Comparison

Army Flight Hours vs IPPS

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

Head to head
About

Army Flight Hours

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Built by Army aviators, for Army aviators. Army Flight Logbook is the definitive tool for tracking flight hours, mission profiles, and training currency. Designed specifically for U.S. Army aviation professionals, this app makes it easy to log flight time for all aircraft types — from the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache to the CH-47 Chinook and LUH-72 Lakota. Whether you're managing your Day Systems (DS), Night Systems (NS), NVG hours, or meeting APART requirements, this logbook helps ensure compliance and readiness. Key Features: - Flight Log Management – Record and edit flight hours by crew position, aircraft, and mission profile - Day/Night/NVG Tracking – Stay current with automatic currency calculations - Aircraft Support – Compatible with all Army aircraft: rotary wing, fixed wing, and UAS - Mission Profiles – Supports all flights modes to include DS and NS and supports all ranks - Secure & Local – Your data stays on your device unless you choose to export Why Army Flight Logbook? - No subscriptions, no ads, no nonsense - Clean interface built for operational use - Developed by a team of U.S. Army aviation officers and software engineers Stay mission-ready. Own your logbook. * Helicopter icon by Icons8

About

IPPS

This application offers soldiers a streamlined portal to access the DMDC My Access Center. It simplifies the process by providing a direct push button for DS Logon sign-on.

Highlights
  • Access DMDC My Access Center
  • DS Logon integration
  • User-friendly interface
  • Direct sign-on button
Features
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The Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Launch Platform will provide soldiers with a user-friendly way to access the DMDC My Access Center through DS Logon. The core feature will be a push button that will direct the user to the DS Logon sign-on

Screenshots

Army Flight Hours4 screens
IPPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IPPS at Free against Army Flight Hours's $9.99. On update cadence, ads, 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

IPPS is free to download; Army Flight Hours costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Army Flight Hours ships an update every 11 months, IPPS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Army Flight Hours versus IPPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmy Flight HoursIPPS
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—1.5 (262 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—262 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB211 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBenjamin ParrishTRADOC Mobile

Bugs and requests

Army Flight Hours

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IPPS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Certificate download returns 404 error
  • Two-factor authentication fails repeatedly
  • DS Logon authentication broken
  • App logs out immediately after login
  • Safari security warnings block access
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  • Login page refuses to load
  • IPPS-A website crashes after login
  • Trust certificate issues persist despite fixes
  • App doesn't load on iOS 18.3
  • Homepage fails to load
  • Authenticator code never arrives
  • Server connection timeouts
  • Impersonation warnings on login
  • Dropdown menus and LOVs not visible on mobile
  • STP features disappeared after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • True native app instead of webpage wrapper
  • HR.IPPSA access for PAR processing
  • Soldier Talent Profile (STP) full access
  • PPW (Pay Per Work) visibility for soldiers
  • Printable leave forms with form numbers and signature lines
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  • Improved cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Simplified login process without multiple verification prompts
  • Built-in PKI support without third-party apps
  • Mobile-optimized interface for all features
  • Support for token readers on iOS

In-app purchases

None

Army Flight Hours

No in-app purchases

None

IPPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Army Flight Hours free?
Army Flight Hours costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPPS free?
IPPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Army Flight Hours or IPPS have ads?
Neither Army Flight Hours nor IPPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Army Flight Hours or IPPS?
Army Flight Hours ships an update every 11 months, and IPPS every 7 months. Most recently, Army Flight Hours was updated on October 13, 2026 and IPPS on October 24, 2026.

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