Comparison

SimAlert vs EFB Logbook

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

Head to head
About

SimAlert

This app provides real-time notifications for virtual pilots and air traffic controllers on VATSIM and IVAO networks. It alerts users when entering controlled airspace or when favorite controllers go online. Features include a live coverage map and flight path visualization.

Highlights
  • Real-time ATC coverage map
  • Controlled airspace entry notifications
  • Favorite controller tracking
  • Flight path visualization
  • Multi-network support (VATSIM/IVAO)
  • Multiple callsign tracking
Features
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SimAlert is the essential companion app for virtual pilots and air traffic controllers on VATSIM and IVAO networks. Never miss controlled airspace or your favorite controllers with real-time notifications and an interactive coverage map. For Virtual Pilots Our detection system monitors your flight and instantly notifies you when entering controlled airspace. Whether it's Center, Approach, Tower, or Ground - SimAlert ensures you're always aware of ATC presence. For ATC Enthusiasts Follow your favorite controllers and receive notifications when they come online or go offline. Perfect for pilots who want to fly with specific controllers or track activity at favorite airports. Live Coverage Map Visualize ATC coverage in real-time with our interactive map. See which FIRs and airports have active controllers at a glance. Your tracked flight appears with a complete route from origin to destination. Key Features: • Live Coverage Map - Real-time ATC coverage across VATSIM and IVAO • Flight Path Visualization - See your tracked flight on the map • Dual Mode - Track flights for coverage OR follow specific controllers • Multi-Network Support - Works with both VATSIM and IVAO • Multiple Callsign Tracking - Monitor multiple aircraft simultaneously • Controller Tracking - Know when specific controllers start or end sessions • Real-Time Monitoring - Updates every 15 seconds • Dark Mode - Easy on the eyes during long sessions • Battery Efficient - Optimized background processing How It Works: For Pilots: 1. Register your callsign in the Pilot tab 2. View live coverage on the Map tab 3. Receive notifications when entering ATC coverage For ATC Tracking: 1. Add controller callsigns in the ATC tab 2. Get notified when they come online or go offline Coverage Types Detected: • Flight Information Regions (FIR/UIR) • Approach, Tower, and Ground zones • Oceanic and special event areas • All positions from DEL to CTR Privacy First: SimAlert only tracks callsigns you explicitly register. Your privacy is our priority. Background Operation: SimAlert works silently in the background - we'll alert you when it matters. Perfect for long oceanic crossings or when away from your simulator. Note: Requires active flights/controllers on VATSIM or IVAO. Internet connection required. Not affiliated with VATSIM or IVAO. Transform your virtual aviation experience with SimAlert!

About

EFB Logbook

Features
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EFB Logbook is your digital logbook for flight simulation. Keep your flights together, explore saved routes, track your progress and import flight plans from SimBrief. YOUR FLIGHTS, WITHIN REACH • Find recent flights on Overview and open your full history in Logbook • Record departure, arrival, aircraft, callsign and distance • Open a flight’s Overview, Map, Insights and Plan / OFP sections • View planned SimBrief routes with airport and waypoint markers • Choose your date format and map colours, including a colour vision friendly palette • Learn the layout with a skippable interactive tutorial READY FOR RECORDED FLIGHT INSIGHTS The mobile app is ready to display private flown tracks, selected metrics and short flight summaries synced to your account from compatible Windows recordings. This requires the Windows sync update, which is being prepared separately. Flights without a synced recording still show their saved details and available plan. Recorded insights are visible only to the flight owner. STATS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Track flight counts, distance, passengers, cargo and fuel totals. Unlock badges as you fly. Key route and distance fields are protected to keep your statistics consistent. MORE WITH PRO • Import your latest SimBrief OFP and apply route, aircraft, callsign, fuel, passenger and cargo details • Import saved planning ATIS into the scratchpad; this is a planning snapshot, not live ATIS • Access unlimited history, CSV exports and advanced editing • Publish flights and choose ICAO or IATA airport display SimBrief import requires a SimBrief account. No SimBrief subscription is required. EFB Logbook is designed exclusively for flight simulation, including MSFS, X-Plane and Prepar3D. It does not provide navigation or operational guidance for real-world aviation. No ads. PRO is an optional monthly auto-renewing subscription. Cancel anytime through your App Store subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://efblogbook.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

SimAlert4 screens
EFB Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EFB Logbook at Free against SimAlert's $2.99. SimAlert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

EFB Logbook is free to download; SimAlert costs $2.99 up front. EFB Logbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SimAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimAlert ships an update every 9 days, EFB Logbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimAlert versus EFB Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimAlertEFB Logbook
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB72 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperELEFTHERIOS KOROROSTHOMAS STEVEN LEDGER

In-app purchases

None

SimAlert

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EFB Logbook

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is SimAlert free?
SimAlert costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EFB Logbook free?
EFB Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimAlert or EFB Logbook have ads?
Neither SimAlert nor EFB Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimAlert or EFB Logbook?
SimAlert ships an update every 9 days, and EFB Logbook fortnightly. Most recently, SimAlert was updated on October 1, 2026 and EFB Logbook on October 17, 2026.

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