Comparison

Pilot Logbook vs PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

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

PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

Features
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Who is PilotLinked for: For everyone who needs to track flight time — from students to professionals, and now also flight sim enthusiasts: + Private, Commercial, and Airline Pilots (PPL, CPL, ATPL) + Helicopter, Fixed-Wing, and Glider Pilots + Flight Instructors and Students + Flight Schools and Training Centers + Charter Companies and Aviation Operators + Professional Simulator Centers (FNPT, FTD, FFS) + Flight Sim Enthusiasts (MSFS, X-Plane, DCS, and more) + Mountain Flying Pilots and Specialized Operations Core Features: Modern Digital Logbook: Track every flight hour with precision. Record PIC, DUAL, SIC, MP, instructor, instrument, night, and cross-country time — all in one smart interface. Simulator Sessions Module: Track your simulator hours separately from real flights — perfect for real pilots and flight sim enthusiasts alike: + Dedicated Simulator Dashboard with total hours and session history + Support for professional simulators: FNPT I/II, FTD, Full Flight Simulator (FFS) + Support for home simulators: Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, DCS, Prepar3D + Log aircraft type, duration, training category, and instructor + Add personal remarks and training notes + Export your sim logbook as professional PDF (with signature field) or CSV + Keep your real flight hours and sim hours organized in one app Mountain Landings (MOU): Dedicated module for pilots operating in mountainous terrain: + Log every mountain landing site with elevation and location details + Track official and verified landing sites separately + Record number of landings per site and optional instructor name + Statistics: total landings, unique sites visited, highest elevation reached Advanced Operational Tracking: Specialized logging for professional pilots: + Fire Fighting (water drops, helitack, rappelling) + EMS (HEMS, air ambulance, organ transport) + Search & Rescue operations + Sling operations (construction, logging, utility work) + Offshore support (crew changes, platform landings) + Survey, powerline, and pipeline patrol Track operational time, cycles, rotations, and conditions with intuitive sliders and quick actions. Custom Airports: Add your own private airfields, helipads and off-airport landing sites — fully searchable and available across all your logbook entries. Perfect for private property, remote sites and off-grid operations. Statistics Dashboard: Gain insights with charts and analytics. View totals by aircraft type, analyze time periods, and track your career progression — for both real flights and simulator sessions. iPad Support: Native iPad layout with sidebar navigation and master-detail logbook view. Every feature fully optimized for the large screen. Smart Filters & Search: Find any flight instantly by date, aircraft, route, or flight type. Search ignores dashes and spaces for faster results. Flight Templates: Save time with autogenerated recurring flights. Global Aircraft Database: Access a centralized and verified database of aircraft and helicopters worldwide. Aircraft Access Management: Grant temporary access to your aircraft for other pilots. Why PilotLinked: Built by pilots, for pilots. PilotLinked isn't just another logbook app — it's a complete flight data management system for professional aviators and simulation enthusiasts. Key Advantages: + Speed: Log a recurring flight in under five seconds + Insights: Analyze routes, aircraft usage, and currency + Precision: Find any flight instantly + Flexibility: Ideal for private, training, or commercial pilots + Professional Tracking: The only logbook built for firefighting, EMS, SAR, and utility operations + Mountain Flying: Dedicated MOU module for mountain landing tracking + Sim Support: Track your simulator hours alongside your real flights Security & Privacy: + Secure cloud storage + GDPR compliant + Hosted in Europe + No third-party data sharing

Screenshots

Pilot Logbook4 screens
PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots at none against Pilot Logbook's 2. Pilot Logbook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Pilot Logbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilot Logbook versus PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot LogbookPilotLinked Logbook for Pilots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (182 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings182 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdDominik Koppelhuber

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Logbook

One-time2
  • Pilot Logbook Discounted Price$32.99
  • Pilot Logbook PRO$65.99
None

PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Logbook free?
Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots free?
PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot Logbook or PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots have ads?
Neither Pilot Logbook nor PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Logbook or PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots?
Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, and PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots fortnightly. Most recently, Pilot Logbook was updated on October 19, 2026 and PilotLinked Logbook for Pilots on October 7, 2026.

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