Comparison

Contact Ground vs Pilot Partner Pro

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

Head to head
About

Contact Ground

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Contact Ground is the all-in-one operations app for flying clubs and shared aircraft organizations. Manage aircraft scheduling, operations workflow, maintenance and squawk tracking, member communication, and invoicing from one central system—designed specifically for the way flying clubs actually operate. From reservation to debrief, Contact Ground helps your club stay organized and efficient. Features include: • Aircraft scheduling and shared calendar visibility • Operations support including flight hours tracking by aircraft • Pre/post flight checklists per aircraft • Maintenance visibility and due date prediction for usage-based maintenance (oil change, 100 hour inspections) • Member coordination and operational messaging • CFI availability requests allow instructors to share their availability for member requests • Member endorsements (club sign-offs, high performance, etc.) • Club (airport badge, insurance, etc) and member-definable (BFR, medical, etc) currency reminders • Billing support and post-flight workflow organization • Administrative tools for smoother club management • Document storage for clubs (references, read and agree, required member docs) and member document storage • Reporting on maintenance, usage, squawks, oil consumption, and more Contact Ground helps reduce manual work, improve visibility, and keep everyone aligned across the full flight lifecycle. Whether you’re a club instructor, operations officer, accountant, or pilot, Contact Ground gives you the tools to help your organization run with less friction and better operational awareness.

About

Pilot Partner Pro

This app digitizes your pilot logbook, allowing you to quickly log flights, track currency, store endorsements, and manage aircraft details. It's designed for general aviation pilots, instructors, and flying clubs, syncing seamlessly with a web platform.

Highlights
  • Fast, guided flight entry
  • Real-time currency tracking
  • Endorsement and signature storage
  • CFI dashboard and student management
  • Aircraft and fleet management
  • Syncs with web platform
Features
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PilotPartner puts your entire pilot logbook in your pocket. Log flights in seconds, track your currency, capture endorsements, and stay ready for every takeoff — from your phone or tablet. Built for general aviation pilots, flight instructors, and flying clubs, PilotPartner brings the tools you rely on into one modern, easy-to-use app that stays in sync with the PilotPartner web platform. LOG EVERY FLIGHT • Fast, guided flight entry — aircraft, route, times, categories, and conditions • Full meter, Hobbs, and tach tracking • Add crew and passengers, save drafts, and edit anytime • Attach photos to any flight STAY CURRENT • Real-time currency tracking with clear current / expiring / expired status • See exactly which flights count toward each requirement • FAA medical tracking with document storage TOTALS THAT ADD UP • Grouped flight totals across categories and classes • Carry-in balances from your paper logbook ENDORSEMENTS & SIGNATURES • Store and view all of your endorsements • Capture instructor signatures on-device — draw or sign by PIN • e-Sign flights right from your phone FOR FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS • CFI dashboard with your students and instruction hours • Pending-signature queue — sign student flights on the go • Manage your CFI profile and stored signature YOUR AIRCRAFT • Add aircraft by tail number or build a custom aircraft • View details and manage the aircraft you fly FLYING CLUB & FLEET TOOLS • Track aircraft maintenance, meters, and inspection status • View and securely pay fleet invoices • Submit fuel reimbursements with receipts Everything you log on the ground or in the air is right where you need it, on every device. Download PilotPartner and keep your flying organized, compliant, and ready — wherever the sky takes you. SUBSCRIPTION Full logbook access is available through an auto-renewing annual subscription ($34.99/year). Pilots whose flying club or fleet already subscribes get full access at no additional charge. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.pilotpartner.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.pilotpartner.net/terms

Screenshots

Contact Ground4 screens
Pilot Partner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Contact Ground at every 3 days against Pilot Partner Pro's every 8 days. 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. Contact Ground sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month and Pilot Partner Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contact Ground ships an update every 3 days, Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Contact Ground versus Pilot Partner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContact GroundPilot Partner Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB87 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLee TibbettPilot Network, LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Contact Ground

Subscriptions10
  • One resource$11.001 Month
  • 2 Resources$22.001 Month
  • 3 Resources$33.001 Month
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  • 4 Resources$44.001 Month
  • 5 Resources$50.001 Month
  • 6 Resources$60.001 Month
  • 7 Resources$70.001 Month
  • 8 Resources$80.001 Month
  • 9 Resources$90.001 Month
  • 10 Resources$100.001 Month
1 purchases

Pilot Partner Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Pilot Partner Logbook$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Contact Ground free?
Contact Ground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Partner Pro free?
Pilot Partner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Contact Ground or Pilot Partner Pro have ads?
Neither Contact Ground nor Pilot Partner Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contact Ground or Pilot Partner Pro?
Contact Ground ships an update every 3 days, and Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Contact Ground was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pilot Partner Pro on October 21, 2026.

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