Comparison

pilot logbook vs FlightMate

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

Head to head
About

pilot logbook

Features
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CloudLog is the digital logbook for pilots, from student and private pilots to professionals. Log your flight and you are done. Your hours, landings and ratings are always with you, on iPhone, iPad and in the browser. LOG WITH EASE • Enter flights and simulator sessions in seconds • More than 78,000 airfields and more than 10,000 ICAO aircraft types built in • Automatic sync between the app and the web app • Search and saved filters across your whole logbook COMPLIANT AND READY TO PRINT • Logbook in line with EASA FCL.050 • PDF printouts in the familiar layouts: Jeppesen EASA, Jeppesen FAA and Schiffmann • Digital signatures and instructor countersignature ALWAYS IN VIEW • Cockpit with your key figures • 90-day rule per type: see at a glance whether you may carry passengers • Licences, medicals and ratings with expiry warnings (Pro) SWITCH WITHOUT RETYPING • Importers for your previous logbook • Bring over your complete flight history in a few minutes MORE WITH PRO • Flight Network: import flights with their track from ADS-B and MLAT • Flight track on the map and on the 3D globe • Checklists • Integrations: Aircraft Info Desk, Charterware, Vereinsflieger FLIGHT TRACKER (BETA) Let CloudLog fly along: the app records your position in the background and creates a logbook draft after the flight – with date, departure and arrival airport, flight time and landings. You review, adjust and save. Included in Pro. YOUR PLAN • Essential for €3.99 a month: the complete logbook with the app, all importers and all PDF layouts • Pro: adds the Flight Network, licences, checklists and integrations • Cancel monthly For clubs and flight schools there is CloudLog TEAMS. Learn more: cloudlog.aero Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FlightMate

Automates flight and duty logging with comprehensive records for flights, simulators, and regulatory compliance. Offers smart currency monitoring, roster integration, and performance analytics. Supports multiple international logbook formats and secure data syncing.

Highlights
  • Automated flight and duty logging
  • Comprehensive flight and simulator records
  • EASA/FAA/ICAO/CCAR/TC FTL monitoring
  • Smarter currency monitoring
  • Roster integration and automation
  • Pilot performance and analytics reports
  • Secure iCloud sync
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-Automated Flight & Duty Logging Log flights directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Flight times, routes, aircraft details, and duty data are captured automatically — minimizing manual input and reducing errors. -Comprehensive Flight & Simulator Records Record every flight, duty, and simulator session with full operational detail: • Aircraft type & registration • Routes, times, landings & approaches • Simulator type, remarks, and training notes -Regulatory Compliance & Fatigue Monitoring • EASA FTL Monitoring Full EASA Flight Time Limitation calculations with: • FDP, duty, and rest compliance • Extended Recovery Rest tracking • Automated alerts before limits are exceeded • FAA Acclimatization Monitoring Automatically tracks time-zone changes and acclimatization status in accordance with FAA guidance — with clear warnings and alerts. Expanded International Logbook & FTL Support • Transport Canada–compliant logbook format with integrated duty & rest monitoring • China (CAAC) logbook format with duty & rest tracking • Japan (JCAB) duty & rest monitoring added • Adaptable international duty & rest engine, allowing country-specific rule sets Smarter Currency Monitoring • New visual indicators make license, medical, and recency status instantly clear • FRM (Fatigue Risk Management) Monitoring Track cumulative fatigue risk with intelligent alerts to support safe scheduling and decision-making. - Roster Integration & Automation • Automatic roster entry and logging • Company-specific roster imports • Roster vs. actual flight time comparison • Accurate duty reconstruction without manual re-entry - Pilot Performance & Analytics Generate professional performance reports: • Planned roster vs. actual flight comparison • Duty efficiency and utilization analysis • Detailed filters by date, aircraft, airport, captaincy, simulator, or duty type Export clean PDF summaries for airline reviews, audits, and interviews. - EASA / FAA / ICAO / CCAR / TC Logbook Exports Create official logbook exports in globally accepted formats, ready for: • Airline audits • Check rides • Simulator assessments • Career interviews - Certificates & Endorsement Tracking • Medical certificates • Licenses & type ratings • Language proficiency • Dangerous Goods Operation Endorsements Automatic expiry monitoring with timely alerts. - Advanced Sync & Data Security • Fully automatic iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optional manual sync control for maximum flexibility • Secure storage — your data stays private and protected - Easy Data Migration Import your existing records from: • Other logbook apps • Airline exports • Spreadsheet formats Move your history without losing data or accuracy. - Refined Experience • Continuous UI enhancements • Stability improvements and minor fixes • Optimized performance for daily professional use - Plans & Access • Free Plan Create and manage up to 50 flight entries with essential logbook tools. • Pro Subscription Unlock: • Unlimited entries • Automated flight & roster logging • EASA / FAA / FRM monitoring • Simulator tracking • Advanced analytics & reporting • Lifetime Access for Existing Users All users who purchased before version 4.26.2 retain full lifetime access — no subscription required. Whether you’re managing airline rosters, tracking fatigue compliance, or maintaining a career-ready logbook, Pilot Logbook delivers the precision, automation, and regulatory confidence modern pilots expect. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://erolmurathan.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

pilot logbook4 screens
FlightMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: pilot logbook at weekly against FlightMate's every 4 weeks. pilot logbook also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. pilot logbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FlightMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pilot logbook ships an update weekly, FlightMate every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
pilot logbook versus FlightMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpilot logbookFlightMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudLogErol MURATHAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

pilot logbook

Subscriptions3
  • ESSENTIAL$3.991 Month
  • welcome special one time offer$4.991 Month
  • YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS1 Month trial$6.991 Month
2 purchases

FlightMate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is pilot logbook free?
pilot logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightMate free?
FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pilot logbook or FlightMate have ads?
Neither pilot logbook nor FlightMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pilot logbook or FlightMate?
pilot logbook ships an update weekly, and FlightMate every 4 weeks. Most recently, pilot logbook was updated on October 24, 2026 and FlightMate on October 28, 2026.

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