Comparison

Diagnostics Direct vs AMA Logbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Diagnostics Direct

A fault isolation tool for aircraft technicians, offering quick symptom searches and guided troubleshooting. Its dynamic database is updated with field feedback for improved accuracy.

Highlights
  • Fault isolation solution
  • Quick symptom search
  • Intuitive troubleshooting workflows
  • Dynamic, updated database
  • Mobile access for technicians
Features
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The Diagnostics Direct app is a comprehensive fault isolation solution that helps Gulfstream aircraft technicians troubleshoot fault messages on the go. Quick symptom search and intuitive workflows give you easier access to top solutions. The dynamic database is continuously updated with field experience feedback to provide improved outcomes. For use with Gulfstream G550, GVII-G500/G600, G650/G650ER, GVIII-G700 aircraft.

About

AMA Logbook

Features
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AMA Logbook is the ultimate digital logbook designed specifically for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), Technicians, Mechanics, and Part-66 license holders to easily document and track their practical maintenance experience. Say goodbye to manual paper records. AMA Logbook provides a modern, fast, and secure way to keep your experience logs organized and ready for regulatory submissions. KEY FEATURES: -Intelligent Auto-Fill: To save your time, the app automatically pre-fills the Location, Aircraft Type, Registration, Stamp, and Date from your last entry. -Reusable Templates (Favorites): Save templates for your common maintenance setups (such as specific aircraft configurations or frequent locations) and apply them to new entries with a single tap. -Block Page Exporting: Browse your entries in blocks of 10 pages and easily export individual page blocks as formatted Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheets. -Comprehensive Excel Export: Export your entire logbook as a single, professionally formatted Excel file with centered text and clean headers, ready for printing or licensing review. -Easy Reordering: Delete records or blocks whenever needed. The app automatically re-indexes and renumbers your subsequent entries consecutively. -Premium Dark Mode: A visually stunning, high-contrast dark theme designed to be easy on the eyes during long hangar shifts. -Offline & Secure: All your data is stored locally and securely on your device. CRITICAL DATA REMINDER: All logbook database records are saved directly in your device's internal storage. If you delete the application, your entries will be permanently removed. We highly recommend regularly exporting your logbook to iCloud Drive, email, or external backups.

Screenshots

Diagnostics Direct3 screens
AMA Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Diagnostics Direct at Free against AMA Logbook's $1.99. Diagnostics Direct also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Diagnostics Direct is free to download; AMA Logbook costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Diagnostics Direct versus AMA Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiagnostics DirectAMA Logbook
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVeryonERTUGRUL GULERYUZ

In-app purchases

None

Diagnostics Direct

No in-app purchases

None

AMA Logbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diagnostics Direct free?
Diagnostics Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AMA Logbook free?
AMA Logbook costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diagnostics Direct or AMA Logbook have ads?
Neither Diagnostics Direct nor AMA Logbook shows ads.

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