TARS Control vs Simple LogBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TARS Control
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Aplicación complementaria a plataforma TARS ( Technical Aircraft Report System), sistema de control de mantenimiento de Aeronaves. En TARS puedes cargar el programa de mantenimiento en forma masiva , controlar partida por partida en forma individual a través de reportes y gráficamente en un monitor que muestra las partidas pendientes y al día en un formato de semáforo. Puedes crear Órdenes de trabajo y crear en forma automática las bitácoras reglamentarias para el organismo fiscalizador. La aplicación además permite cargar la horas de vuelo de la aeronave a través de tu celular.
Simple LogBook
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Only LogBook is the fast, private pilot logbook built for real cockpit workflows. Log a flight in seconds, track your FAA currency at a glance, and keep every hour backed up in your own iCloud — no accounts, no ads, no data mining. LOG FLIGHTS FAST • Smart defaults auto-fill landings and time categories • All FAA fields: PIC, SIC, Dual, Solo, Night, XC, IFR, and more • Enter block time as HH:MM and let the app do the math STAY CURRENT • 14 CFR 61.57 day/night passenger currency (90-day, 3 landings) • IFR currency (6 approaches + hold, 6-month window) • Flight review and medical tracking with clear expiry countdowns SEE YOUR FLYING • Statistics and charts by category, aircraft, and time • Totals that stay accurate as you log TAKE IT ANYWHERE • Private iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad • Export to PDF or CSV for your records or an examiner FREE TO START Log your first flights and add an aircraft for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited flights and aircraft, currency tracking, statistics, export, and iCloud sync. PRO PLANS • Monthly and Annual subscriptions (Annual includes a 7-day free trial) • Or Lifetime — one-time purchase, yours forever Your logbook stays yours. Data lives in your private iCloud, never on our servers. — Pro subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TARS Control at none against Simple LogBook's 4. TARS Control also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Simple LogBook's advantage is device support. On price 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. Simple LogBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TARS Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TARS Control | Simple LogBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | German Fajardo Sanchez | MacLaren's Studio |
In-app purchases
TARS Control
No in-app purchases
Simple LogBook
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Simple LogBook Pro$9.99
- Pro Lifetime$89.99
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