Comparison

Infinite Pilot Logbook vs Simple LogBook

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

Head to head
About

Infinite Pilot Logbook

Features
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Your complete digital pilot logbook — built by pilots, for pilots. Infinite Pilot Logbook gives you control of your flying records with detailed entries, intelligent automation, powerful analytics and professional reports. Use it online or offline, then synchronize your data across devices. LOG EVERY DETAIL • Record flights, simulator sessions, duties and other activity • Manage aircraft, aircraft types, crew, places and certificates • Calculate night time and other values from your preferences • Add electronic signatures UNDERSTAND YOUR EXPERIENCE • Build a customizable Dashboard with maps, values, distributions, currency and limits • Filter by aircraft, type, people, places, countries and flight properties • Explore interactive fullscreen charts and the entries behind each result • Create reusable time periods and measurable goals IMPORT YOUR HISTORY • Import from supported pilot-logbook apps and airline exports • Use a custom CSV when you need your own mapping • Review unknown or ambiguous data before confirming STAY CURRENT • Track certificates, ratings, medicals and their history • Connect checks and renewals with logbook activity • Receive local reminders before eligible expirations EXPORT AND SHARE • Generate EASA Jeppesen, French, FAA Jeppesen and UK CAP407 PDF logbooks • Add an optional first page with the IPL logo, pilot details and report period • Save, print or share reports MAP YOUR FLYING • See routes and destinations on an interactive map • Keep an updated database of airports and custom places Fly smarter. Log better. Stay current. Learn more at www.infinitepilotlogbook.com End-User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://app.infinitepilotlogbook.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://app.infinitepilotlogbook.com/privacy-policy

About

Simple LogBook

Features
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No account. Your logbook lives in YOUR iCloud. Be checkride-ready. Simple 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 • Find airports by ICAO, FAA or IATA code, or by name SWITCHING APPS • Import your logbook from another logbook app's CSV export or any spreadsheet with date and total time • Preview before anything is saved; duplicates are skipped • A safety copy of your logbook is saved first, and any import can be undone in one tap AUTO NIGHT & XC • Add out and in times (UTC) and night time is computed from civil twilight for your route • Cross-country suggested when your route goes beyond 50 NM • Suggestions fill only when you tap — your entries are never overwritten STAY CURRENT • 14 CFR 61.57 day and night takeoff & landing currency (90 days, 3 landings) • IFR currency (6 approaches + hold, 6-month window) • Flight review and medical tracking with clear expiry countdowns ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Currency widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Ask Siri "Am I night current in Simple LogBook?" — no need to open the app CHECKRIDE-READY • FAA Form 8710-1 Record of Pilot Time totals from your logbook, shared as a PDF • A formatted PDF logbook for your examiner CFI ENDORSEMENTS • 18 AC 61-65 endorsement templates plus free text • Your instructor signs right on your iPhone or iPad; any later change is flagged • Electronic record signed on your device — not an FAA-approved electronic signature system 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 up to 25 flights and add 1 aircraft for free, with every logbook field. CSV export, iCloud sync and logbook import are always free (imported flights don't count toward the limit), and your first CFI endorsement is free too. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited flights and aircraft, currency tracking, statistics, a formatted PDF logbook, the 8710 report, currency widgets and Siri, and unlimited endorsements. PRO PLANS • Monthly and Annual subscriptions (Annual includes a 7-day free trial) • Or Lifetime — one-time purchase, yours forever • Have an offer code? Redeem it in Settings 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. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ā· Privacy Policy: https://starbuck-dev.github.io/Only-Logbook/privacy/

Screenshots

Infinite Pilot Logbook4 screens
Simple LogBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Infinite Pilot Logbook at 16.6 against Simple LogBook's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Infinite Pilot Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Simple LogBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infinite Pilot Logbook ships an update every 3 months, Simple LogBook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Infinite Pilot Logbook versus Simple LogBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinite Pilot LogbookSimple LogBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppiFowMacLaren's Studio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Infinite Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Infinite Early Bird (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Infinite Early Bird (1 Year)$19.991 Year
4 purchases

Simple LogBook

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Simple LogBook Pro$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Infinite Pilot Logbook free?
Infinite Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple LogBook free?
Simple LogBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Infinite Pilot Logbook or Simple LogBook have ads?
Neither Infinite Pilot Logbook nor Simple LogBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infinite Pilot Logbook or Simple LogBook?
Infinite Pilot Logbook ships an update every 3 months, and Simple LogBook every 2 months. Most recently, Infinite Pilot Logbook was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simple LogBook on October 28, 2026.

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