Comparison

SimplyLog vs Quick Note

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

Head to head
About

SimplyLog

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In search of a professional pilot logbook that has all the needed features without the clutter? You need SimplyLog, which enables you to log flying hours easily. SimplyLog seamlessly sync everything via iCloud so you can access and export them from basically any one of your devices. Think of it as your all in one digital pilot logbook. SimplyLog is designed to be your simple pilot logbook for years to come. ā—‰ TRY FOR FREE, LATER JUST $34.99 A YEAR SimplyLog is free to use for up to 200 entries. No subscription is required until you hit 200 entries*. Only 1 subscription is needed for all your devices. With $34.99 a year subscription, SimplyLog is one of the most affordable online pilot logbooks currently on the App Store. Especially when you compare the features you get. ā—‰ SIMPLE, YET ADVANCED FLIGHT HOUR LOGS Easily choose between day-night flight hours. With just the airport codes & in-out times, SimplyLog can calculate day & night flight times. It would even intelligently assign flight times to the respective hour types (PIC, P1US, SIC or P2X). All with one tap. Filling up your pilot logbook should be this easy. 
◉ QUICKLY FIND YOUR IMPORTANT DATA Unlike complicated pilot log book apps that are hard to navigate, SimplyLog enables you to easily search Flight Numbers, Aircraft Type, Aircraft Tail, Airports, Crew and Remarks. Also, new in iOS 14, we introduced widgets! With log book and flight time widgets, you always have easy and quick access to your log book! 
 ā—‰ ENJOY SEAMLESS DUTY TRACKING Track your duty times with ultimate ease all in one place. SimplyLog will even auto-fill your off-duty time based on your arrival times in one tap. 
◉ SAVE TIME ON DATA ENTRY The problem with most pilot flight log books is complicated data entry. We designed SimplyLog with simplicity in mind. Finally, you can enjoy fast data entry with intelligent suggestions to help you complete your pilot logbook. Our smart suggestions would ensure an accurate and error-free experience even on the go. Easily create another sector by using data from a particular flight log. SimplyLog would intelligently pre-fill date, airport, and crew using information from an easier sector. ā—‰ SIMPLIFIED LOGBOOK IMPORT AND EXPORT - Seamless roster import: Easily import your Crew Connect roster through your iCal calendar into your SimplyLog pilot logbook. - Import logbook from LogTen Pro: If you are an existing user of LogTen Pro, we made it easy for you to migrate over to SimplyLog. - Easy CSV export: Export SimplyLog pilot logbook easily into a CSV file. - Easy PDF export: Export SimplyLog pilot logbook into a PDF file. The best part? You can log data for both Flights and Simulators! ā—‰ IPAD SUPPORT A single flight time logging app for both your iPhone and iPad. Whether you want portability with your iPhone, or to utilize the power (including multi-tasking) of your iPad, SimplyLog is there for you. Access your pilot logbook with any of your devices. ā—‰ Sync & Backup with iCloud Back up all your data into iCloud & sync your data between all your devices.. Everything happens in the background, so you don't need to worry about it. Your pilot logbook remains private and always available with iCloud. --- Subscription INFO --- * Free users are allowed full unrestricted use of SimplyLog pilot logbook, up to a limit of 200 flight entries. * As a free user you can initiate imports from LogTen Pro and Crew Connect calendar. But please note these imports may bring your total flight logs to more than the 200 flight limit. * After 200 flight entries, you need an active subscription to continue adding flight entires. * Subscriptions do not auto-renew. * You only need 1 subscription for multiple devices (need to have iCloud). * We would never delete your flights from SimplyLog. Even if your subscription expires, or if you choose not to renew your subscription, your pilot logbook in SimplyLog remains, even if you have more than 200 flights in your pilot logbook.

About

Quick Note

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Capture any thought in 2 taps. The fastest notepad on iPhone. From a grocery item you'll forget by the time you reach the car, to a 3 AM idea you can't lose, this is the friction-free way to jot, save, and find every note — with a Home Screen widget, a Share Extension that captures from anywhere, and folder organization that scales from 5 notes to 5,000. Loved by students, writers, parents, planners, and anyone tired of opening five apps just to write down one sentence. Free to use, no account required. — KEY FEATURES — INSTANT QUICK CAPTURE • Home Screen widget jumps straight into a new note • Share Extension lets you save text from Safari, Mail, Messages, or any app • Auto-save as you type — never lose a thought to a closed app • Tap to open, type, swipe to save. That's the entire flow. NOTEPAD BUILT FOR SPEED • Clean, distraction-free editor • Inter font, optimized for fast reading on any screen size • No formatting menus to fight — type and go • Long notes, short notes, single-line scratchpad — all in one place WIDGETS FOR EVERY USE • Small, medium, and large Home Screen widgets • Preview your latest notes at a glance • One-tap shortcut to create a new note • Live Activity support for in-progress capture FOLDER ORGANIZATION • Group notes by project, class, trip, or any system you like • Drag, rename, and reorder folders in seconds • Nested folders for power users • Smart "All Notes" view that ignores folder structure when you just want to search SHARE EXTENSION • Save a link, a quote, a screenshot caption, or any selected text from any app • Pre-fills into a new note so you can refine before saving • Works system-wide — no copy-paste dance OFFLINE-FIRST • Every note lives on your device first • No login wall, no cloud account required to use • Open and write even on airplane mode PRIVACY BUILT IN • Notes are stored locally • No tracking of note content • No mandatory sign-up to capture your first note — PERFECT FOR — • Students jotting lecture takeaways between classes • Writers catching first-draft ideas before they evaporate • Parents tracking grocery runs, school pickups, and birthday gift ideas • Planners managing rolling to-do lists across the week • Founders and PMs dumping product ideas the moment they strike • Travelers logging itinerary changes, gate numbers, and hotel codes • Anyone who wants a notepad that opens faster than Apple Notes — LOVED BY USERS — "Finally a notes app that opens before my idea is gone." — Sarah M. "The widget is the killer feature. I haven't opened the main app in a week — and that's the point." — Michael T. "Folder support without the bloat. Replaced three other note apps." — Priya R. — PREMIUM — Upgrade to Premium for unlimited folders, ad-free browsing, advanced widget styles, custom themes, and priority support. Subscription options: • Weekly subscription with 3-day free trial • Annual subscription with 7-day free trial • Lifetime unlock as a one-time purchase Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. — PRIVACY FIRST — Your notes are stored securely on your device. We never sell or share your personal data. — SUPPORT — Questions, feedback, or a feature request? Email pnkhanhlinh0206@gmail.com and we read every message. Privacy Policy: https://pnkl26.web.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pnkl26.web.app/terms-of-service Download free, capture your first note in seconds, and never lose another idea.

Screenshots

SimplyLog4 screens
Quick Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Quick Note at every 4 days against SimplyLog's every 8 days. SimplyLog's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SimplyLog sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Quick Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplyLog ships an update every 8 days, Quick Note every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SimplyLog versus Quick Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyLogQuick Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPe Hon OngLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SimplyLog

One-time2
  • Simply Log Pro - 1 Month$3.99
  • Simply Log Pro - 1 year$34.99
1 purchases

Quick Note

One-time1
  • Pro Features Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is SimplyLog free?
SimplyLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Note free?
Quick Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimplyLog or Quick Note have ads?
Neither SimplyLog nor Quick Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplyLog or Quick Note?
SimplyLog ships an update every 8 days, and Quick Note every 4 days. Most recently, SimplyLog was updated on October 3, 2026 and Quick Note on October 19, 2026.

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