Comparison

FlightDev Student Portal vs PaperLog

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

Head to head
About

FlightDev Student Portal

Features
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This student app has been completely rebuilt to meet the updated operational and training needs of the flying school. By redesigning the system from the ground up, it now offers a smoother, more reliable experience that aligns with the school’s new standards, workflows, and technology requirements. Students can easily view their training schedules, track their credit hours, and stay informed through timely school announcements. The app also provides quick access to the school directory, making it easier to connect with instructors and departments when needed. The new version delivers a cleaner interface, improved performance, and a more intuitive flow—helping students stay organized and engaged throughout their flight training journey.

About

PaperLog

This app digitizes the traditional pilot logbook, offering a secure and organized way to record flight history. It features automatic schedule parsing, cloud backup, and digital signature support for professional pilots.

Highlights
  • Digital pilot logbook
  • Cloud backup
  • Automatic schedule parsing
  • Digital signature support
  • Printable logbook export
  • ICAO and IATA airport code support
Features
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Bring the feeling of a traditional paper logbook together with the convenience of digital technology. ParperLog lets you record every flight safely, organize your logbook effortlessly, and keep your flight history securely backed up. Designed for professional pilots, ParperLog recreates the familiar structure of analog logbooks while adding powerful digital tools. Key Features • Full support for ICAO and IATA airport codes • Authentic paper-style logbook layouts including FAA format and airline-style formats • Automatic airline schedule parsing (PDF, CSV, and web formats) • Import schedules from airlines such as Korean Air, Jeju Air, and more • Secure cloud backup for all flight records • Digital signature support for completed logbook pages • Flight summary and printable logbook export Still writing every leg manually? Still adding up flight time at the end of every page? ParperLog does it all for you. Built for pilots who want the reliability of a traditional logbook with the efficiency of a modern digital tool.

Screenshots

FlightDev Student Portal4 screens
PaperLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightDev Student Portal at none against PaperLog's 1. FlightDev Student Portal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. PaperLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FlightDev Student Portal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightDev Student Portal ships an update every 3 weeks, PaperLog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FlightDev Student Portal versus PaperLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightDev Student PortalPaperLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINVICTUS11 IT SOLUTIONSAeroSync Studio

In-app purchases

None

FlightDev Student Portal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PaperLog

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is FlightDev Student Portal free?
FlightDev Student Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperLog free?
PaperLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightDev Student Portal or PaperLog have ads?
Neither FlightDev Student Portal nor PaperLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightDev Student Portal or PaperLog?
FlightDev Student Portal ships an update every 3 weeks, and PaperLog fortnightly. Most recently, FlightDev Student Portal was updated on October 5, 2026 and PaperLog on October 20, 2026.

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