Comparison

Captain Logbook vs AviNex

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

AviNex

This platform offers flight crews and operational teams secure access to essential flight documentation and Electronic Flight Bag capabilities. Its offline-first design ensures continuous work even without network access, with automatic data synchronization when connectivity is restored.

Highlights
  • Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
  • Offline flight package access
  • Flight acceptance and crew workflows
  • Captain Data Entry
  • Flight log management
  • Company document library
  • Secure document management
Features
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AviNex is a modern flight operations platform designed for airline flight crews, dispatchers, and operational teams. It provides secure access to operational information, flight documentation, and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) capabilities in a single application. With an offline-first architecture, AviNex allows flight crews to continue working even when network connectivity is unavailable. Flight data is securely stored on the device and automatically synchronized when a connection becomes available. Key Features • Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) • Offline flight package access • Flight acceptance and crew workflows • Captain Data Entry • Flight log management • Weight and fuel review • Direct-To flight information • Company document library • Secure document management • Automatic synchronization with operational systems • Secure authentication and local data protection AviNex helps airlines improve operational efficiency while giving flight crews fast, reliable, and secure access to the information they need throughout every phase of flight.

Screenshots

Captain Logbook4 screens
AviNex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AviNex at none against Captain Logbook's 2. AviNex also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Captain Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. AviNex asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 AviNex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, AviNex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Captain Logbook versus AviNex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain LogbookAviNex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung-Lun ChiangJason Reynolds

Customer experience

Captain Logbook

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

AviNex

All ratings2 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
None

AviNex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Captain Logbook free?
Captain Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AviNex free?
AviNex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Captain Logbook or AviNex?
Captain Logbook and AviNex are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Captain Logbook or AviNex have ads?
Neither Captain Logbook nor AviNex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain Logbook or AviNex?
Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, and AviNex weekly. Most recently, Captain Logbook was updated on October 10, 2026 and AviNex on October 8, 2026.

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