JTools vs AirBook | Pilot Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JTools
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JTools is a multi purpose app designed for pilots to audit pay, assess future pay opportunities and more. Included at launch is a fuel 3% check. More features will be added as the need arises. Suggestions welcome.
AirBook | Pilot Logbook
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Built for pilots who want a simple, powerful way to manage their flying, this pilot logbook app makes recording and analysing your flight time effortless. Whether you're flying commercially or building hours, it brings everything you need into one place - from logging flights in seconds to staying compliant and informed with operational tools and integrations. Features include: - Easy and fast flight logging with a clean, pilot-friendly interface* - Automatic day/night calculations - Detailed statistics view to track hours, sectors, aircraft types, and more - Integration with airline rosters for automatic flight import and reduced manual entry - Built-in tools including Flight Duty Period (FDP) calculator, operational checklists, and NOTAM classification helper - Export your logbook to Excel, CSV, and PDF formats - Import existing logbooks from Excel to seamlessly transition into the app - Backup your data to iCloud and/or export and store securely yourself. - Automatic break time calculations for long-haul operations - Light & Dark mode plus several map styles and display settings to configure it how you want. - Designed to scale with your flying career, from training through to airline operations - And more operational and compliance-focused tools for everyday flying *Premium subscription required for use after 50 hours logged Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Supplemental Terms of Use: https://walshmedia.net.au/airbook#terms Privacy Policy: https://walshmedia.net.au/airbook#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AirBook | Pilot Logbook at Free against JTools's $2.99. JTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
AirBook | Pilot Logbook is free to download; JTools costs $2.99 up front. AirBook | Pilot Logbook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. JTools asks for nothing beyond the download.
JTools ships an update every 2 days, AirBook | Pilot Logbook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JTools | AirBook | Pilot Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Cornett | Daniel Walsh |
In-app purchases
JTools
No in-app purchases
AirBook | Pilot Logbook
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$3.991 Month
Questions
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