Comparison

Pilot Log vs Flight Init

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

Flight Init

Features
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Optimize your aviation career with the flight logging tool designed exclusively for commercial pilots. Our app offers a seamless and secure way to manage your flight history, ensuring you always have access to your data when you need it most. Whether you're tracking routine flights or managing complex schedules, this app is your digital co-pilot. Key Features: • Accurate Flight Logging: Quickly record your flight hours with an intuitive interface designed for daily efficiency. • Data Export: Need a hard copy or backup? Export your flight logs instantly for reports, legal paperwork, or personal archiving. • Profile Management: Easily update and maintain your personal information and pilot credentials. • Instant Consultation: Access your complete history and flight statistics anytime, anywhere. Note: A subscription and a valid account are required to access the features of this application. Download now and take full control of your flight logbook. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flightinit.com/index.php/aviso-de-privacidad/

Screenshots

Pilot Log4 screens
Flight Init4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flight Init at none against Pilot Log's shown. Flight Init also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, 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 Flight Init sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, Flight Init fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilot Log versus Flight Init: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot LogFlight Init
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMobile Dev Group LLCCristhian Castro

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Log

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

Flight Init

Subscriptions7
  • FlightInit Sky Dron 6 meses$9.996 Months
  • FlightInit Sky Dron Anual$15.991 Year
  • FlightInit Ground Silver$54.991 Year
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  • FlightInit Sky Gold 6 meses$54.996 Months
  • FlightInit Platinum 6 meses$73.996 Months
  • FlightInit Sky Gold Anual$79.991 Year
  • FlightInit Platinum Anual$95.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot Log free?
Pilot Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flight Init free?
Flight Init is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot Log or Flight Init have ads?
Pilot Log shows ads; Flight Init does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Log or Flight Init?
Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flight Init fortnightly. Most recently, Pilot Log was updated on September 28, 2026 and Flight Init on September 23, 2026.

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