Comparison

Block Time Logger vs Pilot Wingman

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

Head to head
About

Block Time Logger

Features
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Block Time Logger is the fast, reliable e-Logbook built specifically for commercial, private, and student pilots. Streamline your flight and simulator logging, track duty hours, import roster schedules, and generate official compliance-ready logbook exports in seconds. Whether you are logging daily line flights, simulator checkrides, or managing recency, Block Time Logger delivers a zero-friction workflow that works 100% offline with zero accounts required. = WHY PILOTS CHOOSE BLOCK TIME LOGGER = • FAST & INTUITIVE LOGGING Capture Block (Off/Out/On/In) times, flight numbers, aircraft registration, routes, crew roles, night time, and instrument approaches effortlessly. • INSTANT ROSTER & LOGTEN IMPORTS Save hours of manual data entry: - Import calendar roster files (.ICS) directly from your airline schedule. - Seamlessly migrate historical flight data from LogTen (.TSV). - Import files directly via the iOS Share Sheet or Files app. • OFFICIAL REGIONAL EXPORTS (PDF, CSV, EXCEL) Generate beautifully formatted, audit-ready logbooks tailored to international aviation authorities: - FAA Logbook Format - EASA AMC1 FCL.050 Format - HKCAD Logbook Format - Export directly to PDF, CSV, or Excel for easy printing and record-keeping. • AUTOMATED RECENT SUMMARY & ANALYTICS Track your 28-day, monthly, and all-time flying totals. Monitor duty limits, landing recency, and aircraft block hours at a glance. • 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your logbook belongs to you. All data remains stored locally on your device with no mandatory account or cloud login. Backup and restore your database with a single tap whenever you choose. • CUSTOMIZABLE FLEET & AIRPORT LOOKUP Manage your favorite aircraft, crew members, and bases. Includes quick ICAO/IATA airport search for rapid route entry. --- PRO SUBSCRIPTION (POWER UTILITIES) Unlock advanced analytics, expanded roster import tools, and premium regional export formats with flexible monthly or annual plans. --- Privacy Policy: https://bigthinklabs.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pilot Wingman

This app serves as a comprehensive digital logbook and utility tool for professional pilots. It automates currency tracking, allows flight history import and export, and includes essential flight tools and calculators. Pilots can also manage expenses and access aviation-related resources.

Highlights
  • Automated pilot currency tracking
  • Flight history import and export
  • Professional pilot expense tracking
  • Weather radar and airport information
  • Built-in flight tools and calculators
  • Crew duty/rest/flight legality calculator
Features
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Pilot Wingman - The only logbook + utility app that is built by professional pilots, for professional pilots. Wingman isn't just a digital logbook, it's so much more: > Fully automated pilot currency tracking across multiple aircraft, all you need to do is log your flights. Your pilot currency status is conveniently displayed right on the home screen. You never need to guess if you're landing current on any of the aircraft you fly, Wingman tracks every type for you and automatically checks regulatory compliance. It's that simple. > Import your previous logbook(s) or we can do it for you*. View your total flight hours easily, including breakdown by aircraft type, PIC/SIC, Turbine etc. > Fully exportable, customizable professional logbook (note: export features require paid subscription). Even a logbook cover that is automatically generated. Cloud secure and backed up every day. > Professional pilot expense tracking. Track your operational expenses or your personally incurred expenses. Export them and build your invoice (export feature requires subscription). > Access weather radar, TFR map, grab the current METAR/TAF or lookup airport info (USA only) to view current fuel prices, FBO's, runways and more. > Includes a host of built-in proprietary flight tools and calculators. Wind components, fuel/speed/temperature conversion calculators, climb/descent plus crossing restriction calculators and more. > Built-in proprietary Crew duty/rest/flight calculator. Check your legality quickly (Part 91/135/121). > Full control of the data you use in the app. Manage your logbook, cover page, stored aircraft types, callsigns and expenses. > Resources at your fingertips: hotels, rental cars, airline booking and even flight training. No other pilot app offers what Wingman does. We built the professional tool that we needed, because we're professional pilots who live the life. Download and start flying with Wingman for FREE today!** Terms, conditions and privacy policy: Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot Wingman App Basic Subscription Terms: https://dwelsh29.github.io/Terms/ Pilot Wingman App Privacy Policy: https://dwelsh29.github.io/Privacy/ * Wingman offers a concierge service (outside of the app) that makes switching your logbook to Wingman easy and stress free. Details are inside the app, just click "Concierge" from the account management screen. ** Wingman is free to download and free to use indefinitely. Free use includes up to 15 logged flights and 5 currency events. After that, a subscription is required to continue logging flights and tracking pilot currency. Certain features, such as exportable content, requires a paid subscription. All other app features are free and do not require a paid subscription.

Screenshots

Block Time Logger4 screens
Pilot Wingman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pilot Wingman at 15.1 against Block Time Logger's 26.6. 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. Block Time Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pilot Wingman sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Time Logger ships an update fortnightly, Pilot Wingman every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Block Time Logger versus Pilot Wingman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Time LoggerPilot Wingman
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Think LabsDavid Welsh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block Time Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Pilot Wingman

Subscriptions4
  • Wingman Basic Membership$12.991 Month
  • Wingman Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Wingman Basic Membership$129.991 Year
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  • Wingman Annual$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Block Time Logger free?
Block Time Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Wingman free?
Pilot Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Time Logger or Pilot Wingman have ads?
Neither Block Time Logger nor Pilot Wingman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Time Logger or Pilot Wingman?
Block Time Logger ships an update fortnightly, and Pilot Wingman every 10 days. Most recently, Block Time Logger was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pilot Wingman on November 5, 2026.

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