Comparison

PaperLog vs CrewCal

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

Head to head
About

PaperLog

This app digitizes the traditional pilot logbook, offering a secure and organized way to record flight history. It features automatic schedule parsing, cloud backup, and digital signature support for professional pilots.

Highlights
  • Digital pilot logbook
  • Cloud backup
  • Automatic schedule parsing
  • Digital signature support
  • Printable logbook export
  • ICAO and IATA airport code support
Features
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Bring the feeling of a traditional paper logbook together with the convenience of digital technology. ParperLog lets you record every flight safely, organize your logbook effortlessly, and keep your flight history securely backed up. Designed for professional pilots, ParperLog recreates the familiar structure of analog logbooks while adding powerful digital tools. Key Features • Full support for ICAO and IATA airport codes • Authentic paper-style logbook layouts including FAA format and airline-style formats • Automatic airline schedule parsing (PDF, CSV, and web formats) • Import schedules from airlines such as Korean Air, Jeju Air, and more • Secure cloud backup for all flight records • Digital signature support for completed logbook pages • Flight summary and printable logbook export Still writing every leg manually? Still adding up flight time at the end of every page? ParperLog does it all for you. Built for pilots who want the reliability of a traditional logbook with the efficiency of a modern digital tool.

About

CrewCal

Features
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CrewCal is an all-in-one schedule management app for flight crew. Add a monthly roster from a photo, review your flight history on a 3D globe, compare days off and layovers with crew friends, and sync schedules with your calendar. Key features: - AI roster import from schedule screenshots - Monthly flight and duty statistics - 3D flight map with route history - Crew friend matching for overlapping OFF days and layovers - Load check sharing for standby seat information - Google Calendar and Apple Calendar sync - Showtime reminders before departure Supported airlines include Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T'way Air, Jin Air, Air Busan, Eastar Jet, Air Premia, Air Seoul, Aero K, Air Japan, and Parata Air.

Screenshots

PaperLog4 screens
CrewCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrewCal at none against PaperLog's 1. CrewCal also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. PaperLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CrewCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaperLog ships an update fortnightly, CrewCal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PaperLog versus CrewCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperLogCrewCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAeroSync StudioGoo wong Kwon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PaperLog

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99
None

CrewCal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaperLog free?
PaperLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrewCal free?
CrewCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaperLog or CrewCal have ads?
Neither PaperLog nor CrewCal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaperLog or CrewCal?
PaperLog ships an update fortnightly, and CrewCal every 3 days. Most recently, PaperLog was updated on October 20, 2026 and CrewCal on October 21, 2026.

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