Comparison

ADU Mobile vs Fleetlog

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

Head to head
About

ADU Mobile

Features
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Aircraft Search: Instantly look up aircraft details using a powerful and responsive search tool. Logbook Functionality: Record aircraft sightings in real time, just like a traditional aviation logbook. iCloud-Compatible Syncing: Sync your sightings with the ADU database securely from your iPhone or iPad. User-Friendly Interface: Clean, intuitive iOS design optimized for a seamless user experience. On-the-Go Logging: Log sightings anytime, anywhere—perfect for use at the airport, during events, or while traveling. This iOS app transforms the way aircraft enthusiasts log their sightings by combining the familiarity of a traditional logbook with the flexibility and mobility of a modern iPhone or iPad. With smart syncing to the ADU database and an interface tailored for iOS, the ADU Mobile App is your ultimate companion for aircraft tracking wherever you are.

About

Fleetlog

Track aircraft sightings with daily challenges and a comprehensive database of special liveries. Log planes from livestreams and see when you last spotted them. This app offers a premium experience for aviation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Daily spotting challenges
  • Livestream aircraft logging
  • Smart spotting with logging history
  • Special livery database
  • Daily Check-In streak maintenance
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Fleetlog is a subscription-based app. All features listed below require an active Fleetlog subscription. No free features are included. Premium Features (with Subscription): Daily Challenges: Complete daily spotting goals and maintain your Daily Challenge Streak. Spot at least one aircraft per day to continue your Daily Check-In. Livestream Tracking: Log every aircraft you see on aviation livestreams and give each log a custom name. Smart Spotting: Aircraft turn green when logged. Spot the same plane again to see when you last saw it. Special Liveries: Explore our database of airline special liveries and track which ones you've seen. Fleetlog is built by the team behind Airliners Live, the popular aviation livestream channel on YouTube. Stay connected with us on Discord and social media for the latest updates. Subscription Details Fleetlog Premium is an auto-renewable subscription available as monthly or yearly purchases. NOTE: Subscription pricing is displayed in the app and may vary by region and currency. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://core.fleetlog.app/privacy End User Licence Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Fleetlog Terms and Conditions: https://fleetlog.app/pages/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

ADU Mobile4 screens
Fleetlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADU Mobile at none against Fleetlog's 2. ADU Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Fleetlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ADU Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ADU Mobile versus Fleetlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADU MobileFleetlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSteven Lionel BruceAirliners Live

Bugs and requests

ADU Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Fleetlog

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Show plane routes and directions
  • Add compass/orientation indicator
  • Offer free version with ads

In-app purchases

None

ADU Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fleetlog

Subscriptions2
  • Fleetlog Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Fleetlog Annual Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ADU Mobile free?
ADU Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fleetlog free?
Fleetlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ADU Mobile or Fleetlog have ads?
Neither ADU Mobile nor Fleetlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADU Mobile or Fleetlog?
ADU Mobile ships an update monthly, and Fleetlog monthly. Most recently, ADU Mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and Fleetlog on October 8, 2026.

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