Plane log vs Sofive Ref
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plane log
Easily log and manage all your plane sightings from anywhere, online or offline. Synchronize your data with the Spottingmode website for seamless updates and access all website features directly on your phone.
- Log plane sightings
- Edit existing sightings
- Offline access
- Data synchronization with website
- Insert assistants
- Extensive filtering options
- Quick check for new planes
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Keeping a log of all your plane sightings has never been easier. Whether you are at an airport, travelling, plane spotting or just at home, with this app you can always check your log. Add new sightings, edit existing ones or check if you have just seen a new one. Online or offline! The app is directly linked with the Spottingmode website and will regularly synchronize the data with the server. Your existing sightings will be downloaded from the server on first use, after that all changes made in the app, or on the website, will be synchronized. All features of the website are also available in the app: - Inserting, editing and deleting sightings - Handy insert assistants to speed up inserting new sightings - Viewing all sightings with extensive filtering options - Quick check for new planes - Link to the Spottingmode plane lists to auto complete plane data (online only) With this app you will always know how successful the spotting was during any trip, at any time. You will have your log completed before you even start the journey home!
Sofive Ref
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The Sofive application allows you to connect and remote control our design scoreboards. Furthermore you will have real-time access to your matches and will be able to use the app for refereeing. This includes match selection (based on our many software integrations), score updates, striker selection, fouls management and much more. During the match players will be able to follow real-time updates on the Scoreboard. At the end of the match all the scores will be automatically updated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plane log at every 4 months against Sofive Ref's every 64 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plane log ships an update every 4 months, Sofive Ref every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plane log | Sofive Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 64 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iksmode | Sofive, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Plane log
No in-app purchases
Sofive Ref
No in-app purchases
