O.R.I.O.N. vs Lae Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
O.R.I.O.N.
Access Airbus Helicopters technical documentation online and offline. Download publications and receive alerts for new versions. Requires a Keycopter account for online access.
- Online and offline publication consultation
- Downloadable publications
- New version availability checks
- Email alerts for new publications
- Requires Keycopter account
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O.R.I.O.N. is an online publishing service for Airbus Helicopters technical documentation. O.R.I.O.N. allows you to: - Consult publications online and offline - Download publications - Check the availability of newer versions of downloaded publications Access to online publications requires an account on Keycopter, the Airbus Helicopters customer portal. To request a subscription contract for one of our publications, please contact your Airbus Helicopters TechPub commercial representative. If you wish to be informed by email when a new publication is available online, select « My Alerts » on Keycopter. The ORION® application is published by Airbus Helicopters, a French company with a share capital of 581 614 047 Euros registered in the Aix-en-Provence R.C.S under n°352 383 715 7 and whose Head Office is located at: Aéroport International Marseille-Provence – 13725 Marignane Cedex – France
Lae Logbook
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LaeLogbook is a professional aviation maintenance logbook designed for aircraft owners, technicians, and maintenance organizations. Track maintenance tasks with full detail, organize by aircraft and ATA chapter, and generate compliant PDF reports. Manage aircraft profiles, training and license records, employment history, and maintenance notes—everything in one place. Key features: Complete maintenance tracking (Line, Base, Component) EASA Part-145 task types and report formats Aircraft profiles with history and analytics Training, license, medical, and employment records Notes and documentation by category PDF reports and data export/import Optional iCloud sync across Apple devices Face ID/Touch ID protection for quick access Your data stays private. Information is stored locally on your device and can be synced only to your personal iCloud account if enabled. LaeLogbook helps you stay organized, compliant, and ready for audits—whether you manage one aircraft or a full fleet. Terms of Use: https://kefistechnology.com/laelogbook/terms/ios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: O.R.I.O.N. at none against Lae Logbook's 2. O.R.I.O.N. also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lae Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. O.R.I.O.N. asks for nothing beyond the download.
O.R.I.O.N. ships an update every 6 weeks, Lae Logbook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | O.R.I.O.N. | Lae Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS | Kefis Technology Limited |
In-app purchases
O.R.I.O.N.
No in-app purchases
Lae Logbook
- LaeLogbook Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- LaeLogbook Pro Annual$24.991 Year









