Comparison

SkyPilot 3 vs Pilot Pro

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

Head to head
About

SkyPilot 3

A digital flight logbook for pilots to easily manage and add new entries. It allows for detailed recording of flight information, including times, aircraft, and pilot details. The app offers a Pro in-app purchase to unlock full features beyond the initial free entry limit.

Highlights
  • Digital flight logbook
  • Fast and easy entry management
  • Detailed flight information recording
  • Pro in-app purchase for full features
  • Migration support from SkyPilot 2
  • Clean user interface
Features
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SkyPilot is the digital flight logbook solution for pilots. It features a clean interface which makes managing and adding new logbook entries fast and easy. Following infos can be stored: • Arrival / Departure • Aircraft • Takeoff & Landing time • Landing count • Pilot in command • IFR • Night • Notes & Remarks As SkyPilot 3 will get more features in upcoming updates, we switched from free to a Pro in-app purchase in order to unlock full features. (The free version is limited to 5 logbook entries.) Furthermore, SkyPilot 3 supports migrating from SkyPilot 2 (Settings Tab). Follow us on Twitter @SkyPilotApp to receive updates about new features.

About

Pilot Pro

An electronic pilot logbook designed for pilots to track flights, aircraft, and certifications. It offers customizable dashboards, automatic syncing across devices, and export options for backups and check-rides. Features include night flight calculations, a worldwide airport directory, and reminders for important aviation dates.

Highlights
  • Customizable flight dashboard
  • Night flight calculation
  • Photo logging for flights/aircraft
  • Automatic device syncing
  • Customizable logbook fields
  • Worldwide airport directory
  • Medical exam and currency reminders
  • Certification and rating tracking
Features
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Pilot Pro packs a host of features in an elegant design to give you what you want in an electronic pilot logbook. Here are just a few of the features available: • View a customizable Dashboard with all your flight totals • Night flight calculation • Add photos of your flights and aircraft • Both dark and light modes available for the user interface • Automatically sync all your devices • Log anything you want with custom logbook and aircraft fields • Worldwide airport directory of 70,000+ airports • Create reminders to keep track of medical exams, flight reviews, currency, etc. • Track your endorsements, certifications, and ratings using achievements • Specify flight time goals • Custom currencies • Export/print your logbook to a PDF or as CSV for check-rides and backups • Sign each logbook entry with your finger • Monitor your landing and approach currency • Search and filter your logbook, aircraft, and dashboard totals • View approach logs and generate an FAA 8710 report • Import your logbook using our CSV/Excel template Learn more on pilotpro.com Apple's terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SkyPilot 34 screens
Pilot Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SkyPilot 3 at 4.3 against Pilot Pro's 1.6. SkyPilot 3 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. SkyPilot 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pilot Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyPilot 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPilot 3 ships an update every 9 days, Pilot Pro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SkyPilot 3 versus Pilot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPilot 3Pilot Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better1.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph SchulzLabrum Co.

Customer experience

SkyPilot 3

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

Pilot Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SkyPilot 3

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • SkyPilot 3 Pro$5.99
3 purchases

Pilot Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Pilot Pro$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pilot Pro iOS$39.99
  • Pilot Pro Mac$59.99

Questions

Is SkyPilot 3 free?
SkyPilot 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Pro free?
Pilot Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SkyPilot 3 or Pilot Pro?
SkyPilot 3 is rated higher. SkyPilot 3 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Pilot Pro averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.
Do SkyPilot 3 or Pilot Pro have ads?
Neither SkyPilot 3 nor Pilot Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyPilot 3 or Pilot Pro?
SkyPilot 3 ships an update every 9 days, and Pilot Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, SkyPilot 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pilot Pro on October 24, 2026.

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