Comparison

Pilot vs Block Time Logger

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

Block Time Logger

Features
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Block Time Logger is the fast, reliable e-Logbook built specifically for commercial, private, and student pilots. Streamline your flight and simulator logging, track duty hours, import roster schedules, and generate official compliance-ready logbook exports in seconds. Whether you are logging daily line flights, simulator checkrides, or managing recency, Block Time Logger delivers a zero-friction workflow that works 100% offline with zero accounts required. = WHY PILOTS CHOOSE BLOCK TIME LOGGER = • FAST & INTUITIVE LOGGING Capture Block (Off/Out/On/In) times, flight numbers, aircraft registration, routes, crew roles, night time, and instrument approaches effortlessly. • INSTANT ROSTER & LOGTEN IMPORTS Save hours of manual data entry: - Import calendar roster files (.ICS) directly from your airline schedule. - Seamlessly migrate historical flight data from LogTen (.TSV). - Import files directly via the iOS Share Sheet or Files app. • OFFICIAL REGIONAL EXPORTS (PDF, CSV, EXCEL) Generate beautifully formatted, audit-ready logbooks tailored to international aviation authorities: - FAA Logbook Format - EASA AMC1 FCL.050 Format - HKCAD Logbook Format - Export directly to PDF, CSV, or Excel for easy printing and record-keeping. • AUTOMATED RECENT SUMMARY & ANALYTICS Track your 28-day, monthly, and all-time flying totals. Monitor duty limits, landing recency, and aircraft block hours at a glance. • 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your logbook belongs to you. All data remains stored locally on your device with no mandatory account or cloud login. Backup and restore your database with a single tap whenever you choose. • CUSTOMIZABLE FLEET & AIRPORT LOOKUP Manage your favorite aircraft, crew members, and bases. Includes quick ICAO/IATA airport search for rapid route entry. --- PRO SUBSCRIPTION (POWER UTILITIES) Unlock advanced analytics, expanded roster import tools, and premium regional export formats with flexible monthly or annual plans. --- Privacy Policy: https://bigthinklabs.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
Block Time Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Time Logger at every 2 weeks against Pilot's every 31 months. Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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 Block Time Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot ships an update every 31 months, Block Time Logger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pilot versus Block Time Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotBlock Time Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Villarroel CuevasBig Think Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
2 purchases

Block Time Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Time Logger free?
Block Time Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot or Block Time Logger have ads?
Neither Pilot nor Block Time Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot or Block Time Logger?
Pilot ships an update every 31 months, and Block Time Logger every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pilot was updated on June 6, 2026 and Block Time Logger on August 16, 2026.

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