# Smart Logbook vs Pilot EFB

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilot EFB at every 2 weeks against Smart Logbook's every 3 months. Pilot EFB also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Smart Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pilot EFB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pilot EFB 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, Pilot EFB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Logbook | Pilot EFB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/pilot-efb-flight-planner/id6749835057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) | [Tanner Severson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778961868) |

## 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


### Pilot EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-efb-flight-planner/id6749835057)

This app simplifies VFR flight planning for student and general aviation pilots. It offers a clean interface for creating cross-country routes and visualizing flight paths without complex features. Designed for clarity and speed, it focuses on essential navigation tools.

**Highlights:** VFR flight planning, Cross-country route planning, Simple navigation workflow, Student-friendly interface, Aviation-style mapping, Quick trip setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Is Pilot EFB free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Smart Logbook nor Pilot EFB shows ads.

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

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