Comparison

Pilot vs Logbook by Project1903

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

Logbook by Project1903

This app provides a secure, cloud-synced digital logbook for aircraft maintenance records. It helps track inspections, manage airworthiness directives, and store associated documents. AI-powered entry creation and secure collaboration features are included.

Highlights
  • Digital maintenance record entry
  • Automated inspection tracking
  • Airworthiness Directive management
  • Document and photo storage
  • Cloud synchronization
  • AI-powered entry creation
  • Secure collaboration
Features
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Your aircraft records—protected, organized, and always available. Aircraft Logbook is the digital home for your maintenance records. Every entry, every inspection, every AD—securely stored in the cloud and accessible from anywhere. Complete Digital Logbook Record maintenance entries with the same detail as paper logs: dates, descriptions, technician signatures, and photos. Everything indexed and searchable. Inspection Tracking Annual, 100-Hour, Progressive, and custom inspections tracked automatically. Get notified before due dates based on calendar or aircraft time. Airworthiness Directive Management Automatic AD discovery for your aircraft type. Track compliance status, attach supporting documents, and never lose track of recurring requirements. Document Storage Attach photos, PDFs, and scanned records directly to logbook entries. Your 337s, STCs, and work orders—organized and linked to the entries that reference them. Cloud Synced & Archived Your records sync automatically across all your devices. Stored securely, backed up continuously, and protected from loss, fire, or faded ink. Professional PDF Export Generate print-ready logbooks with table of contents, photo attachments, and digital signatures. Perfect for pre-buy, insurance, or regulatory review. AI-Powered Entry Photograph paper maintenance records. AI extracts the details and creates the entry for you. Collaborate Securely Share aircraft with mechanics, partners, and inspectors. Everyone sees the same up-to-date records. Full data export anytime. Your records belong to you. Terms of use: https://www.project1903.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
Logbook by Project19034 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Logbook by Project1903 at 5.0 against Pilot's 4.0. Logbook by Project1903 also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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 Logbook by Project1903 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logbook by Project1903 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilot versus Logbook by Project1903: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotLogbook by Project1903
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 31 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Villarroel CuevasJonathan Crawford

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
2 purchases

Logbook by Project1903

Subscriptions2
  • Solo$15.991 Month
  • Professional$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Logbook by Project1903 free?
Logbook by Project1903 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot or Logbook by Project1903?
Logbook by Project1903 is rated higher. Pilot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Logbook by Project1903 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pilot or Logbook by Project1903 have ads?
Neither Pilot nor Logbook by Project1903 shows ads.

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