Comparison

Pilot Logbook vs SelfBrief

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Logbook

Features
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Pilot Logbook is a smart, modern logbook designed for both professional and private pilots. Logging flights is fast, intuitive, and hassle-free, so you can spend less time entering data and more time flying. Easily track your totals, monitor limits, and stay fully in control of your logbook data. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Fully customisable to suit your licence, aircraft, and flying role β€’ Automatic time calculations, including night time, with minimal manual input β€’ Airline CSV import - instantly import flight data from your airline’s roster or flight records β€’ Extensive built-in databases with over 6,000 airports and 800 aircraft types - add your own or customise existing entries β€’ Secure iCloud sync, keeping your logbook backed up and seamlessly available across all your devices β€’ Advanced filtering and sorting by date, aircraft, pilots, and more β€’ Interactive charts and analytics to visualise flight hours, aircraft usage, and trends over time β€’ Professional PDF logbook exports with electronic signature β€’ Previous flying experience - add historic flight time so your full career hours are accurately reflected β€’ Easy CSV export for effortless data migration and backups SUBSCRIPTION: Pilot Logbook is free to use with full functionality for your first 50 flights. After that, a monthly or annual subscription unlocks unlimited flight logging and unlimited logbook exports. Built for pilots who value accuracy, simplicity, and complete control of their flying records.

About

SelfBrief

Features
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SelfBrief is the perfect solution to ensure you have a suite of current and detailed airfield briefs. With a focus on the Threat and Error Management Principle, SelfBrief highlights the challenges posed by the diverse complexities of airports worldwide.

Screenshots

Pilot Logbook4 screens
SelfBrief3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SelfBrief at none against Pilot Logbook's 2. SelfBrief also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Pilot Logbook's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Pilot Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SelfBrief asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 2 weeks, SelfBrief every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Pilot Logbook versus SelfBrief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot LogbookSelfBrief
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size99 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMES PEACEFULL WAKELEYSelfBrief Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual$19.991 Year
None

SelfBrief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Logbook free?
Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SelfBrief free?
SelfBrief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot Logbook or SelfBrief have ads?
Neither Pilot Logbook nor SelfBrief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Logbook or SelfBrief?
Pilot Logbook ships an update every 2 weeks, and SelfBrief every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pilot Logbook was updated on August 25, 2026 and SelfBrief on September 18, 2026.

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