Comparison

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook vs Simionic G1000 (PFD)

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

Head to head
About

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook

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
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Logbook Pro is the most reliable, trusted, and accurate flight logbook app for pilots used in aviation. Logbook Pro logs your Certificates, Ratings, Medicals, Flight Reviews, Historical data, and Flights (actual or simulator) and view detailed and extensive reports. Import airline schedules and integrate with your device's calendar for reminder notifications and scheduling deconfliction. Sync seamlessly and effortlessly all via the cloud. Capture signature endorsements with ease. Features: * Dark and Light themes. Manual selection or follow OS * Endorsements with signature support for all data areas, synced to the cloud * Efficient user interface with easy to read color scheme * Log Certificates, Ratings, History Items (Medicals, Flight Reviews, etc.) * Log actual and sim flights * View when expiring events (History Items) expire instantly on your device * Calculate duration from OUT-IN or TAKEOFF-LAND times with the tap of a button * View powerful and comprehensive reports generated by Logbook Pro Desktop edition right on your device * View aircraft stats such as date type was last flown, hours in type, etc. * Show currency status with colored marker flags indicating current or expired * View your details summary bar report * Analyze complete logbook statistics with both totals and percentages * View FAR 121/135 limitations with colored markers (requires Logbook Pro Professional Edition or higher) * Auto-enter the duration value in other time fields with a single tap * Customizable cascading time entries for Out, Takeoff, Landing, and In making flight entry quick and easy * New flight entries can default with prior flight entry data for rapid flight log entry * Customize the layout to declutter display showing only fields you need * Fast synchronization * Device uses colors to identify current and overdue, synchronized or not. No need to purge, the device manages your data smartly * Instant filter in each data area to show: All Data, Not Yet Synchronized, Synchronized * Free-form route entry allows a single entry for the entire day; no hassle with picking or searching for airports. * AutoFill makes populating common time fields a breeze * Log multiple approaches of each type for each flight * Log "By Leg" or "By Day" allowing you to collate your entire day into a single flight log entry * Import Airline Schedules from over 200 airline and trip formats with proper time zone handling * Import Airline Schedules from Flight Crew View * Integrate with your device's calendar and sync with your other calendars * Social networking integration with affiliate support to earn commissions on referrals. Post to Facebook or Twitter. * App Time Zone and Sync Time Zone support for Local, UTC, or a custom selected "domicile" time zone. * Check weather quickly on multiple destinations (METAR and TAF) * Quick increment buttons to easily add/subtract values for fields such as landings, approaches, etc. * Study airports your flying into with the Sky View airport viewer * Extremely customizable with a plethora of options to make the app into what you need * Protect app access with app security options in Settings Notes & Requirements: -This app is not a stand-alone logbook, it is designed to work in tandem with Logbook Pro Desktop (activation/purchase NOT required to evaluate) -A Logbook Pro Mobile subscription is required to enable synchronization features -A Schedule Importer subscription is required to use the airline schedule importer features Subscriptions do not auto-renew. In-app purchases will be charged to your iTunes Account. Subscription terms and pricing may be found in the My Account area within the app. Privacy Policy: https://nc-software.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://nc-software.com/tos Logbook Pro is a registered trademark of NC Software, Inc.

About

Simionic G1000 (PFD)

This app simulates the primary flight display (PFD) of the Garmin G1000 avionics system. It offers realistic functionality for navigation, flight planning, and autopilot control, making it ideal for aviation enthusiasts and pilots for practice and fun.

