# SkyPilot 3 vs Pilot Pro

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyPilot 3 | Pilot Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skypilot-3-flight-logbook/id1157693321/reviews)** | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-pro/id1566969741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Schulz](https://appshunter.io/developer/564594835) | [Labrum Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/741122922) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyPilot 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skypilot-3-flight-logbook/id1157693321)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkyPilot 3 Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Pilot Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-pro/id1566969741)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilot Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Pilot Pro iOS | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pilot Pro Mac | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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