# Smart Logbook vs ec Fast Calc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ec Fast Calc at none against Smart Logbook's 5. ec Fast Calc also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Smart Logbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (153 vs 1). On price, 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. ec Fast Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ec Fast Calc 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, ec Fast Calc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Logbook | ec Fast Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ec-fast-calc/id6748915950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 73 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) | [EC Fast Worldwide Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827969035) |

## 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


### ec Fast Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ec-fast-calc/id6748915950)

This app simplifies daily calculations with an intuitive interface. It allows for effortless bill splitting with friends, group expense management, and date/time calculations. Enjoy powerful features and multi-language support for all your computing needs.

**Highlights:** Bill splitting with friends, Group expense management, Weight and package comparison, Date and time calculations, Multi-language support, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Is ec Fast Calc free?

ec Fast Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Logbook or ec Fast Calc?

ec Fast Calc is rated higher. Smart Logbook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while ec Fast Calc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Logbook or ec Fast Calc have ads?

ec Fast Calc shows ads; Smart Logbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Logbook or ec Fast Calc?

Smart Logbook ships an update every 3 months, and ec Fast Calc weekly. Most recently, Smart Logbook was updated on October 18, 2026 and ec Fast Calc on October 5, 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.*