# Logbook Pro Flight Logbook vs Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) at 100% against Logbook Pro Flight Logbook's 55%. Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Logbook Pro Flight Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logbook Pro Flight Logbook sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logbook Pro Flight Logbook has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Logbook Pro Flight Logbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)'s.

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook ships an update monthly, Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logbook Pro Flight Logbook | Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logbook-pro-flight-logbook/id410773111/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-plan-maker-fpl-maker/id1572012921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NC Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375139153) | [Luarnol LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572012923) |

## What reviewers say

### Logbook Pro Flight Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logbook-pro-flight-logbook/id410773111)

This app serves as a comprehensive flight logbook for pilots, meticulously tracking certificates, ratings, medicals, and flight history. It offers detailed reporting, cloud synchronization, and smart scheduling features to manage pilot credentials and flight data efficiently.

**Highlights:** Log Certificates, Ratings, and Medicals, Track Actual and Simulator Flights, Cloud Synchronization, Signature Endorsements, Detailed Flight Reports, Airline Schedule Import, Calendar Integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logbook Pro Mobile 30 Days | $18.99 | one-time |
| Schedule Importer 30 Days | $28.99 | one-time |
| Logbook Pro Mobile 3 Months | $36.99 | one-time |
| Logbook Pro Mobile 6 Months | $53.99 | one-time |
| Schedule Importer 3 Months | $57.99 | one-time |
| Logbook Pro Mobile 1 Year | $69.99 | one-time |
| Schedule Importer 6 Months | $83.99 | one-time |
| Schedule Importer 1 Year | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient data entry
- 📚 Comprehensive logbook features
- 🔒 Cloud backup and sync
- 👍 Customizable fields and reports
- 🕰️ Accurate time zone handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited functionality in mobile app
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🕰️ Outdated desktop interface
- 🐛 Sync and compatibility issues
- 🚫 Lack of Mac support

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect night time logging
- Unreliable trip data importing
- Login and sync problems
- Data loss after software updates

**Requested features**

- Integrated map view of flights
- Automatic flight time calculations
- Crew member tracking and management
- Seamless mobile-desktop integration
- Improved customer support options


### Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-plan-maker-fpl-maker/id1572012921)

Easily create ICAO-formatted flight plans with this app. Store aircraft details and link them to multiple plans. Generate PDF versions for authorities and utilize a beta map function for route planning and airport searches.

**Highlights:** Create ICAO flight plans, Store aircraft details, Link aircraft to flight plans, Generate PDF flight plans, Beta map function for route planning, Airport search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logbook Pro Flight Logbook free?

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

### Is Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) free?

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Logbook Pro Flight Logbook or Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)?

Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) is rated higher. Logbook Pro Flight Logbook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Logbook Pro Flight Logbook or Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) have ads?

Neither Logbook Pro Flight Logbook nor Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Logbook Pro Flight Logbook or Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker)?

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook ships an update monthly, and Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Logbook Pro Flight Logbook was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flight Plan Maker (FPL Maker) on October 4, 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.*