Comparison

Pilot vs Wader Pilot Logbook

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

Head to head
About

Pilot

This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.

Highlights
  • Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations
  • Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines
  • Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more
  • Fast and intuitive search functionality
  • Created by a pilot for pilots
  • Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference
Features
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Pilot-Abbr – Aviation Abbreviations for Flight Crews Pilot-Abbr is a powerful reference app designed for professional pilots, providing fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms from international sources. Main Features: Five Organized Lists: • Abbreviations – General aviation terms used by pilots. • CPDLC Messages – Commonly used datalink message elements. • Airports – IATA and ICAO codes, airport name, city, and flag. • Registrations – Aircraft registration codes by country. • Airlines – IATA and ICAO codes, airline name, and country. Sources Include: • FAA Abbreviations • U.S. Aeronautical Contractions • NOTAM Abbreviations • Canadian AIM • Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) • Jeppesen • Boeing Acronyms • EASA Acronyms • Dangerous Goods and Ground Handling codes • And more Whether you're decoding a NOTAM, preparing for departure, or reviewing CPDLC messages, Pilot-Abbr gives you the reference you need — anytime, even offline. Why Pilots Use Pilot-Abbr: • Created by a pilot, for pilots • Fast, intuitive search • Covers operational, regulatory, and airline-specific terms • Optimized for flight planning, briefing, and in-flight reference Subscription Details • $4.99/year, auto-renewable • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings • No partial refunds Legal • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://villarroel98.wixsite.com/hazmat-pjv/about • Apple EULA (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot-Abbr — The most complete aviation abbreviation tool on the App Store. Essential for every flight crew.

About

Wader Pilot Logbook

This app simplifies flight logging for pilots, offering an all-in-one solution to track flight hours and access essential information like weather reports. Cloud syncing ensures your records are always safe and accessible from anywhere, fostering a professional aviation network.

Highlights
  • Flight hour monitoring
  • Integrated weather reports
  • Cloud syncing for data backup
  • Professional aviation network
  • Accessible from anywhere
Features
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The logbook that finally got it right. Wader is the digital logbook built for every pilot — student, GA, or airline. Beautiful interface, fast data entry, live airport data, and a growing pilot community, all in one place. LOG EVERY FLIGHT, EFFORTLESSLY Fast sector logging — crew, aircraft, airports, times, and remarks in seconds Import years of previous logbook data — easily done inside the app WORKS ANYWHERE, LOSES NOTHING Offline-first — fully functional at any aerodrome, no signal needed Cloud-synced and backed up automatically when you reconnect Export to CSV or PDF anytime, in formats pilots and employers use AIRPORT DATA IN YOUR POCKET Live METARs, TAFs, and statistical airport information Built for preflight planning and post-flight review A PILOT COMMUNITY WORTH JOINING Share flights and build a professional profile beyond a PDF logbook Stay current with aviation news and alert updates in the community feed Your entire flying journey, in your pocket. Download Wader today. Wader Aviation Corp is not liable for any resulting damage caused by using this application. Data is provided without guarantee as to accuracy. Weather data is sourced from third-party providers — always verify with official sources. Learn more at waderaviation.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
Wader Pilot Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wader Pilot Logbook at 98% against Pilot's 33%. Wader Pilot Logbook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Wader Pilot Logbook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wader Pilot Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wader Pilot Logbook has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pilot's written reviews are positive against 98% of Wader Pilot Logbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot ships an update every 31 months, Wader Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pilot versus Wader Pilot Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotWader Pilot Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings422 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Villarroel CuevasWader Aviation Corp

Customer experience

Pilot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Wader Pilot Logbook

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
1 purchases

Wader Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions1
  • Wader Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wader Pilot Logbook free?
Wader Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot or Wader Pilot Logbook?
Wader Pilot Logbook is rated higher. Pilot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Wader Pilot Logbook averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do Pilot or Wader Pilot Logbook have ads?
Neither Pilot nor Wader Pilot Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot or Wader Pilot Logbook?
Pilot ships an update every 31 months, and Wader Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pilot was updated on October 11, 2026 and Wader Pilot Logbook on October 24, 2026.

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