Comparison

Simple LogBook vs Local ELD

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

Head to head
About

Simple LogBook

Features
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Only LogBook is the fast, private pilot logbook built for real cockpit workflows. Log a flight in seconds, track your FAA currency at a glance, and keep every hour backed up in your own iCloud — no accounts, no ads, no data mining. LOG FLIGHTS FAST â€Ē Smart defaults auto-fill landings and time categories â€Ē All FAA fields: PIC, SIC, Dual, Solo, Night, XC, IFR, and more â€Ē Enter block time as HH:MM and let the app do the math STAY CURRENT â€Ē 14 CFR 61.57 day/night passenger currency (90-day, 3 landings) â€Ē IFR currency (6 approaches + hold, 6-month window) â€Ē Flight review and medical tracking with clear expiry countdowns SEE YOUR FLYING â€Ē Statistics and charts by category, aircraft, and time â€Ē Totals that stay accurate as you log TAKE IT ANYWHERE â€Ē Private iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad â€Ē Export to PDF or CSV for your records or an examiner FREE TO START Log your first flights and add an aircraft for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited flights and aircraft, currency tracking, statistics, export, and iCloud sync. PRO PLANS â€Ē Monthly and Annual subscriptions (Annual includes a 7-day free trial) â€Ē Or Lifetime — one-time purchase, yours forever Your logbook stays yours. Data lives in your private iCloud, never on our servers. — Pro subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase.

About

Local ELD

Features
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Local ELD is a practical HOS and electronic logging tool for professional drivers. The app focuses on reliability and speed: change duty status in seconds, review and correct logs, and generate clean reports for inspections. Designed for drivers who need organized and efficient log management, Local ELD helps you track Hours of Service and prepare records when needed. An internet connection is required for full functionality.

Screenshots

Simple LogBook4 screens
Local ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local ELD at none against Simple LogBook's 4. Local ELD also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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. Simple LogBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Local ELD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple LogBook ships an update every 2 months, Local ELD monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Simple LogBook versus Local ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple LogBookLocal ELD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacLaren's StudioAzizkhuja Abdujabborov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple LogBook

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Simple LogBook Pro$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$89.99
None

Local ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple LogBook free?
Simple LogBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local ELD free?
Local ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple LogBook or Local ELD have ads?
Neither Simple LogBook nor Local ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple LogBook or Local ELD?
Simple LogBook ships an update every 2 months, and Local ELD monthly. Most recently, Simple LogBook was updated on September 10, 2026 and Local ELD on September 7, 2026.

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