Comparison

APDL vs E

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

Head to head
About

APDL

This app serves as a comprehensive daily logbook for airline pilots, built by pilots for pilots. It offers detailed legality calculations, duty time management, schedule importing, and payroll tracking, all while ensuring compliance with Part 117 regulations.

Highlights
  • Part 117 legality calculations
  • Duty time management
  • Payroll tracking and calculator
  • Schedule importing
  • Flight logging and updates
  • Customizable status board
  • Exportable reports
Features
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FIRST 90 DAYS FREE for new users. APDL is the airline pilot logbook built by airline pilots, for airline pilots. Designed specifically for Part 117 scheduled operations, APDL combines your logbook with real-time legality, duty and rest tracking, payroll, and schedule importing in one app. LEGALITY & DUTY - Complete 14 CFR Part 117 coverage with up-to-the-minute legality calculations - What-If legality calculations to see how changes affect you - Color-coded legality and projected delay status - Duty and rest charts with color-coded progress bars - Latest Available Takeoff Time (LATT) using planned taxi-out, enroute, and taxi-in times - Automatic duty adjustments based on your report/release settings - Default rest facility support - FAR 1.1 flight time and automatic night calculation SCHEDULE IMPORT - FREE schedule importer supporting 200+ airline formats with time zone support - Direct Flight Crew View integration - Safari share extension for quick importing - Sync flights to the calendar of your choice - Schedule and Calendar views for monthly duty review; tap to add duty LOGGING & TRIP SHEET - Familiar trip sheet format showing gates, turn times, aircraft changes, and projected delays - Cloud data automatically fills in gates, aircraft, and OOOI times - Gate and equipment change notifications - CrossCheck validator flags incomplete or inaccurate entries - Aircraft photos synced across devices - Export flights on APDL.net for import into Logbook Pro STATUS BOARD, WIDGETS & ALERTS - Customizable Status Board with widgets for each duty phase, including LATT and EDCT - Home Screen widgets, Dynamic Island, Live Activities, and CarPlay - Alerts for legality changes, ready-to-fly status, and hotel van departures COMMUTING & TRAVEL - Advanced commute tools and deadhead flight search - Tap a search result to view flight options in FlightAware - Hotel management - Leg resources for EDCT, airport diagrams, and more WEATHER - TAF, METAR, and decoded summaries - Weather map with planned and actual overlays; tap endpoints for weather and FAA delay info PAYROLL & REPORTS - Detailed payroll tracking and calculator - Pay period charts with trip and cumulative totals - Payroll and summary views - On-time performance reporting - Exportable reports in the app and on APDL.net; use Handoff to open reports in your Mac browser - Automatic résumé generation DATA & SYNC - Sync across all your devices with automatic online backup included - Data organized by airline/employer, with archiving - Extensive settings for complete customization Share APDL with fellow crewmembers from the app menu. Subscriptions do not auto-renew. Purchases are charged to your Apple Account. Subscription terms and pricing are available under My Account in the app. Privacy Policy: https://nc-software.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://nc-software.com/tos APDL is a registered trademark of NC Software, Inc.

About

E

This comprehensive pilot training tool offers a vast knowledge base for E-JET aircraft systems and procedures. It features interactive diagrams, extensive question banks with explanations, and a powerful search engine to help pilots stay current and improve their skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive Electrical Diagram (iPad)
  • Extensive Question Banks (1768+ questions)
  • Fast Search Engine (Definitions, Abbreviations, EICAS)
  • Virtual Interactive Panel
  • Unit Fast Converter
  • Dark Mode
Features
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EJET Training Guide – The Ultimate Pilot Training Tool The EJET Training Guide app is a comprehensive knowledge database, built by pilots, for pilots. Whether you're beginning your E-JET training or striving to stay current, this app provides everything you need to become a better E-JET pilot — all in one powerful tool. All the information is based on the official EJETS Airplane Operations Manual (AOM), ensuring accuracy and the latest updates for every system and procedure. Key Features: --- Interactive EJET Electrical Diagram (iPad Version Only). Explore and understand the EJET electrical system like never before. This unique modeling tool enables you to manipulate switches and analyze results visually, making complex systems easier to understand and master. --- Extensive Question Banks: 1768 Questions with detailed answer explanations (E170/175/190). 650 Images for better visual understanding. 1400 References & Explanations to deepen your knowledge. --- Fast Search Engine: 510 Definitions 2000+ FAA Abbreviations 700+ Jeppesen Abbreviations 330 EICAS Messages Limitations & Memory Items for EMB-170/175 and EMB-190 (Edit – Add – Delete) AOM Full database information (Built-in Search Engine NEW VERSION 7.0) --- Virtual Interactive Panel: High-definition panels with 1,250 interactive buttons and components, featuring over 250 virtual system pages – now enhanced with full AOM descriptions in Version 7.0. Advanced System Coverage: 3600+ MCDU Screens (LOAD 2.7 / 2.8) 550+ FMS Buttons --- Unit Fast Converter: Quickly convert weight, speed, temperature, pressure, and distance. --- Dark Mode enabled.. --- TRAINING Topics Included: E-190-175 Database Full Test with 1787 Questions covering every topic. Detailed categories: Air System, Electrical, Engines, Fuel, Hydraulics, Gear & Brakes, Ice Protection, Warning, FMS, SOP, and more. --- Powerful Search Tool Quickly search through 3000+ definitions, limitations, memory items, and component images with a single tap. Perfect for instant answers during study sessions or practice tests. ------------------------------------------ Why Choose EJET Training Guide? - Thousands of questions, images, and explanations in one place. - Build confidence with realistic tests and interactive tools. - Keep your knowledge current and accurate, backed by direct AOM references. - Designed for pilots at all stages, from beginners to experienced professionals. Whether you're preparing for your initial EJET training or keeping your skills sharp, the EJET Training Guide is the most complete and reliable app available.

Screenshots

APDL4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: E at 90% against APDL's 37%. E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). APDL's advantage is price (Free vs $24.95) and ratings volume (983 vs 57). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

APDL is free to download; E costs $24.95 up front. APDL sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APDL has 983 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of APDL's written reviews are positive against 90% of E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APDL ships an update every 4 months, E every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
APDL versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPDLE
PriceFree — better$24.95
Rating4.4 (983 ratings)4.7 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings983 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB549 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNC Software, Inc.Jorge Gonzalez Galvan

Customer experience

APDL

All ratings983 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative47.7%

E

All ratings57 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

APDL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Logbook data loss and login issues
  • Unreliable schedule import and date changes
  • Commute flight information duplication

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved schedule import and sync capabilities
  • Support for Part 135 and cargo operations
  • Automatic sync with Logbook Pro
  • Enhanced reporting and data export options

E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

APDL

One-time4
  • APDL 30 Days$51.99
  • APDL 3 Months$103.99
  • APDL 6 Months$151.99
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  • APDL 1 Year$199.99
None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APDL free?
APDL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E free?
E costs $24.95, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, APDL or E?
E is rated higher. APDL averages 4.4 out of 5 from 983 ratings, while E averages 4.7 from 57 ratings.
Do APDL or E have ads?
Neither APDL nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APDL or E?
APDL ships an update every 4 months, and E every 2 months. Most recently, APDL was updated on October 18, 2026 and E on October 16, 2026.

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