Simple LogBook vs VCar Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple LogBook
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No account. Your logbook lives in YOUR iCloud. Be checkride-ready. Simple 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 • Smart defaults auto-fill landings and time categories • All FAA fields: PIC, SIC, Dual, Solo, Night, XC, IFR, and more • Enter block time as HH:MM and let the app do the math • Find airports by ICAO, FAA or IATA code, or by name SWITCHING APPS • Import your logbook from another logbook app's CSV export or any spreadsheet with date and total time • Preview before anything is saved; duplicates are skipped • A safety copy of your logbook is saved first, and any import can be undone in one tap AUTO NIGHT & XC • Add out and in times (UTC) and night time is computed from civil twilight for your route • Cross-country suggested when your route goes beyond 50 NM • Suggestions fill only when you tap — your entries are never overwritten STAY CURRENT • 14 CFR 61.57 day and night takeoff & landing currency (90 days, 3 landings) • IFR currency (6 approaches + hold, 6-month window) • Flight review and medical tracking with clear expiry countdowns ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Currency widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Ask Siri "Am I night current in Simple LogBook?" — no need to open the app CHECKRIDE-READY • FAA Form 8710-1 Record of Pilot Time totals from your logbook, shared as a PDF • A formatted PDF logbook for your examiner CFI ENDORSEMENTS • 18 AC 61-65 endorsement templates plus free text • Your instructor signs right on your iPhone or iPad; any later change is flagged • Electronic record signed on your device — not an FAA-approved electronic signature system SEE YOUR FLYING • Statistics and charts by category, aircraft, and time • Totals that stay accurate as you log TAKE IT ANYWHERE • Private iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad • Export to PDF or CSV for your records or an examiner FREE TO START Log up to 25 flights and add 1 aircraft for free, with every logbook field. CSV export, iCloud sync and logbook import are always free (imported flights don't count toward the limit), and your first CFI endorsement is free too. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited flights and aircraft, currency tracking, statistics, a formatted PDF logbook, the 8710 report, currency widgets and Siri, and unlimited endorsements. PRO PLANS • Monthly and Annual subscriptions (Annual includes a 7-day free trial) • Or Lifetime — one-time purchase, yours forever • Have an offer code? Redeem it in Settings 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. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ · Privacy Policy: https://starbuck-dev.github.io/Only-Logbook/privacy/
VCar Control
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VCar Control — простое приложение для владельца электромобиля: управляйте своей машиной и следите за её состоянием прямо с iPhone, из виджетов и с Apple Watch. Возможности: • Замок — закрывайте и открывайте автомобиль одной кнопкой. • Климат и подготовка к поездке — заранее прогрейте или охладите салон, включите обогрев сидений и руля, задайте температуру и время. • Статус в реальном времени — уровень заряда, запас хода, температура в салоне и снаружи, напряжение аккумулятора, пробег и другие показатели. • Багажник, охлаждение, прогрев и другие команды — набор доступных функций зависит от вашего автомобиля. • Виджеты на экране «Домой» и в «Пункте управления» — заряд и замок всегда под рукой. • Apple Watch — статус и быстрые команды на запястье, плюс быстрые функции на циферблате. • Демо‑режим — посмотрите, как работает приложение, без входа и без автомобиля. Приложение создано частным лицом для личного использования, не является официальным продуктом и не аффилировано с производителем автомобиля. Для работы нужен действующий аккаунт в сервисе производителя (вход по SMS‑коду). Конфиденциальность: все данные хранятся только на вашем устройстве. Приложение не собирает аналитику, не содержит рекламы и не передаёт данные третьим лицам.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VCar Control at none against Simple LogBook's 4. VCar Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Simple LogBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VCar Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple LogBook ships an update every 2 months, VCar Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple LogBook | VCar Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MacLaren's Studio | Ivan Zuev |
In-app purchases
Simple LogBook
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Simple LogBook Pro$9.99
- Pro Lifetime$89.99
VCar Control
No in-app purchases









