# FlightAware Flight Tracker vs Pilot Logbook

The clearest difference is ads: Pilot Logbook at none against FlightAware Flight Tracker's shown. Pilot Logbook also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). FlightAware Flight Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (382K vs 17) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightAware Flight Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Pilot Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlightAware Flight Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightAware Flight Tracker has 382K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of FlightAware Flight Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pilot Logbook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FlightAware Flight Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, Pilot Logbook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightAware Flight Tracker | Pilot Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (382K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightaware-flight-tracker/id316793974/reviews)** | [4.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-logbook-logger/id6470538989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **382K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FlightAware](https://appshunter.io/developer/316793977) | [737 PUBLISHING S.R.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496630252) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightAware Flight Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightaware-flight-tracker/id316793974)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Travel, #117 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Track airplanes in real-time globally, monitor flight statuses, and receive delay notifications. Access weather radar and save favorite aircraft and airports. Offers free flight status alerts for departures, arrivals, cancellations, and gate changes.

**Highlights:** Real-time global plane tracking, Free flight status alerts, Weather radar integration, Save favorite aircraft and airports, Check flight delays, Inbound aircraft delay checks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Remove - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Ad Remove - Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Aviator - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Aviator+ - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Aviator - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Aviator+ - Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed flight information
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date data
- 📍 Ability to track flights and aircraft
- 🔍 Useful for airport pickups and drop-offs
- ⏱️ Timely alerts and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable ETA predictions
- 🔀 Confusing interface changes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific flights
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💻 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Flights disappearing from the app
- Inconsistent data between app and website
- Settings and preferences not saving properly
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Separate direct flights from layover flights
- Customizable color schemes and themes
- More detailed flight history and analytics
- Improved accessibility features
- Automatic updates without manual prompts


### Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-logbook-logger/id6470538989)

This app is a comprehensive electronic flight log designed by pilots for pilots. It simplifies flight recording, tracking, and management with customizable features, automated calculations, and insightful statistical analysis to enhance the flying experience and ensure compliance.

**Highlights:** Statistical flight data insights, Customizable logging fields, Flight overview with date grouping, Quick search and filter functionality, Automated flight import, Automatic night time and distance calculation, Rich-text flight notes with renewal reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Basic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient logging
- 💡 Feature-rich application
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- ✨ Beautiful and stylish design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 🐛 Some bugs encountered
- 💡 Needs Apple Watch app
- 💡 Option for decimal time needed
- 🐛 Some bugs but support is good

**Reported bugs**

- Some bugs encountered
- Some bugs but support is good

**Requested features**

- Add import from Safelog
- Apple Watch app
- Decimal time option
- Automatically go to new entry after completing one


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightAware Flight Tracker free?

FlightAware Flight Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pilot Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlightAware Flight Tracker or Pilot Logbook?

FlightAware Flight Tracker is rated higher. FlightAware Flight Tracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 382K ratings, while Pilot Logbook averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.

### Do FlightAware Flight Tracker or Pilot Logbook have ads?

FlightAware Flight Tracker shows ads; Pilot Logbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlightAware Flight Tracker or Pilot Logbook?

FlightAware Flight Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pilot Logbook every 5 days. Most recently, FlightAware Flight Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pilot Logbook on September 21, 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.*