# Smart Logbook vs Paragliding Logbook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paragliding Logbook at none against Smart Logbook's 5. Paragliding Logbook also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Smart Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Paragliding Logbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paragliding Logbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 161 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Paragliding Logbook's.

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, Paragliding Logbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Logbook | Paragliding Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-logbook/id6443794328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) | [Ruard de Bruyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528957278) |

## 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


### Paragliding Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paragliding-logbook/id6443794328)

This app helps paragliding enthusiasts meticulously record flight details, equipment usage, and takeoff locations. It generates comprehensive reports on flight statistics, glider performance, and site history, allowing users to easily manage their flying records and reduce administrative tasks.

**Highlights:** Detailed flight logging, Glider and reserve inspection tracking, Site-specific flight reports, Lifetime and monthly statistics, Carry-forward totals from previous logs, Professional Tandem Pilot feature, Offline data caching

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Is Paragliding Logbook free?

Paragliding Logbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Logbook or Paragliding Logbook?

Paragliding Logbook is rated higher. Smart Logbook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Paragliding Logbook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Logbook or Paragliding Logbook have ads?

Neither Smart Logbook nor Paragliding Logbook shows ads.

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

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, and Paragliding Logbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Logbook was updated on November 2, 2026 and Paragliding Logbook on November 3, 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.*