# Time vs Smart Logbook

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Logbook at 4.8 against Time's 3.0. Smart Logbook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (153 vs 2). Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Logbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Logbook has 153 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of Smart Logbook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Time ships an update monthly, Smart Logbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time | Smart Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc-plus/id930428603/reviews) | **[4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IT plus.co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/930428602) | [Kviation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265793519) |

## What reviewers say

### Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc-plus/id930428603)

Easily calculate time durations with an intuitive calculator-like interface. Register frequently used times with custom names for quick access and utilize a memory function for complex calculations. Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of hours and minutes.

**Highlights:** Calculator-style interface, Register and name frequently used times, Memory function, Add, subtract, multiply, divide hours and minutes, Man-hour management, Part-time work time calculation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-logbook/id1265793520)

Effortlessly log flight hours, track currency, and manage pilot certifications. Visualize your flight history on an interactive map and receive timely renewal reminders for medicals and training. Supports various international regulations and export formats.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy flight logging, Customizable totals calculation, Currency and limit tracking, Medical and training renewal reminders, Interactive flight map, Electronic signature capture, Multiple export formats

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Sync (yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Flights (discounted) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Flights (on sale) | $23.95 | one-time |
| Unlimited Flights | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🛠️ Highly customizable
- 🌟 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rare updates
- 🐛 Small but frustrating bugs
- 🐛 Sorting issues (requires UTC date setting)
- ❓ Bug reporting requires third-party registration
- ❓ Registration form missing (only sign-in available)

**Reported bugs**

- Multiple sectors during one day sorted by name, not by time of departure
- Some airports missing (e.g., VDTI)
- Flights added as simulator flights
- Search function is terrible, impossible to find crew member
- Cross-platform purchase restoration issues (Android to iOS)

**Requested features**

- Ability to input waypoints instead of just airports
- Automatically add normal flight times for a route
- Separate flights by year on the main page for better overview
- Display flight direction on the map
- Allow custom names in the create an airport option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time free?

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

### Is Smart Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time or Smart Logbook?

Smart Logbook is rated higher. Time averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Logbook averages 4.8 from 153 ratings.

### Do Time or Smart Logbook have ads?

Time shows ads; Smart Logbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time or Smart Logbook?

Time ships an update monthly, and Smart Logbook every 3 months. Most recently, Time was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Logbook on October 8, 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.*