Comparison

Pilot Log vs Air Pilot Logbook G.A.

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

Air Pilot Logbook G.A.

Easily log all your flights, from training to regular trips. Track licenses and ratings to stay compliant. Automatically calculates total flight time and provides export options for administrative needs.

Highlights
  • Easy flight logging
  • License and rating tracking
  • Automatic flight time calculation
  • Export/import flight data
  • Overview of flight entries
Features
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Log each of your flights in a very easy manner: wether it's a training flight or a regular flight. Overview of all of your entries : Check on each of your entry at a glance. Declare your licences and ratings : Stay safe and legal, we help you in keeping a close look at your recent experience and Licence/Rating validities. Total flight time and split calculation : Air Pilot Logbook auto calculate your total flying time and the sub totals of each category (SE, VFR, IFR....) Export / Import : You need to show your recent experience for Admin and licence revalidation purposes ? Export in a easy manner and send to any relevant department. A purchase of Air Pilot Logbook by either a monthly subscription of $0.99/month or a yearly subscription of $7.99/year will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. In case of auto-renewal of the application within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period a similar purchase price of $0.99/month or $7.99/year will be charged automatically for the same period of time. For more information, see our http://airpilotsuite.com/terms/ and http://airpilotsuite.com/privacy/.

Screenshots

Pilot Log4 screens
Air Pilot Logbook G.A.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot Log at 71% against Air Pilot Logbook G.A.'s 0%. Pilot Log also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Air Pilot Logbook G.A.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Air Pilot Logbook G.A. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, Air Pilot Logbook G.A. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pilot Log versus Air Pilot Logbook G.A.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot LogAir Pilot Logbook G.A.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Dev Group LLCEole

Customer experience

Pilot Log

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Air Pilot Logbook G.A.

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Log

One-time2
  • PilotLog One Month Subscription$1.99
  • PilotLog One Year Subscription$11.99
2 purchases

Air Pilot Logbook G.A.

Subscriptions2
  • Logbook G.A. - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Logbook G.A. - Annual$5.491 Year

Questions

Is Pilot Log free?
Pilot Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Pilot Logbook G.A. free?
Air Pilot Logbook G.A. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot Log or Air Pilot Logbook G.A. have ads?
Pilot Log shows ads; Air Pilot Logbook G.A. does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Log or Air Pilot Logbook G.A.?
Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, and Air Pilot Logbook G.A. every 2 months. Most recently, Pilot Log was updated on October 6, 2026 and Air Pilot Logbook G.A. on October 21, 2026.

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