Comparison

Pilot Log vs CompLoc

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Log

This app provides a digital logbook for pilots to easily record and manage flight time. It offers cloud backup, digital signatures for dual instruction, and quick tracking of flight currency. Users can also export data to PDF or CSV formats for safekeeping and analysis.

Highlights
  • Cloud backup for flight logs
  • Digital signatures for dual instruction
  • Track Day/Night VFR and IFR currency
  • Save logbook to Dropbox
  • Export logbook to PDF
  • Export logbook to CSV
Features
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PilotLog is a clean, fast pilot logbook for student pilots, private pilots, and working professionals. Log a flight in under a minute, see your hours and currency at a glance, and keep an organized record of every leg you fly. Log flights without friction Quick entry with smart defaults: date, aircraft, departure and arrival, times, and the conditions you actually care about — cross-country, night, instrument, PIC, dual, simulated. Edit anything, anytime. Your aircraft, your way Manage tail numbers, categories, and class ratings. Custom fields let you log whatever your training or operation requires — landings, approaches, holds, sim sessions, you name it. Dashboard that tells you something Total time, recent activity, currency at a glance. Filter by date range. Stop scrolling spreadsheets to figure out where you stand. Reports (Pro) Detailed breakdowns by aircraft, time category, and any custom field you've defined. Designed for checkride prep, insurance audits, and recurrent training documentation. Endorsements (Pro) Create CFI endorsements, capture signatures, and share signed PDFs with your student. The whole loop, in your pocket. Photo attachments (Pro) Attach photos to any flight — first solo, the view from FL230, the gotcha you want to remember. Sync with the web Everything stays in sync between the iPhone app and pilotlog.app. Log a flight on the ramp, review it on your laptop at home. Free vs Pro Logging flights, managing aircraft, and the dashboard are always free. PilotLog Pro unlocks Reports, photo uploads, and creating new endorsements. Whether you're building hours toward your next rating or running a Part 61 sign-off, PilotLog gives you a logbook that finally feels native to your phone.

About

CompLoc

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3D Component Locator for Airbus Helicopter

Screenshots

Pilot Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CompLoc at none against Pilot Log's 2. CompLoc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.2). Pilot Log's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pilot Log sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CompLoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, CompLoc every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pilot Log versus CompLoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot LogCompLoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS26.216.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Dev Group LLCAIRBUS HELICOPTERS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Log

One-time2
  • PilotLog One Month Subscription$1.99
  • PilotLog One Year Subscription$11.99
None

CompLoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Log free?
Pilot Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CompLoc free?
CompLoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot Log or CompLoc have ads?
Pilot Log shows ads; CompLoc does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Log or CompLoc?
Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, and CompLoc every 9 months. Most recently, Pilot Log was updated on October 6, 2026 and CompLoc on October 3, 2026.

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