# LogTen Pilot Logbook vs Lightspeed App

The clearest difference is rating: LogTen Pilot Logbook at 4.7 against Lightspeed App's 3.3. LogTen Pilot Logbook also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 12%). Lightspeed App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Lightspeed App asks for nothing beyond the download.

LogTen Pilot Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LogTen Pilot Logbook has 10K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of LogTen Pilot Logbook's written reviews are positive against 12% of Lightspeed App's.

LogTen Pilot Logbook ships an update fortnightly, Lightspeed App every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LogTen Pilot Logbook | Lightspeed App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logten-pilot-logbook/id837274884/reviews)** | [3.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-app/id1469234593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coradine Aviation Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/286222901) | [Lightspeed Aviation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541925734) |

## What reviewers say

### LogTen Pilot Logbook

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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


### Lightspeed App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-app/id1469234593)

Enhance your flight experience with real-time CO sensor monitoring and personalized audio. Record and archive radio conversations for review and training.

**Highlights:** Real-time CO sensor tracking, Smart CO alerts, Personalized audio equalization (HearingEQity™), Record radio conversations, Archive flight recordings, Draw flight diagrams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LogTen Pilot Logbook free?

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

### Is Lightspeed App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LogTen Pilot Logbook or Lightspeed App?

LogTen Pilot Logbook is rated higher. LogTen Pilot Logbook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Lightspeed App averages 3.3 from 49 ratings.

### Do LogTen Pilot Logbook or Lightspeed App have ads?

Neither LogTen Pilot Logbook nor Lightspeed App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LogTen Pilot Logbook or Lightspeed App?

LogTen Pilot Logbook ships an update fortnightly, and Lightspeed App every 6 months. Most recently, LogTen Pilot Logbook was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lightspeed App on September 7, 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.*