Comparison

FPV vs PaperLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FPV

Stream live, high-definition video from a micro drone directly to your iOS device. Transform your phone into FPV goggles and record footage in brilliant 1080p. Download and share your aerial videos on social media.

Highlights
  • Low-latency HD FPV camera feed
  • WIFI signal amplification
  • iOS device integration as FPV goggles
  • On-board 1080p 60fps video recording
  • Wireless HD footage download
  • Social media sharing
Features
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The Inductrix FPV HD micro drone's low-latency, high definition FPV camera uses an amplified WIFI signal to send beautifully immersive, high quality, live images straight to your iOS device. Simply slide your device into the headset adapter and it becomes your FPV goggles. An on-board SD memory card can record what your camera sees in brilliant 1080p 60fps video. Wirelessly download HD footage to your cell phone and show it to the world on your social media pages.

About

PaperLog

This app digitizes the traditional pilot logbook, offering a secure and organized way to record flight history. It features automatic schedule parsing, cloud backup, and digital signature support for professional pilots.

Highlights
  • Digital pilot logbook
  • Cloud backup
  • Automatic schedule parsing
  • Digital signature support
  • Printable logbook export
  • ICAO and IATA airport code support
Features
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Bring the feeling of a traditional paper logbook together with the convenience of digital technology. ParperLog lets you record every flight safely, organize your logbook effortlessly, and keep your flight history securely backed up. Designed for professional pilots, ParperLog recreates the familiar structure of analog logbooks while adding powerful digital tools. Key Features • Full support for ICAO and IATA airport codes • Authentic paper-style logbook layouts including FAA format and airline-style formats • Automatic airline schedule parsing (PDF, CSV, and web formats) • Import schedules from airlines such as Korean Air, Jeju Air, and more • Secure cloud backup for all flight records • Digital signature support for completed logbook pages • Flight summary and printable logbook export Still writing every leg manually? Still adding up flight time at the end of every page? ParperLog does it all for you. Built for pilots who want the reliability of a traditional logbook with the efficiency of a modern digital tool.

Screenshots

FPV4 screens
PaperLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PaperLog at 5.0 against FPV's 2.1. FPV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PaperLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FPV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaperLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FPV has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FPV ships an update every 3 weeks, PaperLog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FPV versus PaperLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPVPaperLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorizon HobbyAeroSync Studio

Customer experience

FPV

All ratings26 ratings
Positive19.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative84.6%

PaperLog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FPV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PaperLog

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is FPV free?
FPV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperLog free?
PaperLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FPV or PaperLog?
PaperLog is rated higher. FPV averages 2.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PaperLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FPV or PaperLog have ads?
Neither FPV nor PaperLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FPV or PaperLog?
FPV ships an update every 3 weeks, and PaperLog fortnightly. Most recently, FPV was updated on November 2, 2026 and PaperLog on October 31, 2026.

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