Captain Logbook vs TheProPilotApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
TheProPilotApp
This app streamlines pilot operations by automatically importing flight releases and schedules. It offers real-time OOOI tracking, crew synchronization, and comprehensive airport data, all while ensuring privacy and offline functionality.
- Flight release import
- Live activity & dynamic island
- Cockpit crew sync
- Automatic schedule import
- Smart flight logging
- Airport database
- Offline functionality
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PROPILOT - THE COMPLETE PILOT LOGBOOK AND FLIGHT OPS APP Built by an airline captain, for pilots who fly the line. PERFECT FOR: Airline pilots (121 operations) Cargo pilots Corporate pilots Charter operators Flight instructors (CFI/CFII) Private pilots TOP FEATURES: FLIGHT RELEASE IMPORT Import PDF flight releases directly from Comply365 or navtech Auto-parses trip number, aircraft, crew, legs, fuel, and fly-away kit Creates or updates trips automatically from your release Stores flight release and Weight & Balance PDFs with each trip Aircraft maintenance status (TAT, service check, A-check) at a glance LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND Real-time OOOI tracking right on your lock screen Dynamic Island shows your active flight at a glance Departure, arrival, and flight status always visible Updates live as you log times — no need to unlock your phone COCKPIT CREW SYNC Sync trip data with your crew over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi No internet required — works gate-to-gate Captain and First Officer stay in sync automatically Perfect for multi-crew 121 operations AUTOMATIC SCHEDULE IMPORT Import your airline schedule from crew scheduling (iCal format) Auto-generates trips with all flight details Background sync keeps schedule updated Works with any airline (customizable import profiles) SMART FLIGHT LOGGING Automatic time calculations (block, flight, duty) GPS flight tracking with automatic takeoff/landing detection Import from ForeFlight FAR 117 duty time monitoring Export to PDF, CSV for your records COMPREHENSIVE AIRPORT DATABASE 5,000+ airports worldwide with frequencies, runways, navaids 164+ verified FBOs with phone numbers, fuel prices, amenities Community-updated fuel prices and reviews Current METAR/TAF weather at every airport Winds aloft forecasts for flight planning APPLE WATCH COMPANION Full duty timer on your wrist View next flight details Trip overview at a glance Real-time sync with iPhone Works independently with GPS WORKS OFFLINE Full functionality without internet All airports and FBOs included Weather data cached Perfect for deadhead flights or areas with no signal FAR 117 COMPLIANCE Duty time tracking with limit warnings Flight/duty time logs for FAA compliance Currency tracking Professional reports ready for audits FBO AND OPERATIONS TOOLS Get notified when approaching your preferred FBO Quick-dial your airline OPS Access FAA airport diagrams Crew car and amenity information Handling fees and fuel prices PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device iCloud sync (private, encrypted) No tracking, no analytics, no data mining Face ID/Touch ID protection available WHAT PILOTS ARE SAYING: "Finally, a logbook app built by someone who actually flies for a living." "The schedule import feature alone is worth it." WHY PROPILOT? Built by a Part 121 captain who was tired of clunky logbook apps that don't understand airline operations. ProPilot handles multi-leg days, duty time tracking, schedule imports, flight release parsing, and all the real-world stuff that airline pilots deal with daily. No subscriptions. No hidden costs. No ads. Just a solid tool built by a pilot, for pilots. DOWNLOAD FREE TODAY and see why pilots are switching to ProPilot! Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch (iOS 17+, watchOS 10+) iCloud sync keeps everything in sync across all your devices Privacy Policy: https://www.thepropilotapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheProPilotApp at fortnightly against Captain Logbook's every 2 months. Captain Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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. Captain Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TheProPilotApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Captain Logbook against 5.0 for TheProPilotApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain Logbook has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, TheProPilotApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Captain Logbook | TheProPilotApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chung-Lun Chiang | Jeffrey Kadans |
In-app purchases
Captain Logbook
- Unlimited Access (monthly)$0.991 Month
- Unlimited Access (Annually)$7.991 Year
TheProPilotApp
- ProPilot Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual$79.991 Year
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