Comparison

Captain Logbook vs PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

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

PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

Features
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Who is PilotLinked for: For everyone who needs to track flight time — from students to professionals, and now also flight sim enthusiasts: + Private, Commercial, and Airline Pilots (PPL, CPL, ATPL) + Helicopter, Fixed-Wing, and Glider Pilots + Flight Instructors and Students + Flight Schools and Training Centers + Charter Companies and Aviation Operators + Professional Simulator Centers (FNPT, FTD, FFS) + Flight Sim Enthusiasts (MSFS, X-Plane, DCS, and more) + Mountain Flying Pilots and Specialized Operations Core Features: Modern Digital Logbook: Track every flight hour with precision. Record PIC, DUAL, SIC, MP, instructor, instrument, night, and cross-country time — all in one smart interface. Simulator Sessions Module: Track your simulator hours separately from real flights — perfect for real pilots and flight sim enthusiasts alike: + Dedicated Simulator Dashboard with total hours and session history + Support for professional simulators: FNPT I/II, FTD, Full Flight Simulator (FFS) + Support for home simulators: Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, DCS, Prepar3D + Log aircraft type, duration, training category, and instructor + Add personal remarks and training notes + Export your sim logbook as professional PDF (with signature field) or CSV + Keep your real flight hours and sim hours organized in one app Mountain Landings (MOU): Dedicated module for pilots operating in mountainous terrain: + Log every mountain landing site with elevation and location details + Track official and verified landing sites separately + Record number of landings per site and optional instructor name + Statistics: total landings, unique sites visited, highest elevation reached Advanced Operational Tracking: Specialized logging for professional pilots: + Fire Fighting (water drops, helitack, rappelling) + EMS (HEMS, air ambulance, organ transport) + Search & Rescue operations + Sling operations (construction, logging, utility work) + Offshore support (crew changes, platform landings) + Survey, powerline, and pipeline patrol Track operational time, cycles, rotations, and conditions with intuitive sliders and quick actions. Custom Airports: Add your own private airfields, helipads and off-airport landing sites — fully searchable and available across all your logbook entries. Perfect for private property, remote sites and off-grid operations. Statistics Dashboard: Gain insights with charts and analytics. View totals by aircraft type, analyze time periods, and track your career progression — for both real flights and simulator sessions. iPad Support: Native iPad layout with sidebar navigation and master-detail logbook view. Every feature fully optimized for the large screen. Smart Filters & Search: Find any flight instantly by date, aircraft, route, or flight type. Search ignores dashes and spaces for faster results. Flight Templates: Save time with autogenerated recurring flights. Global Aircraft Database: Access a centralized and verified database of aircraft and helicopters worldwide. Aircraft Access Management: Grant temporary access to your aircraft for other pilots. Why PilotLinked: Built by pilots, for pilots. PilotLinked isn't just another logbook app — it's a complete flight data management system for professional aviators and simulation enthusiasts. Key Advantages: + Speed: Log a recurring flight in under five seconds + Insights: Analyze routes, aircraft usage, and currency + Precision: Find any flight instantly + Flexibility: Ideal for private, training, or commercial pilots + Professional Tracking: The only logbook built for firefighting, EMS, SAR, and utility operations + Mountain Flying: Dedicated MOU module for mountain landing tracking + Sim Support: Track your simulator hours alongside your real flights Security & Privacy: + Secure cloud storage + GDPR compliant + Hosted in Europe + No third-party data sharing

Screenshots

Captain Logbook4 screens
PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots at none against Captain Logbook's 2. PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Captain Logbook's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Captain Logbook versus PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain LogbookPilotLinked Logbook for Pilots
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChung-Lun ChiangDominik Koppelhuber

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Captain Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access (monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access (Annually)$7.991 Year
None

PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Captain Logbook free?
Captain Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots free?
PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Captain Logbook or PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots have ads?
Neither Captain Logbook nor PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Logbook or PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots?
Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, and PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots fortnightly. Most recently, Captain Logbook was updated on September 23, 2026 and PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots on September 6, 2026.

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