Comparison

Pilot Log vs sUAS Logs

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

sUAS Logs

A professional drone flight logbook designed for sUAS pilots and organizations. Easily log flights with a built-in timer, track flight hours by drone and role, and manage your crew. Features include organization management and exportable flight logs.

Highlights
  • Flight timer with Live Activity
  • Track flights by drone, role, and crew
  • Organization management
  • Exportable flight logs
  • Home dashboard with flight stats
Features
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sUAS-Logs is a professional drone flight logbook for sUAS pilots and organizations. Log flights quickly with the built-in timer, track hours by drone and role, organize flights by job and client, and record flight locations — all in one place. Features: • Offline flight logging — Log flights anywhere, even without cell service or Wi-Fi. Your flights are saved locally and sync automatically when you're back online — even if the app is closed. • Flight timer with digital stopwatch and lock screen Live Activity • Track flights by drone, role, and crew member • Organize flights by job, sortie, or mission, and link them to clients — fully optional, customize the label to fit your workflow • Track Instructor, Night, and Simulator time separately from total flight time • FAA Part 107 certificate tracking, included automatically in your exported logs • Location logging — tap to use GPS or type any name; now fills in automatically at launch • Weather conditions automatically captured at launch • Identify drones by name, FAA registration number, or serial number • Display flight time in minutes or standard aviation decimal hours • Maintenance log to track service, repairs, and inspections • Organization management for flight schools and teams • Export flight logs as PDF or CSV • Home screen widget with live flight stats • Face ID / Touch ID for quick, secure sign-in • Home dashboard with flight stats and activity charts

Screenshots

Pilot Log4 screens
sUAS Logs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: sUAS Logs at 5.0 against Pilot Log's 4.0. sUAS Logs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). 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. sUAS Logs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

sUAS Logs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pilot Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of sUAS Logs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, sUAS Logs weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pilot Log versus sUAS Logs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot LogsUAS Logs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Dev Group LLCPatrick Hayman

Customer experience

Pilot Log

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

sUAS Logs

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Log

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

sUAS Logs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Log free?
Pilot Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is sUAS Logs free?
sUAS Logs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pilot Log or sUAS Logs?
sUAS Logs is rated higher. Pilot Log averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while sUAS Logs averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pilot Log or sUAS Logs have ads?
Pilot Log shows ads; sUAS Logs does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Log or sUAS Logs?
Pilot Log ships an update every 6 weeks, and sUAS Logs weekly. Most recently, Pilot Log was updated on August 17, 2026 and sUAS Logs on September 9, 2026.

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