# LogBook Mobile for PPL vs Paper Maps

The clearest difference is price: Paper Maps at Free against LogBook Mobile for PPL's $1.99. Paper Maps also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 0%) and rating (3.9 vs 3.0). LogBook Mobile for PPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Paper Maps is free to download; LogBook Mobile for PPL costs $1.99 up front. Paper Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LogBook Mobile for PPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paper Maps holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Maps has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LogBook Mobile for PPL's written reviews are positive against 43% of Paper Maps's.

LogBook Mobile for PPL ships an update every 6 months, Paper Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LogBook Mobile for PPL | Paper Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logbook-mobile-for-ppl/id376808296/reviews) | **[3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [G-Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/376808299) | [Abbro Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/880528039) |

## What reviewers say

### LogBook Mobile for PPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logbook-mobile-for-ppl/id376808296)

Record flight data including date, time, duration, aircraft details, and pilot-in-command status. Track statistics like total flight hours and hours by aircraft model. Includes backup, restore, and reset tools for your logbook.

**Highlights:** Flight data entry, Flight statistics tracking, Aircraft and pilot-in-command details, Backup and restore functionality, License achievement date setup, iCloud automatic synchronizing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paper Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maps/id1147385120)

This app allows you to view and edit digital maps with support for various file formats. You can customize maps by adding placemarks, recording tracks, and drawing shapes. It also offers real-time annotation sharing and useful tools like a theodolite.

**Highlights:** View PDF, TIFF, KAP, KML files, Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Add placemarks and record tracks, Draw lines and shapes, Real-time annotation sharing, Theodolite and georeferencer tools

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock data export | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LogBook Mobile for PPL free?

LogBook Mobile for PPL costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paper Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LogBook Mobile for PPL or Paper Maps?

Paper Maps is rated higher. LogBook Mobile for PPL averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Paper Maps averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do LogBook Mobile for PPL or Paper Maps have ads?

Neither LogBook Mobile for PPL nor Paper Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LogBook Mobile for PPL or Paper Maps?

LogBook Mobile for PPL ships an update every 6 months, and Paper Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, LogBook Mobile for PPL was updated on November 1, 2026 and Paper Maps on November 2, 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.*