# Pilot Logbook vs Swift Pilot Logbook

Pilot Logbook and Swift Pilot Logbook both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Swift Pilot Logbook's written reviews are positive against 60% of Pilot Logbook's. Swift Pilot Logbook also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Pilot Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot Logbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Swift Pilot Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pilot Logbook against 4.3 for Swift Pilot Logbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot Logbook has 182 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Pilot Logbook's written reviews are positive against 95% of Swift Pilot Logbook's.

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, Swift Pilot Logbook weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Logbook | Swift Pilot Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-logbook-flight-tracker/id590352539/reviews)** | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-pilot-logbook/id1557611500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flygo-Aviation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550770776) | [Aero Notion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509733848) |

## 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 |


### Swift Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-pilot-logbook/id1557611500)

This app simplifies flight logging with an intuitive interface and automatic cloud synchronization. It offers automated night time calculations and easy import/export of previous flight data. A free tier is available for new pilots.

**Highlights:** Automated night time calculation, Cloud synchronization, Previous experience import, Customizable PDF export, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Logbook free?

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

### Is Swift Pilot Logbook free?

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

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

Pilot Logbook is rated higher. Pilot Logbook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Swift Pilot Logbook averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.

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

Neither Pilot Logbook nor Swift Pilot Logbook shows ads.

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

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, and Swift Pilot Logbook weekly. Most recently, Pilot Logbook was updated on September 15, 2026 and Swift Pilot Logbook on September 19, 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.*