# FlightMate vs Simple LogBook

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlightMate at every 3 weeks against Simple LogBook's every 2 months. FlightMate also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Simple LogBook's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple LogBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlightMate ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple LogBook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightMate | Simple LogBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightmate-pilot-logbook/id6751244752/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erol MURATHAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801933885) | [MacLaren's Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/549588446) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightmate-pilot-logbook/id6751244752)

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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Simple LogBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-logbook/id6759546071)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Simple LogBook Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightMate free?

FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple LogBook free?

Simple LogBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do FlightMate or Simple LogBook have ads?

Neither FlightMate nor Simple LogBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlightMate or Simple LogBook?

FlightMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple LogBook every 2 months. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on August 27, 2026 and Simple LogBook on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*