# Pilot Logbook vs Captain Logbook

The clearest difference is rating: Captain Logbook at 5.0 against Pilot Logbook's 4.4. Captain Logbook also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Pilot Logbook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (182 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot Logbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Captain Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Captain Logbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot Logbook has 182 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Pilot Logbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Captain Logbook's.

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, Captain Logbook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Logbook | Captain Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-logbook-flight-tracker/id590352539/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-logbook/id1494540813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flygo-Aviation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550770776) | [Chung-Lun Chiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/597568627) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-logbook-flight-tracker/id590352539)

This app helps pilots track flight and night hours, logging IFR, VFR, and night flights. It supports EASA and FAA regulations, offers offline airport data, and allows for customizable logbook formats. Easily manage documents, generate reports, and print entries.

**Highlights:** Track flight and night hours, Log IFR, VFR, and night flights, EASA and FAA compliant formats, Offline airport database, Customizable logbook structure, Automatic flight time calculation, Generate flight reports

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilot Logbook Discounted Price | $32.99 | one-time |
| Pilot Logbook PRO | $65.99 | one-time |


### Captain Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-logbook/id1494540813)

Log your flights with detailed information including flight numbers, times, and approaches. The app offers intelligent suggestions, cloud syncing across devices, and export options in various formats. A free version is available for up to 100 flights.

**Highlights:** Log flights with detailed data, Intelligent suggestions and custom fields, Cloud sync across iPhone and iPad, Export to PDF (EASA, Jeppesen) and CSV, Dark Mode and Sign In with Apple integration, Local data backup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access (monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access (Annually) | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Logbook free?

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

### Is Captain Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pilot Logbook or Captain Logbook?

Captain Logbook is rated higher. Pilot Logbook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Captain Logbook averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pilot Logbook or Captain Logbook have ads?

Neither Pilot Logbook nor Captain Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot Logbook or Captain Logbook?

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, and Captain Logbook every 2 months. Most recently, Pilot Logbook was updated on September 15, 2026 and Captain Logbook on September 23, 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.*