Comparison

FlightGuard vs Pilot Partner Pro

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

Head to head
About

FlightGuard

Features
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FlightGuard: Aircraft Maintenance Tracker Aircraft maintenance tracking for private pilots, aircraft owners, flying clubs, flight schools, and small fleet operators. Track flight hours, engine and propeller times, maintenance schedules, inspections, Airworthiness Directives, and aircraft records in one app. FLIGHTGUARD ON EVERY DEVICE Your FlightGuard Premium subscription includes access on iPhone, iPad, and the web. Manage your aircraft from any modern browser with synchronization across your devices. Replace spreadsheets, paper records, and scattered reminders with one maintenance management solution built for general aviation. ONE CLEAR AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW See maintenance, Airworthiness Directives, defects, engine and propeller information, life-limited parts, repairs and alterations, equipment, and documents in one aircraft summary. MAINTENANCE PLANNING & FORECASTING Plan upcoming maintenance by date and operating hours. FlightGuard brings maintenance tasks, recurring ADs, and document expiries together into practical maintenance windows. Create and track 50-hour, 100-hour, annual, flight-hour, engine-hour, propeller-hour, and calendar inspections. Supports FAA calendar-month due dates, maintenance tolerances, and automatic remaining-time calculations as aircraft hours are updated. FAA & EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Search recent Airworthiness Directives from official FAA and EASA sources with AD Smart Scan. FlightGuard uses your aircraft profile and component information to help narrow results for review before you import relevant directives. You can also add ADs manually and attach source documents. Track one-time and recurring ADs by calendar, flight hours, engine hours, or propeller hours with automatic due calculations. AD Smart Scan supports your review — official sources remain authoritative. ENGINE, PROPELLER & COMPONENT TRACKING Track engine and propeller serial numbers, operating times, and history. Record component changes, repairs and alterations, life-limited parts, and equipment. Twin-engine aircraft are supported with independent engine and propeller tracking. CO-OWNERSHIP Share aircraft with partners or flying clubs. Aircraft hours, maintenance status, and records are synchronized between users. AI-POWERED LOGBOOK SCANNING Scan paper logbooks with AI or enter flight times manually. FlightGuard helps extract flight information and update airframe, engine, and propeller times. DOCUMENTS & DEFECTS Store aircraft and pilot documents with expiry tracking and reminders. Record and track aircraft defects and Hold Item List entries alongside your aircraft records. PDF REPORTS Generate maintenance plans, status reports, AD reports, history reports, and aircraft records summaries for your mechanic, CAMO, or own records. AUDIT TRAIL & CLOUD SYNC Keep a history of flights, maintenance actions, aircraft updates, and record changes. Your aircraft information is synchronized across your devices. BUILT FOR GENERAL AVIATION • Private pilots • Aircraft owners and co-owners • Flying clubs • Flight schools • Small fleet operators Additional features include unlimited aircraft, aircraft sharing, maintenance reminders, document expiry tracking, equipment records, repairs and alterations, and regular updates based on user feedback. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Download FlightGuard and explore every Premium feature free for 7 days. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION FlightGuard Premium • Monthly and yearly subscription options • Pricing is displayed in the app based on your region and currency • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.flightguardapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Pilot Partner Pro

This app digitizes your pilot logbook, allowing you to quickly log flights, track currency, store endorsements, and manage aircraft details. It's designed for general aviation pilots, instructors, and flying clubs, syncing seamlessly with a web platform.

Highlights
  • Fast, guided flight entry
  • Real-time currency tracking
  • Endorsement and signature storage
  • CFI dashboard and student management
  • Aircraft and fleet management
  • Syncs with web platform
Features
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PilotPartner puts your entire pilot logbook in your pocket. Log flights in seconds, track your currency, capture endorsements, and stay ready for every takeoff — from your phone or tablet. Built for general aviation pilots, flight instructors, and flying clubs, PilotPartner brings the tools you rely on into one modern, easy-to-use app that stays in sync with the PilotPartner web platform. LOG EVERY FLIGHT • Fast, guided flight entry — aircraft, route, times, categories, and conditions • Full meter, Hobbs, and tach tracking • Add crew and passengers, save drafts, and edit anytime • Attach photos to any flight STAY CURRENT • Real-time currency tracking with clear current / expiring / expired status • See exactly which flights count toward each requirement • FAA medical tracking with document storage TOTALS THAT ADD UP • Grouped flight totals across categories and classes • Carry-in balances from your paper logbook ENDORSEMENTS & SIGNATURES • Store and view all of your endorsements • Capture instructor signatures on-device — draw or sign by PIN • e-Sign flights right from your phone FOR FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS • CFI dashboard with your students and instruction hours • Pending-signature queue — sign student flights on the go • Manage your CFI profile and stored signature YOUR AIRCRAFT • Add aircraft by tail number or build a custom aircraft • View details and manage the aircraft you fly FLYING CLUB & FLEET TOOLS • Track aircraft maintenance, meters, and inspection status • View and securely pay fleet invoices • Submit fuel reimbursements with receipts Everything you log on the ground or in the air is right where you need it, on every device. Download PilotPartner and keep your flying organized, compliant, and ready — wherever the sky takes you. SUBSCRIPTION Full logbook access is available through an auto-renewing annual subscription ($34.99/year). Pilots whose flying club or fleet already subscribes get full access at no additional charge. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.pilotpartner.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.pilotpartner.net/terms

Screenshots

FlightGuard4 screens
Pilot Partner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

FlightGuard and Pilot Partner Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. FlightGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pilot Partner Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightGuard ships an update fortnightly, Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FlightGuard versus Pilot Partner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightGuardPilot Partner Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISABELLE SPANDLPilot Network, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightGuard

Subscriptions2
  • FlightGuard Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • FlightGuard Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Pilot Partner Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Pilot Partner Logbook$34.991 Year

Questions

Is FlightGuard free?
FlightGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Partner Pro free?
Pilot Partner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightGuard or Pilot Partner Pro have ads?
Neither FlightGuard nor Pilot Partner Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightGuard or Pilot Partner Pro?
FlightGuard ships an update fortnightly, and Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. Most recently, FlightGuard was updated on September 14, 2026 and Pilot Partner Pro on September 17, 2026.

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