153 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Landing trainer's written reviews are positive against 93% of Smart Logbook's.

Landing trainer ships an update every 25 months, Smart Logbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Landing trainer | Smart Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landing-trainer/id1104938063/reviews) | **[4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ATR TRAINING CENTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928330) | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) |

## What reviewers say

### Landing trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landing-trainer/id1104938063)

This utility informs pilots about optimal aircraft approach speeds. It visualizes how factors like wind and pitch angle affect flight. The app is for informational purposes only and not for operational use.

**Highlights:** Optimal approach speed information, Visualizes effect of wind, Visualizes effect of speed, Visualizes effect of pitch angle, Informational purposes only

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520)

Effortlessly log flight hours, track currency, and manage pilot certifications. Visualize your flight history on an interactive map and receive timely renewal reminders for medicals and training. Supports various international regulations and export formats.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy flight logging, Customizable totals calculation, Currency and limit tracking, Medical and training renewal reminders, Interactive flight map, Electronic signature capture, Multiple export formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Sync (yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Flights (discounted) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Flights (on sale) | $23.95 | one-time |
| Unlimited Flights | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🛠️ Highly customizable
- 🌟 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rare updates
- 🐛 Small but frustrating bugs
- 🐛 Sorting issues (requires UTC date setting)
- ❓ Bug reporting requires third-party registration
- ❓ Registration form missing (only sign-in available)

**Reported bugs**

- Multiple sectors during one day sorted by name, not by time of departure
- Some airports missing (e.g., VDTI)
- Flights added as simulator flights
- Search function is terrible, impossible to find crew member
- Cross-platform purchase restoration issues (Android to iOS)

**Requested features**

- Ability to input waypoints instead of just airports
- Automatically add normal flight times for a route
- Separate flights by year on the main page for better overview
- Display flight direction on the map
- Allow custom names in the create an airport option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Landing trainer free?

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

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Landing trainer or Smart Logbook?

Smart Logbook is rated higher. Landing trainer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smart Logbook averages 4.8 from 153 ratings.

### Do Landing trainer or Smart Logbook have ads?

Neither Landing trainer nor Smart Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Landing trainer or Smart Logbook?

Landing trainer ships an update every 25 months, and Smart Logbook every 3 months. Most recently, Landing trainer was updated on June 1, 2026 and Smart Logbook on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*