NATTrack vs FlightMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NATTrack
Calculate great circle tracks and distances between waypoints using common flight input formats. Features a worldwide airport database and allows users to store custom waypoints, plotting them on a globe chart with range circles.
- Great circle track and distance calculation
- FMC input format support
- WGS-84 ellipsoid and Vicenty Formula
- True or magnetic track display
- Worldwide airport database
- Custom waypoint storage
- Globe chart plotting
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Calculates initial great circle track and distance between given waypoints. Easily add waypoints using common FMC input formats such as 5040N H5040 N50W040 N5030.0W04000.0. Tracks and distances are calculated for the WGS-84 ellipsoid using the Vicenty Formula. Displays either true or magnetic track using MAGVAR2015 variation tables. Worldwide airport database allows easy calculation of track and distance between airports. Store your own waypoints. Will just take a couple of long nightflights to add all oceanic boundary waypoints to your NATTrack database. Waypoints will be plotted on a globe chart where also airports and range circles can be depicted.
FlightMate
Automates flight and duty logging with comprehensive records for flights, simulators, and regulatory compliance. Offers smart currency monitoring, roster integration, and performance analytics. Supports multiple international logbook formats and secure data syncing.
- Automated flight and duty logging
- Comprehensive flight and simulator records
- EASA/FAA/ICAO/CCAR/TC FTL monitoring
- Smarter currency monitoring
- Roster integration and automation
- Pilot performance and analytics reports
- Secure iCloud sync
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-Automated Flight & Duty Logging Log flights directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Flight times, routes, aircraft details, and duty data are captured automatically — minimizing manual input and reducing errors. -Comprehensive Flight & Simulator Records Record every flight, duty, and simulator session with full operational detail: • Aircraft type & registration • Routes, times, landings & approaches • Simulator type, remarks, and training notes -Regulatory Compliance & Fatigue Monitoring • EASA FTL Monitoring Full EASA Flight Time Limitation calculations with: • FDP, duty, and rest compliance • Extended Recovery Rest tracking • Automated alerts before limits are exceeded • FAA Acclimatization Monitoring Automatically tracks time-zone changes and acclimatization status in accordance with FAA guidance — with clear warnings and alerts. Expanded International Logbook & FTL Support • Transport Canada–compliant logbook format with integrated duty & rest monitoring • China (CAAC) logbook format with duty & rest tracking • Japan (JCAB) duty & rest monitoring added • Adaptable international duty & rest engine, allowing country-specific rule sets Smarter Currency Monitoring • New visual indicators make license, medical, and recency status instantly clear • FRM (Fatigue Risk Management) Monitoring Track cumulative fatigue risk with intelligent alerts to support safe scheduling and decision-making. - Roster Integration & Automation • Automatic roster entry and logging • Company-specific roster imports • Roster vs. actual flight time comparison • Accurate duty reconstruction without manual re-entry - Pilot Performance & Analytics Generate professional performance reports: • Planned roster vs. actual flight comparison • Duty efficiency and utilization analysis • Detailed filters by date, aircraft, airport, captaincy, simulator, or duty type Export clean PDF summaries for airline reviews, audits, and interviews. - EASA / FAA / ICAO / CCAR / TC Logbook Exports Create official logbook exports in globally accepted formats, ready for: • Airline audits • Check rides • Simulator assessments • Career interviews - Certificates & Endorsement Tracking • Medical certificates • Licenses & type ratings • Language proficiency • Dangerous Goods Operation Endorsements Automatic expiry monitoring with timely alerts. - Advanced Sync & Data Security • Fully automatic iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optional manual sync control for maximum flexibility • Secure storage — your data stays private and protected - Easy Data Migration Import your existing records from: • Other logbook apps • Airline exports • Spreadsheet formats Move your history without losing data or accuracy. - Refined Experience • Continuous UI enhancements • Stability improvements and minor fixes • Optimized performance for daily professional use - Plans & Access • Free Plan Create and manage up to 50 flight entries with essential logbook tools. • Pro Subscription Unlock: • Unlimited entries • Automated flight & roster logging • EASA / FAA / FRM monitoring • Simulator tracking • Advanced analytics & reporting • Lifetime Access for Existing Users All users who purchased before version 4.26.2 retain full lifetime access — no subscription required. Whether you’re managing airline rosters, tracking fatigue compliance, or maintaining a career-ready logbook, Pilot Logbook delivers the precision, automation, and regulatory confidence modern pilots expect. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.murathan.tech/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlightMate at Free against NATTrack's $2.99. FlightMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). NATTrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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
FlightMate is free to download; NATTrack costs $2.99 up front. FlightMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NATTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlightMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
NATTrack ships an update weekly, FlightMate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NATTrack | FlightMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fredrik Karlsson | Erol MURATHAN |
Customer experience
NATTrack
FlightMate
In-app purchases
NATTrack
No in-app purchases
FlightMate
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year









