# Smart Logbook vs Wingman Pilot Logbook

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Logbook at 4.8 against Wingman Pilot Logbook's 4.3. Smart Logbook also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 7). Wingman Pilot Logbook's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Smart Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 153 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Smart Logbook's written reviews are positive against 89% of Wingman Pilot Logbook's.

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, Wingman Pilot Logbook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Logbook | Wingman Pilot Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman-pilot-logbook/id1415293165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) | [Wingman Avtech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464655619) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Wingman Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman-pilot-logbook/id1415293165)

This digital logbook app helps pilots effortlessly track flight hours, manage aviation careers, and meet regulatory requirements. It offers auto-roster sync, smart currency tracking, and customizable report generation for various aviation authorities. The app supports offline logging and cloud backup for seamless data management.

**Highlights:** Auto Roster Sync from 80+ airlines, Export summaries in PDF, Excel, CSV, Smart currency tracking with reminders, Official report generation (DGCA CA-39), Offline logging capability, Cloud backup and sync, Multi-airline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $59.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Is Wingman Pilot Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Logbook or Wingman Pilot Logbook?

Smart Logbook is rated higher. Smart Logbook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Wingman Pilot Logbook averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Smart Logbook or Wingman Pilot Logbook have ads?

Neither Smart Logbook nor Wingman Pilot Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Logbook or Wingman Pilot Logbook?

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, and Wingman Pilot Logbook every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Logbook was updated on September 17, 2026 and Wingman Pilot Logbook on September 4, 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.*