Highlights
  • Simulates Garmin G1000 PFD
  • Navigation and flight plan functionality
  • Autopilot and flight director modes
  • Control surface implementation via device tilt
  • Global navigation database
  • Standalone trainer or instrument for flight simulators
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Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xePnu3MsBQ IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. This app emulates G1000 PFD functionalities only. It does not include MFD functionalities. To obtain MFD functionalities, download the MFD app from AppStore which can co-operate with this app(PFD) via wifi connection. Download address of PFD app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id827464105?mt=8 2. This app is for practice only. The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life. Disclaimer: -Simionic and the seller are not affiliated with Garmin, -The app is not provided, approved, endorsed, or otherwise supported by Garmin. Garmin G1000 is an integrated avionic system used in many small aircrafts. This simulator simulates a primary flight display(PFD) which is used on Cessna 182T, 172S, 172R, 206H and Beechcraft Baron G58. It can also be configured to adapt piston, turboprop and jet engines. Most of the useful functionalities has been implemented in this simulator, such as navigation, inset map, flight plan, flight director, and autopilot. Besides of that, nearly every nob/button is functioning just like they were on the real G1000. G1000 is a highly integrated system, it is very powerful and also very complicated. It is recommended that you have a real G1000 user guide from Garmin. This simulator can be used by aviation enthusiasts as well as pilots to perform either an IFR training or just fly for fun. There is a global navigation database included in this simulator, and you can fly any where in the world. This simulator supports FSX, Prepar3D, MSFS2020, X-Plane and InfiniteFlight. You can use this simulator either as a stand alone trainer or as an instrument for FSX, Prepar3D, X-Plane or InfiniteFlight. You need G1000Bridge(X) to make this simulator working with FSX, Prepar3D, MSFS2020 or X-Plane. Please visit http://www.simionic.net to download G1000Bridge(X). Detail list of functionalities: *Control surface implementation +Pitch and bank are controlled by tilting the device using built-in accelerometer. +Throttle and rudder are controlled by touching the screen. *Flight director modes implementation +Pitch modes -Pitch Hold: Yes -Selected Altitude Capture: Yes -Altitude Hold: Yes -Vertical Speed: Yes -Flight Level Change: Yes -Vertical Path Tracking: Yes -VNV Target Altitude Capture: Yes -Glidepath: Yes -Glideslope: Yes -Go Around: Yes +Roll modes -Roll Hold: Yes -Heading Select: Yes -Navigation: Yes -Backcourse: Yes -Approach: Yes -Go Around: Yes *Autopilot: Yes *Flight plan +Store Flight Plan: Yes(only when MFD connected) +Invert Flight Plan: Yes +Closest Point Of FPL: No +Parallel Track: Yes +Create ATK Offset Waypoint: Yes +Direct-to: Yes, with vertical constraints and offset +Terminal Procedures: Yes +User defined holding patterns: Yes *Navigation database: Global, but may not as detailed or updated as they are in the real G1000. *Inset map: Zoom in/out, browsing, partly de-clutter, topo and terrain are implemented, all the navaids are displayed properly. No traffic, storm scope, NEXRAD radar information and XM information. *Other functionalities +Synthetic Vision as an In-App-Purchase item +All the navaids operations(VOR/ILS course select, ADF/VOR/Waypoint bearing indicator, CDI indicator, etc) +All the PFD settings(Wind, Bearing1/2, HSI format, Alt unit, Standard baro, etc) +DME source select: Yes +Transponder settings: Yes +Timer and references(V speeds and minimums): Yes +Advisory and alerts: Yes +ADF dip: Yes +Magnetic variation: automatic *Flight simulator connection +FSX: Yes +Prepar3D: Yes +MSFS2020: Yes +X-Plane: Yes +Infinite Flight: Yes, requires 19.4 and later *MFD connection: Via wifi

Screenshots

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Logbook Pro Flight Logbook at Free against Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s $9.99. Logbook Pro Flight Logbook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook is free to download; Simionic G1000 (PFD) costs $9.99 up front. Logbook Pro Flight Logbook sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Simionic G1000 (PFD) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logbook Pro Flight Logbook has 1.7K ratings behind it against 134, 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 52% of Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook ships an update monthly, Simionic G1000 (PFD) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Logbook Pro Flight Logbook versus Simionic G1000 (PFD): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogbook Pro Flight LogbookSimionic G1000 (PFD)
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better3.5 (134 ratings)
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better134
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB1.9 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNC Software, Inc.晨 李

Customer experience

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook

All ratings1,719 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative36.0%

Simionic G1000 (PFD)

All ratings134 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.8%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative34.1%

User reviews

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Simionic G1000 (PFD)

From 134 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic for learning IFR ops
  • 👍 Great for practicing autopilot
  • 👍 Useful for learning the G1000
  • 👍 Works well with simulators
  • 👍 Realistic G1000 implementation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes during approaches
  • 🐛 Glitchy and unstable behavior
  • 🐛 Difficult to use knobs and controls
  • 🐛 Inaccurate CDI and navigation
  • 🐛 Missing key G1000 functionality

Bugs and requests

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Simionic G1000 (PFD)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during approaches
  • Altitude and heading bugs not working correctly
  • FMS and flight plan integration issues
  • Autopilot and VNAV not functioning as expected
  • Frequent disconnects from flight simulators

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for hPa altimeter settings
  • Improve flight plan integration with simulators
  • Add VNAV and vertical profile functionality
  • Provide more comprehensive instructions and documentation
  • Expand compatibility to more aircraft and simulators

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Logbook Pro Flight Logbook

One-time8
  • Logbook Pro Mobile 30 Days$18.99
  • Schedule Importer 30 Days$28.99
  • Logbook Pro Mobile 3 Months$36.99
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  • Logbook Pro Mobile 6 Months$53.99
  • Schedule Importer 3 Months$57.99
  • Logbook Pro Mobile 1 Year$69.99
  • Schedule Importer 6 Months$83.99
  • Schedule Importer 1 Year$109.99
3 purchases

Simionic G1000 (PFD)

One-time3
  • Beechcraft Baron G58$1.99
  • Aircraft Customization$1.99
  • Synthetic Vision$5.99

Questions

Is Logbook Pro Flight Logbook free?
Logbook Pro Flight Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simionic G1000 (PFD) free?
Simionic G1000 (PFD) costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logbook Pro Flight Logbook or Simionic G1000 (PFD)?
Logbook Pro Flight Logbook is rated higher. Logbook Pro Flight Logbook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Simionic G1000 (PFD) averages 3.5 from 134 ratings.
Do Logbook Pro Flight Logbook or Simionic G1000 (PFD) have ads?
Neither Logbook Pro Flight Logbook nor Simionic G1000 (PFD) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logbook Pro Flight Logbook or Simionic G1000 (PFD)?
Logbook Pro Flight Logbook ships an update monthly, and Simionic G1000 (PFD) every 3 months. Most recently, Logbook Pro Flight Logbook was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simionic G1000 (PFD) on October 16, 2026.

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