Comparison

Simple LogBook vs VCar Control

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 • 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 STAY CURRENT • 14 CFR 61.57 day/night passenger currency (90-day, 3 landings) • IFR currency (6 approaches + hold, 6-month window) • Flight review and medical tracking with clear expiry countdowns 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 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 • Monthly and Annual subscriptions (Annual includes a 7-day free trial) • 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

VCar Control

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Simple LogBook4 screens
VCar Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VCar Control at none against Simple LogBook's 4. VCar Control also leads on update cadence (every 5 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple LogBook ships an update every 2 months, VCar Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Simple LogBook versus VCar Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple LogBookVCar Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacLaren's StudioIvan Zuev

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

VCar Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple LogBook free?
Simple LogBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VCar Control free?
VCar Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple LogBook or VCar Control have ads?
Neither Simple LogBook nor VCar Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple LogBook or VCar Control?
Simple LogBook ships an update every 2 months, and VCar Control every 5 days. Most recently, Simple LogBook was updated on September 28, 2026 and VCar Control on October 2, 2026.

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