Comparison

CAE Flight Explorer Mobile vs Navlog Aviation

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

Head to head
About

CAE Flight Explorer Mobile

This app extends desktop flight management functionality to mobile devices. It provides real-time fleet and airport status updates, customizable alerts, and dynamic maps for proactive disruption management. Access flight tracking information from anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Real-time aircraft position
  • Customizable alerts
  • Navigational data overlays
  • Dynamic weather overlays
  • Fleet and airport monitoring
  • Scheduled, planned, and active flight overview
Features
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Flight Explorer Mobile requires an existing Flight Explorer account with mobile access. CAE Flight Explorer Mobile extends the functionality of the Flight Explorer desktop application, enabling users to stay updated on fleet and airport status while on the move. This is achieved through the use of dashboards, situational alerts, and dynamic maps. The main dashboard provides an overall view of the Scheduled, Planned and Active flights in addition to customizable Priority Alerts. A timeline is included to showcase upcoming flights, conveniently color-coded based on their status. This aids users in proactive planning, helping to avoid or mitigate disruptions effectively. A dedicated fleet and airport monitor page displays relevant information, facilitating management by exception. Within the fleet and airport monitor page, users can access supplementary flight details and airport information. With CAE Flight Explorer Mobile, users are able to access flight tracking information from anywhere, anytime. • Real time aircraft position • Customizable alerts • Navigational data overlays • Dynamic weather overlays Thank you for using CAE Flight Explorer Mobile. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at FEMobile@cae.com

About

Navlog Aviation

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Navlog is a complete flight logbook and operations app built for pilots. Track your flights, duty times, and currency with an easy-to-use digital logbook. Get real-time aviation weather (METAR, TAF, SIGMET), NOTAMs, and route planning tools in one place. Plan routes with wind and fuel calculations, view live ADS-B traffic, and stay on top of your flight time limitations. Features: • Digital pilot logbook with duty time tracking • Duty time and flight time calculator • UTC/Zulu time converter • Live aviation weather and NOTAMs • Route planning with wind and fuel calculations • Aviation job search with CV tools • Offline weather caching for oceanic and remote routes Navlog is built by aviation professionals to make flight logging and planning simpler, faster, and more reliable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CAE Flight Explorer Mobile2 screens
Navlog Aviation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAE Flight Explorer Mobile at none against Navlog Aviation's 5. CAE Flight Explorer Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown). Navlog Aviation's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Navlog Aviation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CAE Flight Explorer Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAE Flight Explorer Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Navlog Aviation weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CAE Flight Explorer Mobile versus Navlog Aviation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAE Flight Explorer MobileNavlog Aviation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAE Inc.Mohammed Alenazy

In-app purchases

None

CAE Flight Explorer Mobile

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Navlog Aviation

Subscriptions2
  • NavLog Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • NavLog Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Token Pack$4.99
  • Medium Token Pack$14.99
  • Large Token Pack$34.99

Questions

Is CAE Flight Explorer Mobile free?
CAE Flight Explorer Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navlog Aviation free?
Navlog Aviation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CAE Flight Explorer Mobile or Navlog Aviation have ads?
Navlog Aviation shows ads; CAE Flight Explorer Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, CAE Flight Explorer Mobile or Navlog Aviation?
CAE Flight Explorer Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and Navlog Aviation weekly. Most recently, CAE Flight Explorer Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Navlog Aviation on October 11, 2026.

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