Comparison

Pilot Logbook vs PilotDuty

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Logbook

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
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Pilot Logbook is the essential flight time and night hours tracker for airline, student and private pilots. Effortlessly log IFR, VFR and night flights in compliance with EASA and FAA regulations. Trusted by thousands of pilots worldwide. - insert your flight history from previous logbooks - store your logs in our FAA and EASA approved formats - customize the existing formats, add new tables to make the logbook fit your needs - calculate your flight times automatically - find more than 50 000 airports worldwide by name, location, ICAO or IATA code - use all data offline - assign data automatically with our auto-fill feature - customize and select any table to make your logbook fit your needs - filter your flights by date range, aircraft or people you are flying with - generate reports by any aspects you need - use your own signature within the application - manage your documents and set up reminders - support for dark mode - print your digital flight entries easily …and more features you want modern aviation logging to be. WHY FLYGO PILOT LOGBOOK? There are at least 9 reasons, why you'll be proud to own, regardless of whether you're a private or a professional pilot. 1, FULLY INTERNATIONAL & APPROVED It’s designed to be accepted worldwide as an official flight log. Pilot Logbook is regularly updated according to EASA and FAA requirements. 2, JUST CONTINUE At first use, insert your flight history from previous logbook and continue. This app brings all your flight data together. You can easily browse, search, and organize all your files in one place. 3, WORLD AIRPORT DATA OFFLINE With Pilot Logbook, managing your flight logs is easier than ever. Find more than 50 000 airports worldwide by name, location, ICAO or IATA code. You can use all this data offline. 4, 100% ADAPTIVE STRUCTURE Our logbook is designed to be completely customizable. Select, add or remove unique columns to make your logbook fit your personal needs. 5 INTELLIGENT SEARCH You can filter your flights by date range, aircraft or people you are flying with. Use the auto-filter function to search easily in your history. You can track anything in your flights by any aspect. 6 INTELLIGENT AUTO-FILL This digital logbook dramatically improves the most important aspects of logging experience. It introduces intelligent autofill systems, which will remember your specified data and auto-fill them for you. 7 MULTI DEVICE MANAGE & PRINT Pilot Logbook allow you to transform your digital flight entries into a format suitable to print for personal backup or professional job interviews. Set it according to FAA or EASA requirements, print only what you need. It’s compatible with Excel, Numbers, Libre office and more. 8 SAVE, BACKUP AND RESTORE Pilot Logbook will save all your details and settings, so you can backup or restore your flights records anytime on any IOS device via mail or iCloud. 9 MODULES We have more modules than any other logbook on the market, which gives you unmatched capabilities on the go.

About

PilotDuty

This app automatically logs your flight hours using iBeacon technology or manual input. It provides detailed flight summaries, tracks progress towards goals, and allows easy export of data in PDF or CSV formats for sharing and analysis.

Highlights
  • Automated flight time recording
  • Automatic airport recognition
  • Day/night flight time calculation
  • Automated aircraft categorization
  • Manual flight entry option
  • iCloud synchronization
  • PDF/CSV data export
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PilotDuty: Your Automatic Digital Flight Logbook Transform your flying experience with PilotDuty, the innovative app designed for the modern pilot. Using iBeacon technology, PilotDuty automatically records your flight hours as soon as you board the aircraft. Each flight is meticulously synchronized with iCloud, ensuring your data remains secure and accessible wherever you are. Accessing your flight history has never been easier. With just a few clicks, you can view a comprehensive summary of your flights and track your progress toward your flight goals with unprecedented clarity. Need to share your progress or require a paper version of your logbook? Easily export your flight data in PDF or CSV formats for in-depth analysis or quick sharing with instructors, flight schools, or regulatory agencies. Designed for both professional and enthusiast aviators, PilotDuty offers an intuitive user experience and seamless integration. Whether you’re a professional pilot looking to streamline your flight tracking or an aviation enthusiast, PilotDuty is the essential tool for your airborne adventures. Features: - Automated Air and Flight Time Recording: Captures key events such as Off-Block, Takeoff, Landing, and On-Block. - Automated Airport Recognition: Identifies airports automatically based on your location. - Automated Day/Night Classification: Determines and calculates day and night flight times. - Automated aircraft categorization: Each aircraft you fly is categorized by: - Flight type - Pilot status - Aircraft type (e.g., tailwheel, seaplane, retractable gear, propeller type) - Operating rules …and more. You don’t have the iBeacon? You can manually start a flight event, and your flight will be recorded automatically. Remember to stop your flight event when it is complete. Alternatively, you can manually add flights, as you would in any other digital logbook. Using the iBeacon is highly recommended for full benefits of our technology. Subscription Benefits: For your first annual subscription, you will receive the iBeacon free of charge. PilotDuty+ - Unlimited Recordings: No longer limited to 5 monthly events, record all your flights without restrictions. - Flight Following via SMS: Send automated SMS notifications during takeoffs and landings to those monitoring your flights. - Export PDF/CSV Flight Report - Autofill Flight Information: Use your device’s camera for autofill (integrated with ACARS and iPad). - Night and IFR Validity Tracking: (5-5-6 and 6-6-6) - Access to PilotDuty Manager PilotDuty Pro - Includes all features from PilotDuty+ subscription plus; - Duty, flight, and rest time monitoring - Monitoring of medical certificates, licenses, and proficiency validity Subscription Terms: PilotDuty+ After the free trial period (if offered), the subscription is billed as follows: • Monthly at CAD 9.99 or USD 7.99 • Yearly at CAD 79.99 or USD 59.99 PilotDuty Pro After the free trial period (if offered), the subscription is billed as follows: • Monthly at CAD 17.99 or USD 12.99 • Yearly at CAD 129.99 or USD 99.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your account settings after purchase. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional user experience, and your support through a subscription allows us to continuously improve our app to better meet your needs. Join our community of subscribers and enjoy the best possible experience while helping us grow and innovate! https://pilotduty.square.site/conditions-dutilisation https://pilotduty.square.site/politique-de-confidentialite

Screenshots

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PilotDuty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PilotDuty at 5.0 against Pilot Logbook's 4.4. PilotDuty also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Pilot Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (184 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pilot Logbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PilotDuty sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PilotDuty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot Logbook has 184 ratings behind it against 1, 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 PilotDuty's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, PilotDuty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pilot Logbook versus PilotDuty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot LogbookPilotDuty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (184 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings184 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdSysèmes M2D3V inc.

Customer experience

Pilot Logbook

All ratings182 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative29.2%

PilotDuty

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Logbook

One-time2
  • Pilot Logbook Discounted Price$32.99
  • Pilot Logbook PRO$65.99
4 purchases

PilotDuty

Subscriptions4
  • PilotDuty+ Monthly$7.991 Month
  • PilotDuty Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • PilotDuty+ Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • PilotDuty Pro Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot Logbook free?
Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotDuty free?
PilotDuty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot Logbook or PilotDuty?
PilotDuty is rated higher. Pilot Logbook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while PilotDuty averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pilot Logbook or PilotDuty have ads?
Neither Pilot Logbook nor PilotDuty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Logbook or PilotDuty?
Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, and PilotDuty every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pilot Logbook was updated on October 23, 2026 and PilotDuty on October 27, 2026.

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