# Machpoint8 vs Pilot Partner Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Machpoint8 at none against Pilot Partner Pro's 1. Pilot Partner Pro's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot Partner Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Machpoint8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Machpoint8 against 5.0 for Pilot Partner Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot Partner Pro has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Machpoint8 ships an update every 6 days, Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machpoint8 | Pilot Partner Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machpoint8/id6776679758/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-partner-pro/id6781029198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 101 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Ratzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776679760) | [Pilot Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063097711) |

## What reviewers say

### Machpoint8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machpoint8/id6776679758)

This app connects airline pilots and cabin crew, offering a private network for schedules, contracts, and crew communication. It provides contract answers, layover city visibility, and a marketplace for crew-related items.

**Highlights:** Schedule syncing and monthly view, Contract question answering, Crew visibility in layover cities, Video briefing summaries, Trip-specific chat, Crew directory and marketplace, Crew-sourced place recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pilot Partner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-partner-pro/id6781029198)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pilot Partner Logbook | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machpoint8 free?

Machpoint8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pilot Partner Pro free?

Pilot Partner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Machpoint8 or Pilot Partner Pro?

Machpoint8 and Pilot Partner Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Machpoint8 or Pilot Partner Pro have ads?

Neither Machpoint8 nor Pilot Partner Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Machpoint8 or Pilot Partner Pro?

Machpoint8 ships an update every 6 days, and Pilot Partner Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Machpoint8 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pilot Partner Pro on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*