Wader Pilot Logbook vs Flight Data Uploader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Flight hour monitoring
- Integrated weather reports
- Cloud syncing for data backup
- Professional aviation network
- Accessible from anywhere
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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
Flight Data Uploader
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Skip retyping every flight into your logbook by hand. FlightUploader takes the CSV logs your Garmin avionics records on each flight and uploads them to your MyFlightbook logbook as pending flights — ready for you to review and confirm. Drop your SD card in once a week, point the app at the folder, and your logbook stays current. What it does • Scans a folder of Garmin CSV logs for new flights since your last upload • Filters out boot-up logs, taxi tests, and ground-only sessions automatically • Matches each flight's tail number against the aircraft in your MyFlightbook account • Uploads every selected log as a pending flight, with the original CSV attached so MyFlightbook can derive Hobbs, engine times, and route data • Optionally copies the same logs into a local folder of your choosing — handy for archiving to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or anywhere else Designed for privacy • No backend, no analytics, no telemetry, no third-party tracking • Your account, settings, and upload history sync across your iPhone and iPad through iCloud, scoped to your Apple ID • The developer never sees your flight data Requirements • An aircraft equipped with a Garmin avionics unit that exports CSV flight logs • A MyFlightbook account (free at myflightbook.com)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flight Data Uploader at none against Wader Pilot Logbook's 1. Wader Pilot Logbook's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Wader Pilot Logbook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year. Flight Data Uploader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wader Pilot Logbook ships an update monthly, Flight Data Uploader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wader Pilot Logbook | Flight Data Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wader Aviation Corp | ANDREW KARNANI-AXELROD |
In-app purchases
Wader Pilot Logbook
- Wader Pro Annual1 Year trial$79.991 Year
Flight Data Uploader
No in-app purchases
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