Comparison

FlightLink vs LogTen Pilot Logbook

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

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About

FlightLink

This app enhances Lightspeed headsets by enabling recording and playback of all in-flight communications. It allows pilots to archive conversations for training and review, and offers personalized audio and operational settings for specific headset models.

Highlights
  • Record intercom and radio communications
  • Instant playback of recent communications
  • Archive flight communications
  • Store recordings on iPhone/iPad
  • Take handwritten notes with Apple Pencil
  • Customize audio settings (Zulu PFX only)
  • View headset battery life
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FlightLink is the free, proprietary app that adds enhanced functionality to all Lightspeed headsets. FlightLink works seamlessly with Lightspeed headsets manufactured since 2012 (Zulu 2 and 3, Sierra, Tango, and PFX) to record and playback incoming and outgoing communications. Older Zulu 2 and Sierra headsets may qualify for a factory•installed retrofit at a nominal fee. For more information on a retrofit contact Lightspeed Customer Care by phone 800.332.2421 or email at service@lightspeedaviation.com. When combined with the Zulu PFX ANR headset, FlightLink's enhanced capabilities include recording via Bluetooth and the ability to set a variety of personal audio and operational preferences. FlightLink Recording Features FlightLink is perfect for any pilot flying with an iPad or iPhone who wants to capture and retrieve in•flight communication. It is also a valuable tool for flight training at all levels because of its ability to capture the intercom communication of instructional flights. • Record all activity over the intercom, including inbound and outbound transmissions, and in•cabin conversation. • Instantly play back ATC calls or other communications from any point within the last two minutes of recording. • Create a permanent archive of all flight communications for post•flight briefing and training. • Store your recording library on your iPhone or iPad, and access them with the iOS Files app or iTunes on a Mac or PC. • Take handwritten notes on iPads and use Apple Pencil or Pencil 2 on supported iPads. FlightLink Personal Preference Features (With Zulu PFX headsets only) In addition to its recording features, FlightLink•s enhanced capabilities allow Zulu PFX headset users to adjust a variety of audio and operational settings, creating a personalized flying experience. For example: • Customize audio settings for different aircraft or users • Fine tune audio response for maximum voice clarity and music fidelity • Use the Voice Clarity• option to boost frequencies common in human speech without impacting the quality of music from auxiliary devices • View remaining battery life with the battery level indicator • Enable / disable audible low battery alert • Choose Auto Shutoff• delay intervals • Save custom settings in up to three personal profiles The ability to set and save other audio and operational preferences through FlightLink is only available on the Zulu PFX headset.

