# FlightLink vs LogTen Pilot Logbook

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightLink | LogTen Pilot Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightlink/id541925731/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logten-pilot-logbook/id837274884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **35.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 27 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightspeed Aviation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541925734) | [Coradine Aviation Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/286222901) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightlink/id541925731)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LogTen Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logten-pilot-logbook/id837274884)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founder Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Founder Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Basic | $69.99 | per year |
| Founder Basic | $74.99 | per year |
| Basic | $79.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Founder Pro | $104.99 | per year |
| Pro | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps getting better
- 👍 Great customer support
- 🚀 Friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Wonderful support for any issue
- 👍 Excellent app for logging flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and sync issues
- 🐛 Random discrepancies between devices
- 🐛 Lost all data after update
- 🐛 Importing flight data is horrible
- 🐛 Missing data after years of use

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*