Comparison

Daily Flight Log vs PD Altitude

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Daily Flight Log

This app simplifies flight logging by allowing pilots to manually record engine times, fuel, landings, and other key flight data with large, easy-to-use buttons. It automatically calculates totals and can export logs in CSV and PDF formats via email or cloud storage, reducing paperwork.

Highlights
  • Record engine on/off, takeoff, landing times
  • Track fuel, starts, landings, loads, passengers
  • Automatic calculation of totals
  • Export logs to CSV and PDF
  • Cloud save and direct email options
  • Engine cool-down countdown timer
  • Display coordinates and location
Features
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Daily Flight Log simplifies flight recording and reduces end-of-day paperwork for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter and operations. Record engine start and stop times, take-offs, landings, fuel, passengers and loads using large, easy-to-use buttons. Choose manual recording or automatic take-off and landing detection, with a default take-off speed of 5 knots. Key features include: * Automatic totals for engine time, flight time, starts, landings and fuel. * Pilot, aircraft, task and notes fields, with saved aircraft registrations. * Time-stamped fuel entries and recorded flight locations. * Editable flight logs and fuel entries. * Adjustable engine cooldown timer. * CSV and PDF export for cloud storage or email, including basic fuel burn calculations based on engine time. * Logs retained through phone restarts and available to save without deleting them. Save or email records after each flight or at the end of the day.

About

PD Altitude

Features
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If you struggle to work out PRESSURE and DENSITY altitudes then this simple calculator is for you. Simply slide 'Choppy' up and down to set your height and move the pressure and temperature sliders and the calculator will deliver the answer. For added accuracy, you can even type the numbers in from your keyboard! If you want to support the developer there is an In-App purchase that will enable automatic calculation based on your current location. Cool eh? ARE YOU TRAINING TO BECOME A PILOT? PD Altitude also has a small training section giving you an easy 5-Step process for calculating your altitudes. Enjoy this version and feel free to leave a comment in the review if you found this useful. For the Terms of Use (EULA) for this application please refer to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User Agreement at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ View PitchLinks terms & conditions and privacy policy: https://www.pitchlinks.co.nz/privacy

Screenshots

Daily Flight Log4 screens
PD Altitude4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PD Altitude at Free against Daily Flight Log's $4.99. PD Altitude also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 16 months). Daily Flight Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

PD Altitude is free to download; Daily Flight Log costs $4.99 up front. PD Altitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Daily Flight Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Flight Log ships an update every 16 months, PD Altitude every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Daily Flight Log versus PD Altitude: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily Flight LogPD Altitude
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKevin DrakePITCHLINKS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Daily Flight Log

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PD Altitude

One-time1
  • My Location$1.99

Questions

Is Daily Flight Log free?
Daily Flight Log costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PD Altitude free?
PD Altitude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daily Flight Log or PD Altitude have ads?
Neither Daily Flight Log nor PD Altitude shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Flight Log or PD Altitude?
Daily Flight Log ships an update every 16 months, and PD Altitude every 4 weeks. Most recently, Daily Flight Log was updated on October 24, 2026 and PD Altitude on October 27, 2026.

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