# C172 Performance vs LogTen Pilot Logbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: C172 Performance at 90% against LogTen Pilot Logbook's 35%. C172 Performance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). LogTen Pilot Logbook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LogTen Pilot Logbook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. C172 Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

C172 Performance holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LogTen Pilot Logbook has 10K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of C172 Performance's written reviews are positive against 35% of LogTen Pilot Logbook's.

C172 Performance ships an update every 2 months, LogTen Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C172 Performance | LogTen Pilot Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c172-performance/id741721884/reviews)** | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logten-pilot-logbook/id837274884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 15 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POH Performance L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/641403529) | [Coradine Aviation Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/286222901) |

## What reviewers say

### C172 Performance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c172-performance/id741721884)

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 172 and 150 aircraft. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures, and emergencies, with additional tools for holds and glide calculations. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across devices.

**Highlights:** Takeoff and landing calculations, Climb, cruise, and descent performance, Instrument procedure planning, Emergency scenario calculations, Interactive hold calculator, Emergency glide distance calculator, Cloud sync for flight plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LogTen Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logten-pilot-logbook/id837274884)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This digital flight logbook helps pilots track flight hours, currency, and certificates. It offers automated data entry, powerful analytics, and career advancement tools.  Free for the first 50 hours of flight time.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast data entry, Automated and customizable logging, Syncs across all devices, Automated and manual backups, Key flight analytics, Smart Group technology for tracking, Career matching and job search

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founder Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Founder Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Basic | $69.99 | per year |
| Founder Basic | $74.99 | per year |
| Basic | $79.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Founder Pro | $104.99 | per year |
| Pro | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps getting better
- 👍 Great customer support
- 🚀 Friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Wonderful support for any issue
- 👍 Excellent app for logging flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and sync issues
- 🐛 Random discrepancies between devices
- 🐛 Lost all data after update
- 🐛 Importing flight data is horrible
- 🐛 Missing data after years of use

**Reported bugs**

- Entire logbook data wiped out after update
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Backup and restore functionality not reliable
- Logbook entries disappearing or getting corrupted

**Requested features**

- Ability to log simulator and instrument flying
- Direct import of airline schedules
- Unlimited crew labels
- Ability to annotate route of flight
- More customization options for logbook layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C172 Performance free?

C172 Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LogTen Pilot Logbook free?

LogTen Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, C172 Performance or LogTen Pilot Logbook?

C172 Performance is rated higher. C172 Performance averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while LogTen Pilot Logbook averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do C172 Performance or LogTen Pilot Logbook have ads?

C172 Performance shows ads; LogTen Pilot Logbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, C172 Performance or LogTen Pilot Logbook?

C172 Performance ships an update every 2 months, and LogTen Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, C172 Performance was updated on September 18, 2026 and LogTen Pilot Logbook on October 17, 2026.

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