# MyFlightbook vs Kitplanes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyFlightbook at none against Kitplanes's 21. MyFlightbook also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Kitplanes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kitplanes sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per year. MyFlightbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MyFlightbook against 5.0 for Kitplanes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyFlightbook has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyFlightbook ships an update every 3 weeks, Kitplanes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyFlightbook | Kitplanes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myflightbook/id349983064/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitplanes/id6751233097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyFlightbook LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349983067) | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) |

## What reviewers say

### MyFlightbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myflightbook/id349983064)

This app allows pilots to digitally log their flights, track flying totals, and manage currency. Access your logbook from anywhere, view flight routes on a map, and add photos and comments to entries. It also helps find nearby airports and offers optional auto-fill features for flight entries.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based flight logging, Track flying totals and currency, View flight routes on map, Add photos and comments to flights, Find nearby airports, Optional auto-fill flight entry

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and record time
- 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Convenient digital backup
- 🚀 Free with optional donations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small font size on some platforms
- 🔍 Difficulty importing historical data

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Automatic PIC/Co-Pilot name entry
- Better support for duty time tracking
- Improved integration with other platforms


### Kitplanes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitplanes/id6751233097)

Access a wealth of information on building and owning experimental aircraft. Enjoy offline reading, customizable text views, and an interactive table of contents for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of downloaded issues, Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia, gray), Adjustable font size, Interactive table of contents, Save articles with bookmarks, Responsive text view

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription 1 year | $35.99 | per year |
| Feb-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Feb-27 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aug-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jul-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Apr-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jan-27 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sep-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mar-26 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 December | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/Dec 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 January | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 February | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 July | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 April | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyFlightbook free?

MyFlightbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kitplanes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyFlightbook or Kitplanes?

Kitplanes is rated higher. MyFlightbook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Kitplanes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyFlightbook or Kitplanes have ads?

Neither MyFlightbook nor Kitplanes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyFlightbook or Kitplanes?

MyFlightbook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kitplanes every 2 months. Most recently, MyFlightbook was updated on October 23, 2026 and Kitplanes on October 8, 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.*