Comparison

SkyPilot vs 4Pilots

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

Head to head
About

SkyPilot

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 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.)

About

4Pilots

Features
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CREATE AND SHARE UNLIMITED ICAO FLIGHT PLANS Simplify and streamline your flight planning process! In just three simple steps, you can create, share, and send ICAO PDF flight plans: • Fill out the required forms. • Generate the PDF. • Share or email your flight plan. MANAGE ALL YOUR AIRCRAFT IN ONE PLACE Save time by storing all the aircraft you fly in a convenient, organized list. • Add a new aircraft by tapping the “+” icon in the Aircrafts tab. • Required fields are marked for quick, error-free input. • Edit aircraft details, use saved aircraft as templates, or remove entries with simple gestures. TRACK YOUR FLIGHT PLAN HISTORY Keep a historical record of all your flight plans for easy reference and reuse. • Add a new flight plan in the Flight Plans tab by selecting an aircraft and filling in the required details. • Use info icons to clarify field requirements. • Edit, reuse as templates, or delete plans with intuitive swipe gestures. REVIEW AND SEND PDFS WITH EASE After completing your flight plan, click “Finish” in the final section of the form. The app instantly generates an ICAO-compliant flight plan PDF that you can review and send directly to the adequate ATS via email. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Head to the Settings tab to personalize your app experience: • Set default pilot information for faster form completion. • Choose between light and dark themes. • Access guides, contact support, and visit our website. Don’t forget to review the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions before getting started. PRO FEATURES: EXPAND YOUR CAPABILITIES Unlock advanced tools with the Pro version, designed to enhance your flight planning experience: Unit Conversions Quickly and accurately convert essential aviation units: • Celsius ↔ Fahrenheit • Nautical miles ↔ Statute miles • Nautical miles ↔ Kilometers • Feet ↔ Meters • Pounds ↔ Kilograms • Gallons ↔ Liters • Avgas Gallons ↔ Pounds • Jet A Gallons ↔ Pounds • Millibars ↔ Inches of mercury E6B Flight Computer Perform a comprehensive range of critical flight calculations: • Crosswind, headwind, and tailwind components • Hydroplane speed • Planned true airspeed • Heading and groundspeed • Compass heading • Leg time and fuel required • Required true airspeed • Endurance calculations • Percent MAC (Mean Aerodynamic Chord) • Required rate of climb • Specific range • Actual true airspeed • Groundspeed • Fuel consumption per hour • Distance flown • Top of descent • Required rate of descent • Glide distance Weight and Balance Calculations Ensure safety and compliance with accurate weight and balance tools: • Input your aircraft’s specific weight and balance data. • Calculate center of gravity (CG) positions for various configurations. • Verify compliance with aircraft limitations for optimal performance. Upgrade to Pro to access these powerful features and take your flight planning to new heights! Our Terms of Service can be found here https://4pilots.app/terms-conditions

Screenshots

SkyPilot4 screens
4Pilots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SkyPilot at none against 4Pilots's shown. SkyPilot also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). 4Pilots's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyPilot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 4Pilots sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPilot ships an update every 3 weeks, 4Pilots every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SkyPilot versus 4Pilots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPilot4Pilots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph SchulzMilos Cubrilo

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SkyPilot

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

4Pilots

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • 4Pilots Pro$24.99

Questions

Is SkyPilot free?
SkyPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4Pilots free?
4Pilots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkyPilot or 4Pilots have ads?
4Pilots shows ads; SkyPilot does not.
Which is updated more often, SkyPilot or 4Pilots?
SkyPilot ships an update every 3 weeks, and 4Pilots every 19 months. Most recently, SkyPilot was updated on November 2, 2026 and 4Pilots on October 30, 2026.

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