# fuelTool vs Smart Logbook

fuelTool and Smart Logbook both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Smart Logbook's written reviews are positive against 50% of fuelTool's. Smart Logbook also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 1). fuelTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. fuelTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

fuelTool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of fuelTool's written reviews are positive against 93% of Smart Logbook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | fuelTool | Smart Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fueltool/id455651049/reviews)** | [4.8 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Groesbeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/455651052) | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) |

## What reviewers say

### fuelTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fueltool/id455651049)

This aviation tool simplifies fuel uplift and weight calculations, allowing users to determine limiting mass, allowable fuel, or payload. It supports various unit conversions and can store aircraft data for faster calculations.

**Highlights:** Fuel uplift calculation (LBS/KG to LTR), Split fuel calculation for left & right tanks, Weight calculation for limiting mass, fuel, or payload, Crosswind calculation with METAR data, Aircraft data management (add, edit, delete), Downloadable company aircraft data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520)

Effortlessly log flight hours, track currency, and manage pilot certifications. Visualize your flight history on an interactive map and receive timely renewal reminders for medicals and training. Supports various international regulations and export formats.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy flight logging, Customizable totals calculation, Currency and limit tracking, Medical and training renewal reminders, Interactive flight map, Electronic signature capture, Multiple export formats

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Sync (yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Flights (discounted) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Flights (on sale) | $23.95 | one-time |
| Unlimited Flights | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🛠️ Highly customizable
- 🌟 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rare updates
- 🐛 Small but frustrating bugs
- 🐛 Sorting issues (requires UTC date setting)
- ❓ Bug reporting requires third-party registration
- ❓ Registration form missing (only sign-in available)

**Reported bugs**

- Multiple sectors during one day sorted by name, not by time of departure
- Some airports missing (e.g., VDTI)
- Flights added as simulator flights
- Search function is terrible, impossible to find crew member
- Cross-platform purchase restoration issues (Android to iOS)

**Requested features**

- Ability to input waypoints instead of just airports
- Automatically add normal flight times for a route
- Separate flights by year on the main page for better overview
- Display flight direction on the map
- Allow custom names in the create an airport option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fuelTool free?

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

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, fuelTool or Smart Logbook?

fuelTool is rated higher. fuelTool averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Logbook averages 4.8 from 161 ratings.

### Do fuelTool or Smart Logbook have ads?

Neither fuelTool nor Smart Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, fuelTool or Smart Logbook?

fuelTool ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Logbook every 3 months. Most recently, fuelTool was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Logbook 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.*