# Smart Logbook vs FlightLogScan

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Logbook at none against FlightLogScan's shown. Smart Logbook also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). FlightLogScan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FlightLogScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlightLogScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 153 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, FlightLogScan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Logbook | FlightLogScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightlogscan-logbook-scanner/id6739791303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) | [WilLance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787076327) |

## 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


### FlightLogScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightlogscan-logbook-scanner/id6739791303)

Digitize handwritten pilot logbook pages quickly and accurately. Convert scanned entries into editable digital records, making flight history easily searchable and shareable. Ideal for pilots needing to update old logs or maintain current records.

**Highlights:** Scan paper logbook pages, Convert handwriting to editable entries, Capture common log details, Organize flight records, Share or export records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Is FlightLogScan free?

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

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

FlightLogScan is rated higher. Smart Logbook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while FlightLogScan averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Smart Logbook or FlightLogScan have ads?

FlightLogScan shows ads; Smart Logbook does not.

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

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, and FlightLogScan every 4 weeks. Most recently, Smart Logbook was updated on September 25, 2026 and FlightLogScan on June 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.*