Captain Logbook vs Pilot Logbook
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
Pilot Logbook
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Keep your logbook in your pocket and on your iPad. Pilot Logbook Pro is a professional flight logbook built for pilots who want to log flights quickly, track every hour type, stay current, and keep records ready for applications, renewals, and audits. Designed for Canadian and US licence holders, with secure cloud sync. LOG FLIGHTS YOUR WAY • Enter date, aircraft, registration, departure and arrival airports, and out/in times • Log single-engine and multi-engine time (day/night, dual, PIC, co-pilot) • Record cross-country, takeoffs, landings, and instrument time (actual, hood, sim, IFR approaches) • Track approach type (ILS, RNAV, VOR, and more) • Optional auto day/night split from out/in times • Search airports and aircraft by ICAO code • Add remarks and crew (PIC, SIC) for each flight TRACK YOUR CAREER • Home dashboard with total hours, flights, PIC time, and a customizable hours chart • Redesigned Totals & Stats: career KPIs, charts by year, fleet breakdowns, aircraft rankings, landings, and recent activity • Filter by date range, employer, or aircraft type STAY CURRENT • Recency & Currency with rolling windows for US Part 121 and Part 135 operations • See at a glance whether you meet landing, takeoff, and hour requirements MAP YOUR FLYING • View flights on a map with routes and airport markers • Filter by date, airport, or country • Route line thickness shows how often you’ve flown each leg • Tap airports for detailed stats IMPORT & REVIEW BEFORE YOU COMMIT • Step-by-step import wizard for CSV and Excel logbooks with smarter column auto-detection • Import from PDF, CSV, or Excel and map columns to your logbook fields • Airline report import for Air Canada PQRM and Porter NAV blue reports • LogTen and template-based imports supported • Draft Flights: review imported or schedule entries, fix details, and approve only when ready AIRLINE TOOLS (ELITE) • Import Schedule: sync roster flights from your calendar as draft entries • Pairing Insight: see your pairing timeline, visit schedule, meal allowance summary, and METAR/TAF weather with flight-category highlights • Meal Allowance: monthly pairing breakdown with baseline comparisons and PDF export • Duty Calculator: FDP and duty-time tools for airline operations EXPORT AND SHARE • Export your logbook to PDF, Excel, or CSV • Choose a date range and download or share for applications and record-keeping PROFILE AND SETTINGS • Guided profile setup: name, airline, rank, licences, ratings, medical, employers, and current aircraft • Rank-based profiles (Captain, First Officer, Second Officer, and more) • Time format (Hobbs or HH:mm), auto night calculations, auto IFR time, and more BUILT FOR PILOTS • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with an adaptive layout on larger screens • Your data is stored in your own account and synced securely to the cloud • Optional Pro and Elite subscriptions unlock advanced logging, import, export, and airline features Download Pilot Logbook Pro and keep your flying history organized, accurate, and ready when you need it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pilotlogbook-pro.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pilotlogbook-pro.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Captain Logbook at none against Pilot Logbook's shown. Pilot Logbook's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Pilot Logbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Captain Logbook ships an update every 2 months, Pilot Logbook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Captain Logbook | Pilot Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chung-Lun Chiang | Pilot Logbook Pro Inc. |
In-app purchases
Captain Logbook
- Unlimited Access (monthly)$0.991 Month
- Unlimited Access (Annually)$7.991 Year
Pilot Logbook
- Pro Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Elite Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Pro Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- Elite Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$83.901 Year









