Comparison

Flight Metrics vs Air Logbook

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

Head to head
About

Flight Metrics

Features
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Flight Metrics records your flights from a passenger perspective. Track real-time speed, altitude, G-force, and route using your phone's built-in GPS and sensors. WHAT FLIGHT METRICS CAPTURES: - Real-time ground speed in knots, km/h, or mph - GPS altitude and barometric altitude - G-force during takeoff, turbulence, and landing - Full flight route on an interactive map - Distance traveled, flight duration, and heading FLIGHT PHASE DETECTION: The app automatically detects each phase of flight, from gate departure to taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and taxi to gate. WORKS IN AIRPLANE MODE: Flight Metrics uses GPS, so no internet connection is needed during your flight. Record your data even at 35,000 feet. POST-FLIGHT SUMMARY: After landing, review detailed stats, your route map, and performance data. FREEMIUM: Your first 3 flights are free. Unlock unlimited flights with a Pro subscription. Made in Switzerland. Privacy Policy: https://studiovolt.dev/flight-metrics/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://studiovolt.dev/flight-metrics/terms

About

Air Logbook

Features
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Air Logbook is a simple, beautiful way to keep track of every flight you take — now designed for iOS 26 with full Liquid Glass support. Whether you're a frequent flyer, an aviation enthusiast, or someone who just loves looking back at where you've been, Air Logbook turns your travel history into something you can see, explore, and share. - DESIGNED FOR iOS 26 Built from the ground up to embrace Apple's new Liquid Glass design language. Navigation, controls, and tab bars feel fluid and immersive — bringing more focus to your flights while blending naturally with your device. Beautiful in both light and dark mode. - LOG YOUR FLIGHTS Add flights quickly with airline, flight number, aircraft type, and route. Smart airport search finds any airport in the world — no IATA codes to memorize. - SEE WHERE YOU'VE BEEN Watch your personal route map grow with every trip. Each flight draws a new line across the globe, building a picture of your journey over time. - TRACK YOUR STATS Total flights, hours in the air, distance covered, airlines flown, aircraft types — your flying life, captured in numbers. - SHARE YOUR JOURNEYS Generate beautiful share cards for your flights and post them anywhere — Instagram, X, or send to a friend. - PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Air Logbook is now free to use. Start logging your flights today.

Screenshots

Flight Metrics4 screens
Air Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Air Logbook at none against Flight Metrics's 5. Air Logbook also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Flight Metrics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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. Flight Metrics sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Air Logbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Metrics ships an update every 2 weeks, Air Logbook every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Flight Metrics versus Air Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight MetricsAir Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoanna Bednarczyk卓珩 李

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Flight Metrics

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Trip Pass — 48 Hours$5.00
  • Trip Pass — 10 Days$10.00
None

Air Logbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Metrics free?
Flight Metrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Logbook free?
Air Logbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flight Metrics or Air Logbook have ads?
Neither Flight Metrics nor Air Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Metrics or Air Logbook?
Flight Metrics ships an update every 2 weeks, and Air Logbook every 2 days. Most recently, Flight Metrics was updated on October 28, 2026 and Air Logbook on October 28, 2026.

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