Comparison

SkyTimer 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

SkyTimer

This app automatically logs flights, tracks fuel burn, and manages tank levels in real-time from your wrist, phone, or iPad. It provides detailed flight logs and can export data, acting as a cockpit companion for pilots.

Highlights
  • Automatic flight logging
  • Real-time fuel tracking
  • Multi-tank and engine support
  • Worldwide airport database
  • Smart fuel balancing
  • Detailed flight logs
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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SkyTimer automatically logs your flights and tracks fuel burn and tank changes in real time--from your wrist, phone, or iPad. A cockpit companion built to work alongside your EFB. Start a flight with a single tap. SkyTimer records block and flight times, tracks fuel quantity across up to 7 tanks and 4 engines, and logs your departure, arrival, and intermediate stop airports using a built-in worldwide airport database--no Internet required. *** FUEL MANAGEMENT, SIMPLIFIED *** SkyTimer calculates fuel burn, endurance, and remaining quantity on-the-fly using time-on-tanks and your configured burn rates. Update flow rates mid-flight for accuracy as conditions change. - Smart Balance calculates optimal tank timer durations to keep fuel balanced across tanks. - A robust reminder engine alerts you to configuration changes based on time-on-tank, fuel use, or fuel transferred. - Supports a wide range of fuel selectors and transfer switch types for single and multi-engine aircraft. *** AUTOMATIC FLIGHT TRACKING *** Smart Track uses GPS ground speed and your aircraft's Vso stall speed to automatically detect takeoffs and landings--no manual input needed. SkyTimer logs the times and airports for you. *** WORKS ON iPHONE, iPAD, AND APPLE WATCH *** Run SkyTimer on your iPad alongside your EFB in Split View, Windowed or Slide Over. On iPhone, Dynamic Island keeps your timers and fuel data visible even while you're in ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot--like a HUD for your flight data. SkyTimer for Apple Watch gives you full access to every feature right from your wrist, and works standalone if you leave your phone on the ground. Everything stays in sync across devices with iCloud. *** DETAILED FLIGHT LOGS *** Every trip is saved with flight and block times, airports, out/off/on/in times, fuel details, time-on-tanks, and Hobbs or Tach times. Export to CSV or directly to LogTen. Everything syncs across your devices with iCloud. *** FREE TO TRY, EASY TO UPGRADE *** Download SkyTimer for free and start tracking block and flight times at no charge. Unlock everything with SkyTimer Plus: - Fuel Quantity Tracking - Unlimited Flight Storage - Tank Timer Management - Auto-Track Takeoffs & Landings - Multiple Aircraft Profiles - iCloud Sync & Backup - In-flight Phone/Watch/iPad Sync --------------------- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, you can manage your subscriptions in App Store account settings. --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://skytimer.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://skytimer.app/terms/

About

Pilot Logbook

This app is a digital pilot logbook designed for efficient flight tracking. It allows pilots to log flights with detailed fields, manage currencies, generate reports, and handle endorsements. Data is stored locally and syncs seamlessly, even offline.

Highlights
  • Intuitive flight logging with autofill
  • Real-time currency and certificate tracking
  • Generate FAA Form 8710-1 and other reports
  • Digital endorsements with signature requests
  • Aircraft fleet management
  • Offline-first data sync
Features
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Smart Logbook Pro is the digital pilot logbook designed the way pilots actually think — not the way bureaucrats write forms. Log every flight with the fields that matter: route, aircraft, conditions, PICUS, IFR, multipilot, examiner, detailed landings, and more. Your data stays on your device first and syncs seamlessly — even without a connection. FLIGHT LOGGING • Fast, intuitive entry with autofill for aircraft, instructors, and routes • Full field set: day/night landings, cross-country, actual/simulated IMC, PICUS, examiner, and more • Edit, delete, and review your complete logbook at any time • Import from ForeFlight, Garmin, LogTen, and others — bring your existing flight history in seconds CURRENCY & DASHBOARD • Real-time currency status for day, night, IFR, flight review, and medical • Visual dashboard with flight totals, recent activity, and totals by category • Tappable currency and certificate cards with full detail sheets • Always up to date — pull to refresh or let background sync handle it REPORTS & PDFs • Experience Report • FAA Form 8710-1 (Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application) • Condensed and Complete Logbook • Part 61 progress checklists for Private, Instrument, and Commercial certificates • All reports export to professional, branded PDF — ready to submit or share ENDORSEMENTS & CFI TOOLS • Create and manage endorsements with digital signatures • Send endorsement requests directly to students — no account required for signing • Store your CFI profile for one-tap autofill on every endorsement • Full offline-first sync — endorsements available even without connectivity CERTIFICATES & PROFILE • Store pilot certificates and medical certificates with renewal tracking • Secure biometric login (Face ID / Touch ID) • Change password, update avatar, manage your profile — all in one place • Account deletion available in-app with full data export AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT • Build your fleet: add, edit, and organize aircraft • Create new aircraft directly from the logbook entry form • Aircraft available offline for fast entry PRIVACY & SECURITY • Your data is yours — no third-party analytics • Offline-first architecture: full functionality without a network connection • All cloud sync secured over HTTPS with signed URLs SUBSCRIPTION Smart Logbook Pro includes a 30-day free trial. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue logging and accessing your records. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store settings. Built by an aviator who knows what belongs in a logbook and what doesn't.

Screenshots

SkyTimer4 screens
Pilot Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pilot Logbook at 5.0 against SkyTimer's 4.0. Pilot Logbook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). SkyTimer's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Pilot Logbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pilot Logbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyTimer has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyTimer ships an update fortnightly, Pilot Logbook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SkyTimer versus Pilot Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyTimerPilot Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFramework Learning, LLCAGKG Enterprise LLC

Customer experience

SkyTimer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

Pilot Logbook

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Annual Plus Subscription$17.991 Year
None

Pilot Logbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyTimer free?
SkyTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Logbook free?
Pilot Logbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyTimer or Pilot Logbook?
Pilot Logbook is rated higher. SkyTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pilot Logbook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SkyTimer or Pilot Logbook have ads?
Neither SkyTimer nor Pilot Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyTimer or Pilot Logbook?
SkyTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Pilot Logbook weekly. Most recently, SkyTimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pilot Logbook on October 6, 2026.

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