Air Logbook vs PaperPlane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air Logbook
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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.
PaperPlane
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Your travels deserve more than a folder of booking confirmations. PaperPlane is the travel journal that builds itself. Forward a flight or hotel confirmation to your personal import address and we parse it, geocode it, and drop it on your globe as a draft trip, ready for you to review and publish in seconds. See your journeys on a stunning interactive 3D globe. Spin it, zoom in, tap any pin to revisit that trip. Every destination you have ever visited, plotted exactly where it belongs. Travel with others? Invite your group and share trips so everyone sees the same memories. See whose miles stretch furthest, whose passport is filling fastest, and which destinations you keep returning to together. Your stats update automatically as you add trips, total countries, distances, days abroad, and more, so the longer you use PaperPlane, the more it rewards you. Key features: - Interactive 3D globe with every trip pinned and connected by arcs - Email import: forward booking confirmations and trips log themselves - Travel groups: share trips with friends, couples, or family - Personal and group stats: countries, distances, days, and more - Lifetime access: one purchase, no subscription, no surprises - Private and secure: your journal is yours alone PaperPlane is free to get started. Unlock the globe, groups, and unlimited trips with a single lifetime purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PaperPlane at 16.4 against Air Logbook's 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Air Logbook | PaperPlane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 卓珩 李 | Jake Houghton |
In-app purchases
Air Logbook
No in-app purchases
PaperPlane
No in-app purchases






