Comparison

Plane log vs Velo Cam

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Log plane sightings
  • Edit existing sightings
  • Offline access
  • Data synchronization with website
  • Insert assistants
  • Extensive filtering options
  • Quick check for new planes
Features
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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!

About

Velo Cam

Features
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Velo Cam is a mobile app for WIFI-based action cameras, allowing you to connect to the action camera for remote control via your phone. You can preview live video and images, play back recordings, download files, and directly share them to social media platforms. Main features: Real-time quick preview of footage on your phone via the app. Remote control of the camera’s power, mode switching, and parameter adjustments (resolution, frame rate, exposure). Wireless transfer of photos/videos to your phone, categorized storage, and direct one-click sharing to social media platforms. Support for connecting multiple action cameras.

Screenshots

Plane log4 screens
Velo Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Velo Cam at fortnightly against Plane log's every 4 months. Velo Cam also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plane log ships an update every 4 months, Velo Cam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plane log versus Velo Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlane logVelo Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiksmodeShenzhen Jiezhitong Electronics Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Plane log

No in-app purchases

None

Velo Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plane log free?
Plane log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Velo Cam free?
Velo Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plane log or Velo Cam have ads?
Neither Plane log nor Velo Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plane log or Velo Cam?
Plane log ships an update every 4 months, and Velo Cam fortnightly. Most recently, Plane log was updated on November 2, 2026 and Velo Cam on October 28, 2026.

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