About

LogTen Pilot Logbook

This digital flight logbook helps pilots track flight hours, currency, and certificates. It offers automated data entry, powerful analytics, and career advancement tools. Free for the first 50 hours of flight time.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast data entry
  • Automated and customizable logging
  • Syncs across all devices
  • Automated and manual backups
  • Key flight analytics
  • Smart Group technology for tracking
  • Career matching and job search
Features
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Used by over 160,000 pilots worldwide, LogTen Pilot Logbook by Pilotbase is the most trusted digital logbook in aviation, designed to support pilots throughout their whole aviation career. Whether you're logging your first solo or preparing for your next type rating, LogTen offers powerful tools to keep you current, compliant, and ready for every opportunity. ▶ Try before you buy – Your first 50 hours of total flight time are on us. ◀ ▶ Need flight data imported from your old logbook? We’ll do it for you just email us at imports@logten.com! ◀ ▶ What Pilots Say ◀ “Excellent program. Smart and simple to understand. I can log every aspect of my flight with a few taps. Love that it keeps track of currency, and expiring certificates like medical. Customer support is amazing. This App is a must have for all pilots.” ▶ LOG & PROTECT ◀ • Lightning fast data entry on Watch, iPhone and iPad (also available on your Mac with Pro subscription!) • Automated and totally customizable for the type of flying you do • Schedule import for over 100 airlines with LogTen Pro • All your devices, always in sync • Protects your logbook with automatic and manual backups. You can even name your backups for easy organization. ▶ ANALYZE & REPORT ◀ • One tap access to key analytics pilots need for each aircraft you fly - multi-engine, turbine, PIC, SIC, total instrument etc. • Powerful, industry leading Smart Group technology so you can track virtually any aspect of your time and get the answers you need instantly - no calculator needed • Over 100 built-in reports including experience reports, logbook formats from around the world, 8710 and pilot job applications including automated digital signature on every page! ▶ PLAN & TRACK ◀ • Use LogTen Pro for Mac to import your flight schedule, or one of our third party partners with LogTen Basic (iOS Only) • Track your goals with custom filters - for example progress towards achieving your ATPL, or how much XC Night you have • Track your currencies, flight limits, flight duty limits, and rest • Industry first Dynamic Time Loupe™ enables you to quickly identify potential future issues with rest, duty or flight duty period limits before they happen, including complex rest and duty regulations such as FAR117 and EASA regulations ▶ CAREER ACCESS ◀ • Put your job search on autopilot and land the job faster with personalized career matching inside LogTen • Personalized job matching based on your actual hours, ratings, and flight experience • Tons of flight hour-building opportunities to help you reach your next minimums faster • All major pilot job types in one place — 121, 135, 91, corporate, and cadet programs • Find the right job faster with career search built directly into your LogTen logbookTurn your logbook into a career advancement tool, not just a record of flights Subscription Information: As part of our goal to help more pilots succeed, we offer the LogTen service completely free until you have logged more than 50 hours of total time! And with or without a subscription, you always get updates, and you always get full access to your data, where you can view, edit, generate reports, export, and print. Pricing may vary by location (see pricing under Top in App Purchases, or right in the App in the Store section of Settings). Your subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and will automatically renew 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renew is disabled beforehand. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be disabled by going to your iTunes account settings after purchase. A subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. --- Privacy Policy: https://logten.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://logten.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

FlightLink4 screens
LogTen Pilot Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LogTen Pilot Logbook at 4.7 against FlightLink's 3.8. LogTen Pilot Logbook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). FlightLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. LogTen Pilot Logbook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FlightLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LogTen Pilot Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LogTen Pilot Logbook has 10K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of FlightLink's written reviews are positive against 35% of LogTen Pilot Logbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightLink ships an update every 9 months, LogTen Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FlightLink versus LogTen Pilot Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightLinkLogTen Pilot Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (40 ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews35.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4010K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightspeed AviationCoradine Aviation Systems

Customer experience

FlightLink

All ratings40 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral10.8%
Negative66.3%

LogTen Pilot Logbook

All ratings10,059 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews732 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative56.6%

Bugs and requests

FlightLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LogTen Pilot Logbook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Entire logbook data wiped out after update
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Backup and restore functionality not reliable
  • Logbook entries disappearing or getting corrupted

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to log simulator and instrument flying
  • Direct import of airline schedules
  • Unlimited crew labels
  • Ability to annotate route of flight
  • More customization options for logbook layout
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  • Improved iPad/iOS functionality

In-app purchases

None

FlightLink

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

LogTen Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions10
  • Founder Basic2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Basic$9.991 Month
  • Pro$14.991 Month
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  • Founder Pro$14.991 Month
  • Enterprise Basic7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Founder Basic7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Basic7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Enterprise Pro$99.991 Year
  • Founder Pro7 Days trial$104.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is FlightLink free?
FlightLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LogTen Pilot Logbook free?
LogTen Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlightLink or LogTen Pilot Logbook?
LogTen Pilot Logbook is rated higher. FlightLink averages 3.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while LogTen Pilot Logbook averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do FlightLink or LogTen Pilot Logbook have ads?
FlightLink shows ads; LogTen Pilot Logbook does not.
Which is updated more often, FlightLink or LogTen Pilot Logbook?
FlightLink ships an update every 9 months, and LogTen Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlightLink was updated on October 2, 2026 and LogTen Pilot Logbook on October 17, 2026.

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