Comparison

FlightMate vs Pilot Advisor

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

Head to head
About

FlightMate

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
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-Automated Flight & Duty Logging Log flights directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Flight times, routes, aircraft details, and duty data are captured automatically — minimizing manual input and reducing errors. -Comprehensive Flight & Simulator Records Record every flight, duty, and simulator session with full operational detail: • Aircraft type & registration • Routes, times, landings & approaches • Simulator type, remarks, and training notes -Regulatory Compliance & Fatigue Monitoring • EASA FTL Monitoring Full EASA Flight Time Limitation calculations with: • FDP, duty, and rest compliance • Extended Recovery Rest tracking • Automated alerts before limits are exceeded • FAA Acclimatization Monitoring Automatically tracks time-zone changes and acclimatization status in accordance with FAA guidance — with clear warnings and alerts. Expanded International Logbook & FTL Support • Transport Canada–compliant logbook format with integrated duty & rest monitoring • China (CAAC) logbook format with duty & rest tracking • Japan (JCAB) duty & rest monitoring added • Adaptable international duty & rest engine, allowing country-specific rule sets Smarter Currency Monitoring • New visual indicators make license, medical, and recency status instantly clear • FRM (Fatigue Risk Management) Monitoring Track cumulative fatigue risk with intelligent alerts to support safe scheduling and decision-making. - Roster Integration & Automation • Automatic roster entry and logging • Company-specific roster imports • Roster vs. actual flight time comparison • Accurate duty reconstruction without manual re-entry - Pilot Performance & Analytics Generate professional performance reports: • Planned roster vs. actual flight comparison • Duty efficiency and utilization analysis • Detailed filters by date, aircraft, airport, captaincy, simulator, or duty type Export clean PDF summaries for airline reviews, audits, and interviews. - EASA / FAA / ICAO / CCAR / TC Logbook Exports Create official logbook exports in globally accepted formats, ready for: • Airline audits • Check rides • Simulator assessments • Career interviews - Certificates & Endorsement Tracking • Medical certificates • Licenses & type ratings • Language proficiency • Dangerous Goods Operation Endorsements Automatic expiry monitoring with timely alerts. - Advanced Sync & Data Security • Fully automatic iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optional manual sync control for maximum flexibility • Secure storage — your data stays private and protected - Easy Data Migration Import your existing records from: • Other logbook apps • Airline exports • Spreadsheet formats Move your history without losing data or accuracy. - Refined Experience • Continuous UI enhancements • Stability improvements and minor fixes • Optimized performance for daily professional use - Plans & Access • Free Plan Create and manage up to 50 flight entries with essential logbook tools. • Pro Subscription Unlock: • Unlimited entries • Automated flight & roster logging • EASA / FAA / FRM monitoring • Simulator tracking • Advanced analytics & reporting • Lifetime Access for Existing Users All users who purchased before version 4.26.2 retain full lifetime access — no subscription required. Whether you’re managing airline rosters, tracking fatigue compliance, or maintaining a career-ready logbook, Pilot Logbook delivers the precision, automation, and regulatory confidence modern pilots expect. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.murathan.tech/privacy-policy

About

Pilot Advisor

Features
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Pilot Advisor is an all-in-one aviation companion built for professional pilots. It combines a digital flight logbook, aircraft management, operational calculations, weather briefing, and flight utilities in a single, streamlined workspace. Whether you're preparing for a flight or reviewing your operations, Pilot Advisor helps keep essential information organized and easily accessible. Features • Digital Flight Logbook with PDF export • Aircraft profiles and flight history • Brake Cooling Calculator • Pressure Altitude Calculator • ISA Deviation Calculator • Aviation Unit Conversions • METAR & TAF Weather Briefing • Favorites for quick access • Modern EFB-inspired interface Pilot Advisor is designed to simplify everyday flight operations, reduce workload, and provide pilots with fast access to essential operational information. Important: Pilot Advisor is intended as a supplementary operational aid only. All calculations, weather information, and operational decisions must always be verified using approved aircraft documentation, airline procedures, and official aviation sources.

Screenshots

FlightMate4 screens
Pilot Advisor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pilot Advisor at none against FlightMate's 2. Pilot Advisor also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). FlightMate's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. FlightMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pilot Advisor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightMate ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilot Advisor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FlightMate versus Pilot Advisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightMatePilot Advisor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErol MURATHANArtem Nadezhin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightMate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
None

Pilot Advisor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightMate free?
FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Advisor free?
Pilot Advisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlightMate or Pilot Advisor have ads?
Neither FlightMate nor Pilot Advisor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightMate or Pilot Advisor?
FlightMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilot Advisor every 4 days. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pilot Advisor on October 8, 2026.

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