# Readback vs SkyPilot 3

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readback | SkyPilot 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback/id593334194/reviews) | **[4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skypilot-3-flight-logbook/id1157693321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Santiago Borja Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/581569234) | [Christoph Schulz](https://appshunter.io/developer/564594835) |

## What reviewers say

### Readback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback/id593334194)

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.

**Highlights:** Quickly capture ATC clearances, Record ATIS updates, Digital log of all clearances, Printable flight log, Add flight number to log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clearance Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Qwerty Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Azerty Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| CDU Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Qwertz Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |


### SkyPilot 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skypilot-3-flight-logbook/id1157693321)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkyPilot 3 Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readback free?

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

### Is SkyPilot 3 free?

SkyPilot 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Readback or SkyPilot 3?

SkyPilot 3 is rated higher. Readback averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SkyPilot 3 averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do Readback or SkyPilot 3 have ads?

Neither Readback nor SkyPilot 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readback or SkyPilot 3?

Readback ships an update every 6 months, and SkyPilot 3 every 9 days. Most recently, Readback was updated on June 8, 2026 and SkyPilot 3 on September 23, 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.*