Comparison

pilot logbook vs Crabwise

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

Head to head
About

pilot logbook

Features
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The perfect companion to the cloudlog.aero web application. It focuses on the essentials so you can log flights quickly and easilyβ€”wherever you are. β€’ SMART. PAPERLESS. COMPLIANT. β€’ Web application included β€” The powerful cloudlog.aero web application with advanced features is included in the price. β€’ EASA & FAA compliant β€” Fully compliant with European (EASA) and U.S. (FAA) regulations for digital flight logs. β€’ Quick flight entry β€” A streamlined, intuitive interface for essential inputs on the go. β€’ Seamless & secure synchronization β€” Your data is automatically synced to the cloud, securely stored, and always available in the web application. β€’ Offline mode β€” Log flights even without an internet connection; synchronization happens automatically once you’re back online. β€’ The cloudlog.aero web application adds advanced capabilities for detailed analysis, compliant logbook printouts, customization, and more. With our app, you always have the essentials at your fingertipsβ€”simple, efficient, and focused on what matters most. Your pilot flight logbook, now as individual as your flying style. NEW: Configure your style from within the app. You decide what matters most: β€’ Show or hide any attribute β€’ Rename fields to match your personal workflow. β€’ Configure individual flight attributes like time, duration, numerics, checkable and also dropdowns. β€’ Create a clean, efficient view that fits your exact needs β€” nothing more, nothing less. Whether you’re logging hours for training, airlines, or private flights, cloudloga.aero adapts to you β€” not the other way around. Fully EASA and FAA compliant, and built for the way pilots work today. Experience the freedom of a truly personalized flight logbook β€” with cloudloga.aero. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Crabwise

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Crabwise is an offline E6B flight computer built for student and private pilots: the six calculations you learn on paper, with type large enough to read at a glance. WIND & GROUND SPEED Solve the wind triangle both directions: find your heading and ground speed, or work backward from heading, track, and ground speed to find the wind. PRESSURE & DENSITY ALTITUDE See the classroom rule of thumb and the exact ICAO Doc 7488 answer side by side, so you know how much margin you actually have. TRUE AIRSPEED & MACH The quick 2%-per-1000-ft approximation and the exact compressible calculation, together. FUEL / TIME / DISTANCE Solve for any one of the three from the other two. CROSSWIND Headwind and crosswind components for any runway and wind. CONVERSIONS Seven unit families: distance, speed, altitude, temperature, pressure, weight, volume. CRABWISE PRO, ONE-TIME PURCHASE ($9.99) - Aircraft profiles: save cruise speed, fuel burn, usable fuel, empty weight and arm, and limits for every aircraft you fly. - Leg planner: chain legs from true course to compass heading, with running totals for time and fuel. - Weight & balance: plot your loading against your aircraft's envelope, checked live as you type. - History & export: save any result and export it as text or CSV. Free forever: all six calculators, every unit, every language, extra-large type. No ads, ever. No trial timer, no subscription. For training and planning cross-checks. Always verify against your aircraft flight manual and official sources. Not for primary navigation. No account. No ads. No tracking. Works offline. Available in English, Spanish, and Polish.

Screenshots

pilot logbook4 screens
Crabwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crabwise at none against pilot logbook's shown. Crabwise also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. pilot logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Crabwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pilot logbook ships an update every 3 days, Crabwise daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
pilot logbook versus Crabwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpilot logbookCrabwise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size136 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudLogPouya Marvasti

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
1 purchases

Crabwise

One-time1
  • Crabwise Pro$9.99

Questions

Is pilot logbook free?
pilot logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crabwise free?
Crabwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pilot logbook or Crabwise have ads?
pilot logbook shows ads; Crabwise does not.
Which is updated more often, pilot logbook or Crabwise?
pilot logbook ships an update every 3 days, and Crabwise daily. Most recently, pilot logbook was updated on September 29, 2026 and Crabwise on October 1, 2026.

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