# Pilot Logbook vs IQSMS Document Distribution

The clearest difference is rating: Pilot Logbook at 4.4 against IQSMS Document Distribution's 1.0. Pilot Logbook also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (182 vs 1). IQSMS Document Distribution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot Logbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. IQSMS Document Distribution asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pilot Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot Logbook has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, IQSMS Document Distribution every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Logbook | IQSMS Document Distribution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-logbook-flight-tracker/id590352539/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqsms-document-distribution/id930388927/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flygo-Aviation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550770776) | [ASQS GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263589641) |

## 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 |


### IQSMS Document Distribution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqsms-document-distribution/id930388927)

This tool allows IQSMS clients to access and read documents on their iPad, even without internet access. It tracks document receipt confirmation and synchronizes data with the IQSMS server once connectivity is restored.

**Highlights:** Offline document access, Document receipt confirmation, Individual document availability overview, Automatic synchronization with IQSMS server, Validation process for document distribution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Logbook free?

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

### Is IQSMS Document Distribution free?

IQSMS Document Distribution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pilot Logbook or IQSMS Document Distribution?

Pilot Logbook is rated higher. Pilot Logbook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while IQSMS Document Distribution averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pilot Logbook or IQSMS Document Distribution have ads?

Neither Pilot Logbook nor IQSMS Document Distribution shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot Logbook or IQSMS Document Distribution?

Pilot Logbook ships an update every 6 days, and IQSMS Document Distribution every 3 months. Most recently, Pilot Logbook was updated on October 15, 2026 and IQSMS Document Distribution on October 7, 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.*