Comparison

Flightsim Checklists vs Pilotflows

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

Head to head
About

Flightsim Checklists

Features
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Scrolling checklists from gate to gate functionality. Simbrief flight plan sync. Save your flight history when completed. Sounds available. Airbus and Boeing aircraft. More to come.

About

Pilotflows

Features
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Pilotflows is a modern aviation logbook built for pilots, student pilots, skydivers, and flight schools who want a structured, reliable, and easy way to manage their flying history and qualifications in one place. It replaces paper logbooks and scattered spreadsheets with a centralized digital system designed around real pilot workflowsβ€”fast to use, precise in detail, and suitable for both casual flying and professional training environments. Key features include: β€’ Flight logging with detailed entry structure (aircraft, route, conditions, roles, flight time breakdowns, remarks) β€’ Fast input flow designed for cockpit-adjacent or post-flight logging β€’ Automatic totals and flight hour calculations across categories β€’ Currency and recency tracking to stay compliant and current β€’ Personal aviation profile with complete flight history overview β€’ Offline mode so flights can be logged without connectivity and synced later Pilotflows also acts as a complete record system for your aviation credentials: β€’ Storage of licenses, ratings, and endorsements β€’ Tracking of certificate validity and expiry dates β€’ Secure document uploads for medical certificates, training records, and official documents β€’ Centralized view of all qualifications linked to your pilot profile For progression and insight, Pilotflows provides clear visibility into your flying experience: β€’ Breakdown of hours by aircraft type, role, and conditions β€’ Progress tracking over time for training and personal development β€’ Clean summaries that help you understand your overall flight experience at a glance The system is designed to support different types of users: β€’ Private pilots managing personal flight history β€’ Student pilots tracking training progress toward licenses β€’ Commercial pilots maintaining ongoing currency and documentation β€’ Skydivers logging jumps and operational experience β€’ Flight schools structuring student records and training progression Pilotflows focuses on accuracy, clarity, and long-term reliability. Every feature is designed to reduce administrative overhead and give pilots a clear, complete, and always up-to-date view of their aviation journey. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flightsim Checklists4 screens
Pilotflows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilotflows at Free against Flightsim Checklists's $1.99. Pilotflows also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Flightsim Checklists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Pilotflows is free to download; Flightsim Checklists costs $1.99 up front. Pilotflows sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Flightsim Checklists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flightsim Checklists ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilotflows every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Flightsim Checklists versus Pilotflows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightsim ChecklistsPilotflows
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHerman UlloaPilotflows

In-app purchases

None

Flightsim Checklists

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilotflows

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Pro+ (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$59.991 Year
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  • Pro+ (Yearly)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Flightsim Checklists free?
Flightsim Checklists costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilotflows free?
Pilotflows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flightsim Checklists or Pilotflows have ads?
Neither Flightsim Checklists nor Pilotflows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flightsim Checklists or Pilotflows?
Flightsim Checklists ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilotflows every 2 days. Most recently, Flightsim Checklists was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pilotflows on October 24, 2026.

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