Comparison

Simple LogBook vs Flight Status® App

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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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/

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Flight Status® App

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Track flights in real time and stay updated from takeoff to landing. Check live flight status, follow aircraft on the map, monitor delays and cancellations, and see the latest departure and arrival information—all in one simple flight tracking app. Whether you're catching a flight, meeting someone at the airport, or following a family member's journey, get the flight information you need without constantly checking airline websites. LIVE FLIGHT TRACKING Track flights worldwide in real time and see where the aircraft is currently flying. Search by flight number, airline, airport, or route to quickly find the flight you need. View useful flight details including: - Live aircraft location - Flight route - Departure and arrival times - Estimated arrival time - Flight status - Airport and airline information REAL-TIME FLIGHT STATUS Know what's happening with your flight before heading to the airport. Quickly check whether a flight is: - On time - Delayed - Cancelled - Departed - In the air - Landed Stay informed when schedules change and make better travel decisions. DELAY & CANCELLATION INFORMATION Flight disruptions can change your entire travel plan. Check the latest delay and cancellation information so you can avoid unnecessary waiting and know when it's time to adjust your plans. Perfect for checking flights during bad weather, airport disruptions, or busy travel periods. DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL TIMES See scheduled and estimated flight times at a glance. Check when a flight is expected to depart or arrive, making it easier to: - Plan your trip to the airport - Know when to head to the gate - Pick up friends or family - Check whether someone's flight has landed - Avoid unnecessary waiting at the airport FLIGHT RADAR & LIVE MAP Follow aircraft movement on an easy-to-read live map. See the flight path and current aircraft position while the plane is in the air. Whether you're tracking your own flight or simply curious about a plane in the sky, live flight tracking makes it easy to follow the journey. SEARCH FLIGHTS FAST Find the flight you need in seconds. Search using: - Flight number - Airline - Departure airport - Arrival airport - Flight route Access important flight information without navigating through multiple airline websites. FOR YOUR FLIGHT OR SOMEONE ELSE'S A flight tracker isn't only useful when you're flying. Use it when: - You're preparing for an upcoming flight - You're waiting for someone to arrive - You're picking someone up from the airport - A family member or friend is traveling - You want to check a delay or cancellation - You want to follow a flight in real time ALL THE FLIGHT INFORMATION YOU NEED Get a clear overview of: - Live flight tracking - Flight status - Flight radar - Plane location - Departure information - Arrival information - Delay information - Cancellation information - Flight schedules - Airports - Airlines - Flight routes Spend less time searching and more time knowing exactly what's happening with your flight. Track your next flight and stay informed from departure to arrival. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Weekly and Yearly - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew for the selected duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy & Terms of Use - Privacy Policy: https://gosimplex.net/privacy-policy - Terms of Use: https://gosimplex.net/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Simple LogBook4 screens
Flight Status® App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flight Status® App at every 4 days against Simple LogBook's every 2 months. Flight Status® App also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Flight Status® App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple LogBook ships an update every 2 months, Flight Status® App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Simple LogBook versus Flight Status® App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple LogBookFlight Status® App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacLaren's StudioAppCraft Studio

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
3 purchases

Flight Status® App

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Simple LogBook free?
Simple LogBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Status® App free?
Flight Status® App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple LogBook or Flight Status® App have ads?
Neither Simple LogBook nor Flight Status® App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple LogBook or Flight Status® App?
Simple LogBook ships an update every 2 months, and Flight Status® App every 4 days. Most recently, Simple LogBook was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flight Status® App on October 31, 2026.

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