Comparison

pdf vs PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

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

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About

pdf

Manage and annotate PDF files on your iPad with fast page turning and intuitive finger-writing. Easily import, organize, and share your notes with friends. Offers a seamless reading and editing experience.

Highlights
  • Fast page turning and content scanning
  • Intuitive finger-writing with zoom-in
  • Easy PDF import via Dropbox, Email, or iTunes
  • Organized bookshelves with search
  • Variety of pens, highlighters, and text notes
  • Export annotated PDFs via email
Features
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Utilize pdf-notes to manage all the pdf files on your iPad. Fast display, quick page-turning even a thousand pages, useful finger-writing and email your notes to your friends. Differentiation-1. While turning pages of paperbooks fast, you can glance over the pages. While turning pages of pdf-notes fast, you can still run over the contents. Speedy page turning and scanning the contents with pdf-notes or paperbooks. Differentiation-2. There are many pdf readers allow you to annotate; but do you know which app allows you can write any notes in a second? If you are using pdf-notes, you may experience very fast and intuitive finger-writing like: zoom-in and note by double-tap or; writing with one finger, page-turning with two fingers, pen-changing with three fingers. - Easy importing PDF files through (DropBox, Email or Safari's) "Open In..." or iTunes - Categorized multiple bookshelves(booklists) with powerful search - Displaying pages as optimized size 1024x768 of iPad - Portrait and landscape view - Pinch zoom and crop page-margins - Fast loading and Speedy page-turning - Finger-writing with a variety of pens, highlighters and text notes - Easy "zoom-in and note" on a magnified screen by a double tap - One-step page-turning using 2 fingers on editing mode - One-step pen-changing or undo/redo using 3 fingers on editing mode - Exporting annotated PDF files to Email - External display and screen brightness controls - AirPrint and multi-tasking Misunderstandings about pdf-notes: - Not only pdf-notes but every app recently updated is removed from the open-in menu because iOS5 or formers currently show only 10 apps in open-in menu. - iPad/iphone Mail/iBooks can't display PDF annotations so that please open it in the other pdf apps. - please visit the support site for more information http://bit.ly/f6D31P Blog http://pdf-notes.com Email musebook@musebook.com Twitter http://twitter.com/musebook4u YouTube http://youtu.be/4AyRyFq9yxg NOTE: All content contained herein is subject to change without notice.

About

PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

Features
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Who is PilotLinked for: For everyone who needs to track flight time — from students to professionals, and now also flight sim enthusiasts: + Private, Commercial, and Airline Pilots (PPL, CPL, ATPL) + Helicopter, Fixed-Wing, and Glider Pilots + Flight Instructors and Students + Flight Schools and Training Centers + Charter Companies and Aviation Operators + Professional Simulator Centers (FNPT, FTD, FFS) + Flight Sim Enthusiasts (MSFS, X-Plane, DCS, and more) + Mountain Flying Pilots and Specialized Operations Core Features: Modern Digital Logbook: Track every flight hour with precision. Record PIC, DUAL, SIC, MP, instructor, instrument, night, and cross-country time — all in one smart interface. Simulator Sessions Module: Track your simulator hours separately from real flights — perfect for real pilots and flight sim enthusiasts alike: + Dedicated Simulator Dashboard with total hours and session history + Support for professional simulators: FNPT I/II, FTD, Full Flight Simulator (FFS) + Support for home simulators: Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, DCS, Prepar3D + Log aircraft type, duration, training category, and instructor + Add personal remarks and training notes + Export your sim logbook as professional PDF (with signature field) or CSV + Keep your real flight hours and sim hours organized in one app Mountain Landings (MOU): Dedicated module for pilots operating in mountainous terrain: + Log every mountain landing site with elevation and location details + Track official and verified landing sites separately + Record number of landings per site and optional instructor name + Statistics: total landings, unique sites visited, highest elevation reached Advanced Operational Tracking: Specialized logging for professional pilots: + Fire Fighting (water drops, helitack, rappelling) + EMS (HEMS, air ambulance, organ transport) + Search & Rescue operations + Sling operations (construction, logging, utility work) + Offshore support (crew changes, platform landings) + Survey, powerline, and pipeline patrol Track operational time, cycles, rotations, and conditions with intuitive sliders and quick actions. Custom Airports: Add your own private airfields, helipads and off-airport landing sites — fully searchable and available across all your logbook entries. Perfect for private property, remote sites and off-grid operations. Statistics Dashboard: Gain insights with charts and analytics. View totals by aircraft type, analyze time periods, and track your career progression — for both real flights and simulator sessions. iPad Support: Native iPad layout with sidebar navigation and master-detail logbook view. Every feature fully optimized for the large screen. Smart Filters & Search: Find any flight instantly by date, aircraft, route, or flight type. Search ignores dashes and spaces for faster results. Flight Templates: Save time with autogenerated recurring flights. Global Aircraft Database: Access a centralized and verified database of aircraft and helicopters worldwide. Aircraft Access Management: Grant temporary access to your aircraft for other pilots. Why PilotLinked: Built by pilots, for pilots. PilotLinked isn't just another logbook app — it's a complete flight data management system for professional aviators and simulation enthusiasts. Key Advantages: + Speed: Log a recurring flight in under five seconds + Insights: Analyze routes, aircraft usage, and currency + Precision: Find any flight instantly + Flexibility: Ideal for private, training, or commercial pilots + Professional Tracking: The only logbook built for firefighting, EMS, SAR, and utility operations + Mountain Flying: Dedicated MOU module for mountain landing tracking + Sim Support: Track your simulator hours alongside your real flights Security & Privacy: + Secure cloud storage + GDPR compliant + Hosted in Europe + No third-party data sharing

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots at Free against pdf's $9.99. pdf's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots is free to download; pdf costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pdf ships an update every 2 weeks, PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
pdf versus PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpdfPilotLinked Logbook for Pilots
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAMuseTec Co., Ltd.Dominik Koppelhuber

In-app purchases

None

pdf

No in-app purchases

None

PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pdf free?
pdf costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots free?
PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do pdf or PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots have ads?
Neither pdf nor PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pdf or PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots?
pdf ships an update every 2 weeks, and PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots fortnightly. Most recently, pdf was updated on October 9, 2026 and PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots on October 7, 2026.

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