Comparison

Captain Logbook vs Pilot Logbook

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

Head to head
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

About

Pilot Logbook

This app offers a professional digital pilot logbook for logging flights quickly and accurately. It tracks flight records, currencies, certificates, and statistics, with AI assistance for insights and automated logging features.

Highlights
  • Automated ADS-B flight logging
  • FAA, EASA & GCAA compliance tracking
  • Professional PDF export
  • Income and salary tracking
  • Certificate and currency reminders
  • Visual flight analytics
  • AI assistant for flight insights
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Airlog is a professional electronic pilot logbook that makes logging flights fast, accurate, and effortless. Built for student pilots, general aviation, airline crews, and captains, Airlog minimizes manual input and keeps your flight records, currencies, certificates, duty information, and statistics in one beautifully designed app. [Automation Where It Matters. Simplicity Everywhere Else.] Airlog adapts as your flying career evolves, from general aviation to airline operations and beyond. No complicated setup. No cluttered menus. No spreadsheet fixes. No currency guesswork. Just a smarter digital logbook designed around pilots. [Why Pilots Choose Airlog] • Ultra-Fast ADS-B Logging: Automatically capture flight time, landings, routes, sectors, and other flight details. Logging takes just seconds. • FAA, EASA & GCAA Tracking: Built-in calculations and monitoring for night time, IFR, distance, duty limits, currencies, and more. • Professional PDF Exports: Generate beautifully formatted logbooks and reports for airlines, regulators, flight schools, and personal records. • Income & Salary Tracking: Estimate earnings using real-world airline compensation models that go beyond simple block time. • Location-Based Reminders: Receive reminders to enter specific flight details when and where they matter. • Certificate & Currency Tracking: Keep certificates, ratings, validations, and expiry dates organized with automatic reminders. • Visual Flight Analytics: Explore route maps, statistics, trends, aircraft activity, and on-time performance at a glance. • iCloud Sync & Offline Support: Keep your logbook securely synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with full offline access. • Built-In Logbook Audit: Check your logbook for missing details and inconsistencies with 40+ configurable checks, review findings, and fix supported issues directly from the report. [Meet Mav] Mav is Airlog’s built-in AI assistant for your logbook. Ask questions about your flying, explore trends, check currency information, and uncover useful insights from your flight history. [Start Logging Today] Log your first 200 flight hours free. Upgrade when you need advanced features and unlimited logging. ADS-B features require an internet connection. Mav requires a device with Apple Intelligence enabled. Terms of Service: https://airlog.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://airlog.io/privacy

Screenshots

Captain Logbook4 screens
Pilot Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilot Logbook at every 3 days against Captain Logbook's every 2 months. Captain Logbook's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and Pilot Logbook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Captain Logbook against 5.0 for Pilot Logbook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, Pilot Logbook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Captain Logbook versus Pilot Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain LogbookPilot Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung-Lun ChiangAIRLOG LTD

Customer experience

Captain Logbook

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pilot Logbook

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Captain Logbook

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

Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • ADS-B 100$1.99
  • ADS-B 500$5.99
  • ADS-B 1000$9.99
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  • Pro - Lifetime$399.00

Questions

Is Captain Logbook free?
Captain Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Logbook free?
Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain Logbook or Pilot Logbook?
Captain Logbook and Pilot Logbook are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Captain Logbook or Pilot Logbook have ads?
Neither Captain Logbook nor Pilot Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Logbook or Pilot Logbook?
Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot Logbook every 3 days. Most recently, Captain Logbook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pilot Logbook on November 5, 2026.

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