# QuickSearch PDF Reader vs Smart Logbook

The clearest difference is price: Smart Logbook at Free against QuickSearch PDF Reader's $2.99. Smart Logbook also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). QuickSearch PDF Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart Logbook is free to download; QuickSearch PDF Reader costs $2.99 up front. Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QuickSearch PDF Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 153 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of QuickSearch PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 93% of Smart Logbook's.

QuickSearch PDF Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Logbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickSearch PDF Reader | Smart Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicksearch-pdf-reader/id525434384/reviews) | **[4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olive Toast Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/285578663) | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickSearch PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicksearch-pdf-reader/id525434384)

This app provides lightning-fast text searching within PDF documents, both individually and across your entire library. It also functions as a smooth PDF viewer with intuitive navigation and zooming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Instant text search within PDFs, Cross-document search, Natural page navigation, Pinch-to-zoom and double-tap zoom, Scrub bar for document navigation, Import from other apps and iTunes File Sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast PDF search across large document collections
- ⚡ Instantaneous results as you type
- 📚 Handles massive files (1GB+) without crashing
- 🎯 Accurate search functionality for finding keywords
- 💰 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Dropbox integration broken and non-functional
- 📉 No updates for years (last update 4+ years ago)
- 🚫 Missing annotation features (highlighting, underlining, notes)
- 📝 Limited PDF editing capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Dropbox authentication fails with reCAPTCHA not displaying
- App crashes when opening certain PDF documents
- Search function crashes during use
- Cannot access PDF files on iPad Air 2
- File upload functionality not working

**Requested features**

- Text highlighting and underlining capabilities
- Note-taking and annotation features
- Folder creation and document organization
- Microsoft OneDrive integration
- Google Translate integration


### 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 QuickSearch PDF Reader free?

QuickSearch PDF Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuickSearch PDF Reader or Smart Logbook?

Smart Logbook is rated higher. QuickSearch PDF Reader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Smart Logbook averages 4.8 from 153 ratings.

### Do QuickSearch PDF Reader or Smart Logbook have ads?

Neither QuickSearch PDF Reader nor Smart Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickSearch PDF Reader or Smart Logbook?

QuickSearch PDF Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Logbook every 3 months. Most recently, QuickSearch PDF Reader was updated on October 4, 2026 and Smart Logbook on October 8, 2026.

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