# Smart Logbook vs BAXTER MenuManager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BAXTER MenuManager at none against Smart Logbook's 5. BAXTER MenuManager also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BAXTER MenuManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, BAXTER MenuManager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Logbook | BAXTER MenuManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **153** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) | [ITW Food Equipment Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518606010) |

## 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


### BAXTER MenuManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baxter-menumanager/id1565524176)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Is BAXTER MenuManager free?

BAXTER MenuManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Smart Logbook or BAXTER MenuManager have ads?

Neither Smart Logbook nor BAXTER MenuManager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Logbook or BAXTER MenuManager?

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, and BAXTER MenuManager every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Logbook was updated on September 25, 2026 and BAXTER MenuManager on August 30, 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.*
