# iLog Aviation Logbook vs Crewlu

The clearest difference is rating: Crewlu at 5.0 against iLog Aviation Logbook's 4.4. Crewlu also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). iLog Aviation Logbook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iLog Aviation Logbook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Crewlu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crewlu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iLog Aviation Logbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crewlu's.

iLog Aviation Logbook ships an update every 6 weeks, Crewlu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLog Aviation Logbook | Crewlu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilog-aviation-logbook/id1609525531/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewlu/id6747090381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Otto Pilot Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586150653) | [Todd Anderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819770829) |

## What reviewers say

### iLog Aviation Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilog-aviation-logbook/id1609525531)

Easily log and access your flight data, including trips, flights, crew, expenses, and remarks. Search your flight history by city, aircraft, or crewmember, and view route maps. Includes FAR-117 calculations and a world airport lookup with weather data.

**Highlights:** Quick and simple data entry for trips and flights, Monthly calendar view with events and notes, Route maps for trips and individual flights, Comprehensive data export (CSV, iCal), Extensive search functions for flight history, World airport lookup with TAF/METAR and diagrams, Track trip-related expenses and crew members

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crew Access Subscription | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use logbook
- 👍 Great for tracking flights
- 👍 Useful for currency tracking
- 👍 Excellent for viewing past trips
- 👍 Good for crew lookup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crew photos not loading
- 🐛 App resets on closing
- 🐛 Lost saved data/backups
- 🐛 Crashes during crew import
- 🐛 Unable to log into FLICA account

**Reported bugs**

- Crew lookup functionality broken by info messages
- Crew photos won't load / perpetual loading status
- Airport database needs update (BER/EDDB not listed)
- Unable to select 'submit/send' button for feedback
- App resets to beginning on closing

**Requested features**

- Update airport database (BER/EDDB)
- Improve night mode readability for pop-up menus
- Option to update all crew members at once
- Fix rest calculation bugs with schedule changes


### Crewlu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewlu/id6747090381)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Manage your flight schedules, including jumpseats, commercial tickets, and crew details, all in one place. Easily export your itinerary to your calendar. Developed by an airline pilot for efficient life management.

**Highlights:** Import flight schedules, Manage jumpseats and tickets, Organize crew information, Export schedule to calendar, Unlimited imports with subscription, Free trial for subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLog Aviation Logbook free?

iLog Aviation Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crewlu free?

Crewlu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iLog Aviation Logbook or Crewlu?

Crewlu is rated higher. iLog Aviation Logbook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Crewlu averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do iLog Aviation Logbook or Crewlu have ads?

Neither iLog Aviation Logbook nor Crewlu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLog Aviation Logbook or Crewlu?

iLog Aviation Logbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crewlu every 3 days. Most recently, iLog Aviation Logbook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crewlu on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*