RosterX vs Wader Pilot Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RosterX
This app helps airline crew members manage their schedules by downloading and displaying rosters from airline servers. It offers calendar integration, timely notifications for changes, and a download manager for saved rosters. It supports a variety of airlines and includes features like dark mode and password saving.
- CrewLink roster download
- Calendar event injection
- Automatic/manual download manager
- System notifications for roster changes
- Zoomable and scalable roster view
- Dark Mode support
- Password auto-fill via iCloud Keychain
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Download and show NetLine/Crew CrewLink rosters from Airline servers. Download Manager saves downloaded rosters and notifications automatically or manually. Optional injection of roster events to existing iOS device calendar (some Airlines only), including maximum amount of data parsed from native CrewLink roster (e.g. Crew members, messages, hotels, ...). Check-in events generate location based travel time alerts (Time to Leave) and, if desired, an optional 60 minutes alert. Roster import from local iOS device supported. CrewLink notification handling (Confirm or Dismiss) implemented. Timely System notifications provide alerts (banners, sounds, badges) about new CrewLink notifications (roster changes) and CrewLink validity end date changes (new roster publication). This also operates if app is in background. Pull to refresh on Info tab fires this notification feature manually. Dark Mode support. Added the Buy Me a Coffee In-App Purchase option to keep app Ad-Free. Currently supported Airlines: • AeroLogic (3S), VPN required • airBaltic (BT) • Bulgaria Air (FB) • Condor (DE) • Corendon Airlines (XC) • Corendon Dutch Airlines (CD) • Croatia Airlines (OU) • Eurowings (EW) (Hard and Soft token) • GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3) • ITA Airways (AZ) • LOT Polish Airlines (LO) • Luxair (LG) • Norwegian (D8) • Portugália Airlines (NI) Airlines with iCalendar support: • airBaltic (BT) • LOT Polish Airlines (LO) • Luxair (LG) • Portugália Airlines (NI) Airlines with Master Roster support: • Luxair (LG) Features: • CrewLink roster download • AutoFill Passwords are saved in iCould Keychain across devices • Four configurable configurable download periods (one-click-download) • CrewLink notification handling (Confirm or Dismiss), with subsequent reload of updated roster • Zoomable and scalable roster view • Download Manager saves downloaded rosters and notifications automatically or manually • Start date to today option • End date to validity end date option • CrewLink rosters and notifications can be shared (e.g. Email, AirDrop, ...) • System notifications (banners, sounds, badges) for CrewLink notifications and CrewLink validity end date changes • Optional notifications to inform about network errors when Airline servers are unavailable • Last CrewLink notification check information (date & time) • CrewLink validity End date information • iCalendar generation (supported Airlines only) • iCalendar check-in events with location based travel time alerts can be added to the calendar • iCalendar check-in events can have an optional additional 60 minutes alert • iCalendar localtime/UTC conversion based on location and date • iCalendar merged flight events • Optional substitution of already existing RosterX calendar events • Master Roster (supported Airlines only) • Dark Mode support • Split View & Slide Over support (iPad only) • TLCs database shows rank/stripes, sports Stats view and pull to refresh for database update (LG only) • Airports database (Name, Country, ICAO and IATA) • Send feedback and Report a bug features • Share the app feature • Reset settings feature for changing Airline or restoring app defaults • In-App Purchase subscription: iCalendar, LG Bundle • In-App Purchase: Buy Me a Coffee (not adding any additional functionalities) • Ad-Free • If your Airline is not listed, please contact developer for inclusion (Airline must use NetLine/Crew CrewLink). email: rosterx@geohei.lu Enjoy the experience Disclaimer: RosterX is designed for Airline Crews to easily access company NetLine Crew/CrewLink rosters. Duly check retrieved data for correctness through Airline channels e.g. official CrewLink web interface. Airline specific login mechanism modifications might impair or even break functionality of present app. In this case, we will do our best to reestablish access without delay. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Wader Pilot Logbook
This app simplifies flight logging for pilots, offering an all-in-one solution to track flight hours and access essential information like weather reports. Cloud syncing ensures your records are always safe and accessible from anywhere, fostering a professional aviation network.
- Flight hour monitoring
- Integrated weather reports
- Cloud syncing for data backup
- Professional aviation network
- Accessible from anywhere
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The logbook that finally got it right. Wader is the digital logbook built for every pilot — student, GA, or airline. Beautiful interface, fast data entry, live airport data, and a growing pilot community, all in one place. LOG EVERY FLIGHT, EFFORTLESSLY Fast sector logging — crew, aircraft, airports, times, and remarks in seconds Import years of previous logbook data — easily done inside the app WORKS ANYWHERE, LOSES NOTHING Offline-first — fully functional at any aerodrome, no signal needed Cloud-synced and backed up automatically when you reconnect Export to CSV or PDF anytime, in formats pilots and employers use AIRPORT DATA IN YOUR POCKET Live METARs, TAFs, and statistical airport information Built for preflight planning and post-flight review A PILOT COMMUNITY WORTH JOINING Share flights and build a professional profile beyond a PDF logbook Stay current with aviation news and alert updates in the community feed Your entire flying journey, in your pocket. Download Wader today. Wader Aviation Corp is not liable for any resulting damage caused by using this application. Data is provided without guarantee as to accuracy. Weather data is sourced from third-party providers — always verify with official sources. Learn more at waderaviation.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RosterX at 5.0 against Wader Pilot Logbook's 4.6. RosterX also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Wader Pilot Logbook's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. RosterX sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Wader Pilot Logbook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RosterX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wader Pilot Logbook has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RosterX's written reviews are positive against 98% of Wader Pilot Logbook's.
RosterX ships an update every 11 days, Wader Pilot Logbook monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | RosterX | Wader Pilot Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 98.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Georges Heinesch | Wader Aviation Corp |
Customer experience
RosterX
Wader Pilot Logbook
In-app purchases
RosterX
- iCalendar7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- iCalendar1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- LG Bundle1 Month trial$1.991 Month
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- Master Roster1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- iCalendar7 Days trial$14.491 Year
- LG Bundle1 Month trial$14.991 Year
- iCalendar1 Month trial$17.991 Year
- Master Roster1 Month trial$24.991 Year
- Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
Wader Pilot Logbook
- Wader Pro Annual1 Year trial$79.991 Year
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