Comparison

FMGS A330 vs Captain Logbook

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

Head to head
About

FMGS A330

Features
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This app requires a user account provided by your Exail representative. A330 Flight Management System Trainer is Exail solution to training centers’ need for A330 FMS familiarization tools. It offers a free play and accurate simulation, bringing a great added value before entering into simulators expensive sessions. Pilots’ transition to A330 complex flight management system is smoothly performed thanks to an easy-to-use interface and a complete set of available functions.

About

Captain Logbook

Log your flights with detailed information including flight numbers, times, and approaches. The app offers intelligent suggestions, cloud syncing across devices, and export options in various formats. A free version is available for up to 100 flights.

Highlights
  • Log flights with detailed data
  • Intelligent suggestions and custom fields
  • Cloud sync across iPhone and iPad
  • Export to PDF (EASA, Jeppesen) and CSV
  • Dark Mode and Sign In with Apple integration
  • Local data backup
Features
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Captain’s Logbook focuses on the important stuff matters for an airline pilot. *Log Anything* Create flights with flight numbers, airports, OOOI times, approaches flown, number of passengers, takeoffs and landings, crew pairings. Custom fields are available for pilot sand flights. *Intelligent* The app knows you always fly the Canarsie VOR 13R approach at JFK airport while conducting the Expressway Visual Approach Runway 31 into LGA. Suggestion lists are available for some fields to save your time. *Synced* The app supports both the iPhone and the iPad. Your flight logs on all of your devices are synced with our Captain Cloud for free (registration required.) Of course, you can always back up your data to CSV file and PDF format locally. *Cool* The app integrates the latest cool technologies including Dark Mode and Sign In with Apple. *Export* Export all of your flights to PDF file, including EASA and Jeppesen(FAA) format. You can also export the logbook to CSV(spreadsheet) file. *Try it yourself* A full functional app is available for FREE, for up to 100 flights logged. Afterwards, a "Pro Captain" subscription in the App Store is required for creating more flights. Subscriptions - Pro Captain (Unlimited Access) plan: The prices may vary in different regions or countries, check Settings > Subscriptions in the app for details. Your account will be charged for renewal automatically, unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://captainlogbook.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://captainlogbook.app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FMGS A330 at none against Captain Logbook's 2. FMGS A330 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Captain Logbook's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). On price, 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. Captain Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FMGS A330 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FMGS A330 ships an update every 25 months, Captain Logbook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FMGS A330 versus Captain Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFMGS A330Captain Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperECA FarosChung-Lun Chiang

In-app purchases

None

FMGS A330

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Captain Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access (monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access (Annually)$7.991 Year

Questions

Is FMGS A330 free?
FMGS A330 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captain Logbook free?
Captain Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FMGS A330 or Captain Logbook have ads?
Neither FMGS A330 nor Captain Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FMGS A330 or Captain Logbook?
FMGS A330 ships an update every 25 months, and Captain Logbook every 2 months. Most recently, FMGS A330 was updated on September 10, 2026 and Captain Logbook on September 23, 2026.

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