Readback vs SkyPilot 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Readback
Streamline your air traffic control note-taking with this utility. Quickly record clearances and updates, eliminating the need for a physical scratchpad. Maintain a comprehensive log of all your flight information for better organization.
- Quickly capture ATC clearances
- Record ATIS updates
- Digital log of all clearances
- Printable flight log
- Add flight number to log
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Good morning, Captain! Take your ATC note-taking to the next level. This app allows you to quickly capture ATC clearances, ATIS updates, and more—no more relying on a scratchpad, which isn’t the safest practice. Even the fastest controllers won’t slow you down. Jot down everything with ease and keep a complete log of all your clearances. Whether you’re taxiing at JFK, enroute to Los Angeles, or descending into Heathrow, this app ensures you stay organized and informed. You can even print your log and add your flight number for a full flight record. A must-have tool for every phase of flight.
SkyPilot 3
A digital flight logbook for pilots to easily manage and add new entries. It allows for detailed recording of flight information, including times, aircraft, and pilot details. The app offers a Pro in-app purchase to unlock full features beyond the initial free entry limit.
- Digital flight logbook
- Fast and easy entry management
- Detailed flight information recording
- Pro in-app purchase for full features
- Migration support from SkyPilot 2
- Clean user interface
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SkyPilot is the digital flight logbook solution for pilots. It features a clean interface which makes managing and adding new logbook entries fast and easy. Following infos can be stored: • Arrival / Departure • Aircraft • Takeoff & Landing time • Landing count • Pilot in command • IFR • Night • Notes & Remarks As SkyPilot 3 will get more features in upcoming updates, we switched from free to a Pro in-app purchase in order to unlock full features. (The free version is limited to 5 logbook entries.) Furthermore, SkyPilot 3 supports migrating from SkyPilot 2 (Settings Tab). Follow us on Twitter @SkyPilotApp to receive updates about new features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkyPilot 3 at 4.3 against Readback's 2.3. SkyPilot 3 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and device support (4 vs 1). Readback's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Readback sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SkyPilot 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SkyPilot 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively.
Readback ships an update every 6 months, SkyPilot 3 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readback | SkyPilot 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) | 4.3 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Christoph Schulz |
Customer experience
Readback
SkyPilot 3
In-app purchases
Readback
- Clearance Keypad$0.99
- Qwerty Keypad$0.99
- Azerty Keypad$0.99
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- CDU Keypad$0.99
- Qwertz Keypad$0.99
SkyPilot 3
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- SkyPilot 3 Pro$5.99
