Comparison

FlightBag vs Pilot Logbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FlightBag

Access essential aviation weather data including METARs, TAFs, and various weather charts. Features include airport information, route planning weather, unit conversion, and a world map with navigation aids. Offline access is available for specific regions and charts.

Highlights
  • METAR, TAF, and airport information
  • Weather charts (Significant Weather, Synoptic)
  • Offline map with navigation aids
  • Unit converter for aviation metrics
  • Sunrise/sunset and time zone data
  • Watch app and widget support
Features
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FlightBag (Pilot Weather & Tools) - METAR, TAF, Runway and Station Information - Significant Weather Charts - Synoptic Surface Pressure Charts - Wind and Temperature Charts - Satellite Images - World Map with all Airports - Waypoints, VOR's and NDB's in Europe - European Region available for offline download - Sunrise Sunset Times (UTC/Local) - Converter for all important aviation units - Live UTC Clock & Local Time for all Airports - Widget, Watch App + Widget Extension Flight Weather Page - Allows for selection of Departure, Destination and Eight Alternate Airports. Each airport shows key information such as: - METAR - TAF - Runway Information - Elevation Enroute Weather Page - Downloads METAR and TAF for all Airports within 100nm of route between Departure and Destination Airports. Runway Length filter can be applied and range extended to 300nm either side of track. Weather Charts - Available for Offline use with one click. Available Charts: - Significant Weather - Synoptic Surface Pressure - Wind and Temperature - Satellite Images Map Page - Contains a World Map with all Airports, European Region contains Waypoints, VOR's and NDB's and can be downloaded in settings for offline use. Converter - Allows Conversion of: - Temperature - Speed/Distance - Airspeed/Mach Number - Mass/Volume/Fuel Subscription Information: We offer Monthly and Yearly Subscriptions, the subscriptions gives you full access to the app and all contents, this includes iPad, iPhone, Watch App, Watch App Extension and Widget. Subscription Payments Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once your confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period, unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your auto-renewable subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Subscriptions are non-refundable and will run until the expiry date once cancelled. Terms of Service: https://aeronotion.net/terms/

About

Pilot Logbook

Features
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Pilot Logbook is a smart, modern logbook designed for both professional and private pilots. Logging flights is fast, intuitive, and hassle-free, so you can spend less time entering data and more time flying. Easily track your totals, monitor limits, and stay fully in control of your logbook data. KEY FEATURES: • Fully customisable to suit your licence, aircraft, and flying role • Automatic time calculations, including night time, with minimal manual input • Airline CSV import - instantly import flight data from your airline’s roster or flight records • Extensive built-in databases with over 6,000 airports and 800 aircraft types - add your own or customise existing entries • Secure iCloud sync, keeping your logbook backed up and seamlessly available across all your devices • Advanced filtering and sorting by date, aircraft, pilots, and more • Interactive charts and analytics to visualise flight hours, aircraft usage, and trends over time • Professional PDF logbook exports with electronic signature • Previous flying experience - add historic flight time so your full career hours are accurately reflected • Easy CSV export for effortless data migration and backups SUBSCRIPTION: Pilot Logbook is free to use with full functionality for your first 50 flights. After that, a monthly or annual subscription unlocks unlimited flight logging and unlimited logbook exports. Built for pilots who value accuracy, simplicity, and complete control of their flying records.

Screenshots

FlightBag4 screens
Pilot Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlightBag at every 5 days against Pilot Logbook's every 2 weeks. FlightBag also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlightBag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pilot Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightBag ships an update every 5 days, Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlightBag versus Pilot Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightBagPilot Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAero Notion LimitedJAMES PEACEFULL WAKELEY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightBag

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is FlightBag free?
FlightBag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Logbook free?
Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightBag or Pilot Logbook have ads?
Neither FlightBag nor Pilot Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightBag or Pilot Logbook?
FlightBag ships an update every 5 days, and Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlightBag was updated on September 10, 2026 and Pilot Logbook on August 25, 2026.

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