# LogTen Pilot Logbook vs Simple Xwind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Xwind at none against LogTen Pilot Logbook's 11. Simple Xwind also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 35%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LogTen Pilot Logbook's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Simple Xwind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LogTen Pilot Logbook has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of LogTen Pilot Logbook's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Xwind's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LogTen Pilot Logbook | Simple Xwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logten-pilot-logbook/id837274884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coradine Aviation Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/286222901) | [Alex Deutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795229168) |

## What reviewers say

### LogTen Pilot Logbook

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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


### Simple Xwind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-xwind/id6741716196)

Quickly calculate crosswind and tailwind limits during flight. This app provides fast, precise calculations without clutter or unnecessary graphics, designed for immediate use when conditions change unexpectedly.

**Highlights:** Quick crosswind calculations, Precise tailwind limits, Fast and reliable, Simple, clutter-free interface, Designed for speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Simple Xwind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LogTen Pilot Logbook or Simple Xwind?

Simple Xwind is rated higher. LogTen Pilot Logbook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Simple Xwind averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LogTen Pilot Logbook or Simple Xwind have ads?

Neither LogTen Pilot Logbook nor Simple Xwind shows ads.

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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.*