Comparison

PilotLog vs BALPA Realtime

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

Head to head
About

PilotLog

This app serves as a mobile companion for a professional pilot logbook service. It allows pilots to edit imported flights, add new flight details, and manage simulator and duty records. Data is backed up online and is accessible from any computer.

Highlights
  • Edit imported flights
  • Add flights on the flight deck
  • Search log on mobile
  • Comprehensive hours totals
  • Import roster
  • Add/edit simulator and duty records
  • Automatic duty logging
Features
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PilotLog is a free companion program to the PilotLog online log book; the premier log book for professional pilots. Please note that this is not a stand-alone log book app; it requires synchronisation with an online PilotLog account to function correctly. PilotLog is a subscription service. If you do not already have an account, a subscription can be created using In-App Purchase. There is a three month free trial period, followed by an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription which will continue until cancelled. Full terms and conditions for the use of PilotLog are published on our website at https://www.pilotlog.co.uk/terms_and_conditions.php • Edit flights imported from your roster • Add flights on the flight deck • Search your log on your iPhone/iPad • Comprehensive hours totals • Import roster using your mobile device • Add and edit simulator details • Add and edit duty records • Automatic duty logging and limitations monitoring • Data backed up on our server • Compatible with any computer (PC / Mac / Linux) • EASA and FAA compliant • Print your log from the PilotLog website • Lite account available for private pilots If using the In-App Purchase option to create an account, please note: • We offer Pro and Lite accounts. Pro is suitable for commercial pilots, and Lite is suitable for recreational flying or for student pilots. • You can choose an annual or monthly payment to follow the free trial period. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the end of the free trial. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. You can also manage your subscription within the app, under Help->Account Management.

About

BALPA Realtime

Features
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Use this app to report inflight fatigue to BALPA, which will inform the critical review of UK flight and duty limits. Observed trends will also help BALPA alert operators to fatigue risks associated with certain duties or trip constructions. Journey and airport transit time data will help BALPA agree appropriate crew pick-up times, report times that promote flight crew briefing without pressure or distraction, and realistic postflight duty allowances. Your data will also help us to monitor crew transport punctuality performance both downroute and when using base parking facilities, protecting your rest and ensuring compliance with relevant agreements. This app does not collect any GPS tracking information. Fatigue reports to BALPA are de-identified.

Screenshots

PilotLog4 screens
BALPA Realtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BALPA Realtime at none against PilotLog's 5. BALPA Realtime also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PilotLog sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BALPA Realtime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PilotLog ships an update every 2 weeks, BALPA Realtime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PilotLog versus BALPA Realtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotLogBALPA Realtime
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMJICCSCA-Software Ltd

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PilotLog

Subscriptions5
  • Lite Account3 Months trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Account3 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Dormant Account$4.991 Year
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  • Lite Account3 Months trial$20.491 Year
  • Pro Account3 Months trial$50.991 Year
None

BALPA Realtime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PilotLog free?
PilotLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BALPA Realtime free?
BALPA Realtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PilotLog or BALPA Realtime have ads?
Neither PilotLog nor BALPA Realtime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PilotLog or BALPA Realtime?
PilotLog ships an update every 2 weeks, and BALPA Realtime every 3 weeks. Most recently, PilotLog was updated on October 29, 2026 and BALPA Realtime on October 16, 2026.

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