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 one and only airline pilot logbook app built by airline pilots for airline pilots. APDL is designed specifically for Part 117 airline scheduled operations with full coverage of 117 regulations. APDL is not only an airline pilot logbook but also provides payroll tracking, comprehensive up to the minute legality calculations with complete 14 CFR Part 117 coverage, duty time management, crew tracking, schedule importing, reports, alerts, data everywhere sync and much more. Export flights easily on APDL.net for quick import into Logbook Pro if desired. - Flight Crew View direct integration to make schedule importing easy - Widgets for your iOS home screen, dynamic island (top notch) and live activities support with CarPlay integration - Payroll tracking and calculator with extensive payroll detail - Payroll View > Pay Period Charts now include Trip and Cumulative Totals - Notifications alert you with legality and ready to fly information - Customizable Status Board view to show relevant information important to you, duty aware - Instant logging and flight updates with APDL's cloud backed integrations - Get gate change and equipment change notifications - Safari share extension makes schedule importing seamless - Advanced Commute Tools - Comprehensive Flight Search for Deadheading - Extensive legality integration including What-If dynamic legality computations - Flight Search > Tap a result to view flight options in FlightAware - Default Rest Facility support - Exportable reports available in app and on APDL.net. Use macOS handoff to display a report on your device and then open the report in your default browser in macOS - Latest Available Takeoff Time (LATT) with planned taxi, estimated time enroute, planned taxi in times (add related Status Board widget as desired) - FAR 1.1 Flight time support - Color coded legality and projected delay information for real time status - Duty and rest charts and detail including color coded progress bars - Schedule and Calendar views for month view duty review and navigation, tap to add duty - Automatic resume generation - Data everywhere sync with automatic and included online backup - Familiar trip sheet format with intuitive information at a glance in the format airline pilots know and love. View gates, turn times, aircraft change indicators, and projected delays - Customizable Status Board allows you to add/remove widgets per duty phase - Cloud resources automatically retrieve gates, aircraft, and OOOI data making logging seamless - Extensive LEG resources for EDCT, diagrams, and more - Hotel management and van/shuttle departure alerts - Device integrated alerts keep you on top of changes and legality - Sync APDL flight activity with the Calendar of your choice - CrossCheck data validator monitors your entries for accuracy and completeness - Enhanced Weather for Airports: TAF, METAR, and Decoded Summary. - Weather map with planned and actual overlays, tappable endpoints for weather and FAA delay info - Automatic night calc - Extensive settings for complete control and customization - Data is linked to your airline/employer with archive capability - On-Time performance reporting - Extensive and informative Payroll and Summary views - Color coded "lozenges" help to quickly identify status - FREE use of our schedule importer with over 200 supported airline formats, time zone support, and export functionality - Automatic duty adjustments based on report/release configurations - Aircraft photos synced across devices - EDCT Status Board Widget - Share APDL with your friends and crewmembers using the share feature on the menu Subscriptions do not auto-renew. In-app purchases will be charged to your iTunes Account. Subscription terms and pricing may be found in the My Account area 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 (980 vs 57). On update cadence, 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 980 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 3 months, E every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
APDL versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPDLE
PriceFree — better$24.95
Rating4.4 (980 ratings)4.7 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings980 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB549 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNC Software, Inc.Jorge Gonzalez Galvan

Customer experience

APDL

All ratings969 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.8%
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 980 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 3 months, and E every 2 months. Most recently, APDL was updated on July 4, 2026 and E on September 23, 2026.

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