Flight Deck AR vs EFB Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flight Deck AR
Transform your mobile device into a head tracker for X-Plane. Experience natural cockpit views that follow your head movements without any extra hardware or complex setup. Enjoy enhanced immersion in your flight simulations.
- Real-time head tracking with device camera
- Native X-Plane integration
- Zero-setup, plug-and-fly functionality
- Supports all X-Plane aircraft
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Auto-pause when face is not detected
- Per-aircraft settings
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a powerful head tracker and fly more naturally. No clips, no sensors, no plugins, no IP configurations. Just launch the app and your cockpit view follows your head instantly. Why Flight Deck AR? • Native integration: built directly on X-Plane’s official UDP/Datarefs. • Cross-platform: works with X-Plane on Windows, macOS, and Linux. • Zero setup: no IP config, no DLLs, no drivers, no emulation, no calibration. Plug & fly. • All aircraft supported: from Laminar defaults to complex add-ons. • Simple hardware: just your iPad or iPhone camera. • Lightweight & smooth: optimized for performance and stability. Features: • Real-time head tracking with your device’s camera • Native X-Plane integration (UDP & datarefs) • Full integration, zero-config, with X-Camera plugin • Camera controls, with custom head-tracked cameras for each Aircraft • Auto-Pause: pause the sim if face is not detected for a prolonged period. • Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux • Zero setup: launch, connect, and fly • Supports all aircraft (default + add-ons) • Uses only your iPad or iPhone camera • Smooth, lightweight, and responsive head tracking • Ready-to-use presets for common scenarios • Advanced settings for fine-tweaking • Per Aircraft settings. Each configuration of the tracker is linked automatically and independently to the currently loaded Aircraft. • No extra hardware required • Control the App from your X-Plane joystick • Eye Tracking (BETA) Fly naturally Move your head, look around. Lean forward to read instruments. Glance left and right on final. With Flight Deck AR, your cockpit becomes as alive as the real thing, without extra gear. Compatibility • Requires X-Plane 11 or 12 on Windows, macOS, or Linux. • No additional plugins or configuration needed. • Compatible devices: iPhone X and later (all models) iPhone SE (3rd generation and later) iPad Pro 11-inch (all models) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later) iPad Air (4th generation and later) iPad mini (6th generation and later) The future of head tracking Unlike TrackIR or FreeTrack, Flight Deck AR is built for X-Plane, not hacked around it. It’s the first head tracker that works wherever X-Plane does, and it just works. Flight Deck AR. Plug & fly. Flight Deck AR transforms your iPad or iPhone into a powerful head tracker for X-Plane. Using just your device’s camera, you can move your head naturally and watch the cockpit view respond instantly. Enjoy a more immersive flying experience without wires, sensors, or complicated setups. Made for X-Plane pilots who want immersion, simplicity, and performance. Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
EFB Logbook
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EFB Logbook is a modern digital logbook built for flight simulation pilots who want more than just a list of flights. Log your flights, track your progress, unlock achievements, and import real flight plans directly from SimBrief. Whether you fly airliners, GA, or cargo ops, EFB Logbook turns your virtual flying into meaningful stats and progression. Core features • Log flights with departure, arrival, aircraft, callsign, and distance • Automatic distance calculation using real airport data • Private logbook or published flights (PRO) • Fast Quick Edit for callsign, aircraft, and visibility • Advanced Edit (PRO) for full control Stats, progression & badges • Flight counts, distance flown, passengers, cargo, and fuel totals • Achievement badges that unlock as you fly • Long-term progression that rewards consistency • Accurate stats protected by locked routes & distances SimBrief integration (PRO) • Import your latest SimBrief OFP in one tap • Automatically apply route, aircraft, callsign, fuel, pax, and cargo • Totals feed directly into your stats and badges • Optional attachment — apply fields without storing the OFP Requires a SimBrief account. No SimBrief subscription required. Export & sharing • Export your logbook to CSV (PRO) • Share individual flights • Choose ICAO or IATA airport display (PRO) Designed for accuracy EFB Logbook locks key flight data after logging to keep your stats honest. Need full control? Advanced Edit is available with PRO. Built for sim pilots • No ads • Clean, dark-mode focused UI • Designed specifically for MSFS, X-Plane, and Prepar3D users • Actively developed with community feedback Upgrade to PRO to unlock SimBrief import, unlimited history, exports, publishing, and advanced editing. PRO is a monthly auto-renewing subscription. Cancel anytime in App Store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EFB Logbook at 15.6 against Flight Deck AR's 17.6. 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
Both are free to download. Flight Deck AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EFB Logbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flight Deck AR ships an update fortnightly, EFB Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flight Deck AR | EFB Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Visuality srl | THOMAS STEVEN LEDGER |
In-app purchases
Flight Deck AR
- Flight Deck AR PRO$11.99
EFB Logbook
- PRO Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- EFB Logbook PRO 3 Months$9.993 Months
- EFB Logbook PRO 6 Months$19.996 Months
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- EFB Logbook PRO 1 Year$29.991 Year
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