# OffBlock vs Smart Logbook

OffBlock and Smart Logbook both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Smart Logbook's written reviews are positive against 48% of OffBlock's. OffBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OffBlock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OffBlock against 4.8 for Smart Logbook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 153 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of OffBlock's written reviews are positive against 93% of Smart Logbook's.

OffBlock ships an update every 2 months, Smart Logbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffBlock | Smart Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offblock/id1231996198/reviews) | **[4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OffBlock GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231996197) | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) |

## What reviewers say

### OffBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offblock/id1231996198)

This app combines a smart pilot logbook with a flight crew organizer. It offers features like automated roster imports, flight logging, and crew communication tools. Share your aviation life and manage your professional schedule efficiently.

**Highlights:** Smart flight logging, Automated roster imports, Integrated aircraft management, Calendar with timeline, Crew communication tools, Roster sharing, Data export in official formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OffBlock Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| OffBlock Pro+ (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| OffBlock Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| OffBlock Pro+ (1 year) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great support team
- 👍 App is good and useful
- 👍 Top App
- 👍 Best Support and product
- 👍 Works without difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Roster import not working
- 😞 App is unusable
- 😞 Way too expensive
- 😞 Service is really bad
- 😞 Data lost

**Reported bugs**

- Roster import not working
- App is unusable
- Roster autodownload and manual download doesn't work
- Stby duties are not visible
- Data lost

**Requested features**

- Export in calendar view for printing
- Calendar export to be fixed
- More content in logbook for general aviation
- Reintroduce 'remark' option
- Desktop version available again


### 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 OffBlock free?

OffBlock 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, OffBlock or Smart Logbook?

Smart Logbook is rated higher. OffBlock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Smart Logbook averages 4.8 from 153 ratings.

### Do OffBlock or Smart Logbook have ads?

Neither OffBlock nor Smart Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OffBlock or Smart Logbook?

OffBlock ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Logbook every 3 months. Most recently, OffBlock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Smart Logbook on October 8, 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.*