# DG Crews vs Smart Logbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Logbook at 93% against DG Crews's 43%. Smart Logbook also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (157 vs 4). DG Crews's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DG Crews sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year and Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DG Crews holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 157 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of DG Crews's written reviews are positive against 93% of Smart Logbook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DG Crews ships an update every 5 months, Smart Logbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DG Crews | Smart Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dg-crews/id1188093895/reviews)** | [4.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 63 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas](https://appshunter.io/developer/558476272) | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) |

## What reviewers say

### DG Crews

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dg-crews/id1188093895)

This app provides essential dangerous goods information for air transport professionals. It offers quick access to regulations, handling requirements, and emergency procedures for safe and compliant operations.

**Highlights:** Classification & Label Reference, Lithium Batteries Guidance, Segregation Rules, Drill Code Search, Emergency Checklists, Dangerous Goods Permitted on Flights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DGCrew Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


### 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 DG Crews free?

DG Crews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DG Crews or Smart Logbook?

DG Crews is rated higher. DG Crews averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart Logbook averages 4.8 from 157 ratings.

### Do DG Crews or Smart Logbook have ads?

Neither DG Crews nor Smart Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DG Crews or Smart Logbook?

DG Crews ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Logbook every 3 months. Most recently, DG Crews was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smart Logbook on October 22, 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.*