Comparison

pilot logbook vs Pilotflows

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 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

Pilotflows

Features
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Pilotflows is a modern aviation logbook built for pilots, student pilots, skydivers, and flight schools who want a structured, reliable, and easy way to manage their flying history and qualifications in one place. It replaces paper logbooks and scattered spreadsheets with a centralized digital system designed around real pilot workflows—fast to use, precise in detail, and suitable for both casual flying and professional training environments. Key features include: • Flight logging with detailed entry structure (aircraft, route, conditions, roles, flight time breakdowns, remarks) • Fast input flow designed for cockpit-adjacent or post-flight logging • Automatic totals and flight hour calculations across categories • Currency and recency tracking to stay compliant and current • Personal aviation profile with complete flight history overview • Offline mode so flights can be logged without connectivity and synced later Pilotflows also acts as a complete record system for your aviation credentials: • Storage of licenses, ratings, and endorsements • Tracking of certificate validity and expiry dates • Secure document uploads for medical certificates, training records, and official documents • Centralized view of all qualifications linked to your pilot profile For progression and insight, Pilotflows provides clear visibility into your flying experience: • Breakdown of hours by aircraft type, role, and conditions • Progress tracking over time for training and personal development • Clean summaries that help you understand your overall flight experience at a glance The system is designed to support different types of users: • Private pilots managing personal flight history • Student pilots tracking training progress toward licenses • Commercial pilots maintaining ongoing currency and documentation • Skydivers logging jumps and operational experience • Flight schools structuring student records and training progression Pilotflows focuses on accuracy, clarity, and long-term reliability. Every feature is designed to reduce administrative overhead and give pilots a clear, complete, and always up-to-date view of their aviation journey. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

pilot logbook4 screens
Pilotflows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pilot logbook at 15.0 against Pilotflows's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pilotflows sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pilot logbook ships an update every 3 days, Pilotflows every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
pilot logbook versus Pilotflows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpilot logbookPilotflows
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudLogPilotflows

In-app purchases

2 purchases

pilot logbook

Subscriptions2
  • welcome special one time offer$4.991 Month
  • YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS1 Month trial$6.991 Month
2 purchases

Pilotflows

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is pilot logbook free?
pilot logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilotflows free?
Pilotflows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pilot logbook or Pilotflows have ads?
Neither pilot logbook nor Pilotflows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pilot logbook or Pilotflows?
pilot logbook ships an update every 3 days, and Pilotflows every 2 days. Most recently, pilot logbook was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pilotflows on October 17, 2026.

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