Comparison

Captain Logbook vs FlightLogScan

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

FlightLogScan

Digitize handwritten pilot logbook pages quickly and accurately. Convert scanned entries into editable digital records, making flight history easily searchable and shareable. Ideal for pilots needing to update old logs or maintain current records.

Highlights
  • Scan paper logbook pages
  • Convert handwriting to editable entries
  • Capture common log details
  • Organize flight records
  • Share or export records
Features
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Turn your paper pilot logbook into a clean digital record fast. FlightLogScan helps pilots digitize handwritten logbook pages so you can stop retyping entries and quickly reference your flight history when you need it. Built for pilots • Scan paper logbook pages with your iPhone camera • Convert handwriting into editable log entries (review and correct before saving) • Capture common log details like date, aircraft, route, time, and remarks (based on what’s on the page) • Keep entries organized • Share or export your records when needed Great for • Catching up years of paper entries • Keeping totals and records current LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Captain Logbook4 screens
FlightLogScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Captain Logbook at none against FlightLogScan's shown. Captain Logbook also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 FlightLogScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 FlightLogScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, FlightLogScan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Captain Logbook versus FlightLogScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain LogbookFlightLogScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung-Lun ChiangWilLance LLC

Customer experience

Captain Logbook

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

FlightLogScan

All ratings3 ratings
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
2 purchases

FlightLogScan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Captain Logbook free?
Captain Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightLogScan free?
FlightLogScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain Logbook or FlightLogScan?
Captain Logbook and FlightLogScan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Captain Logbook or FlightLogScan have ads?
FlightLogScan shows ads; Captain Logbook does not.
Which is updated more often, Captain Logbook or FlightLogScan?
Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, and FlightLogScan every 4 weeks. Most recently, Captain Logbook was updated on September 23, 2026 and FlightLogScan on June 8, 2026.

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