Comparison

DocuNet Training vs RB Pilot Logbook by CAE

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

Head to head
About

DocuNet Training

This iPad application allows airline crews to access flight operations manuals offline. It features fast searching, bookmarking, and filtering for quick access to the latest manuals from manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Updates are delivered directly to the device.

Highlights
  • Offline manual access
  • Tabbed, multi-document viewing
  • Fast intelligent searching
  • Bookmarking and filtering
  • Access to latest manufacturer manuals
  • Direct update delivery
Features
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For airlines using Vistair's acclaimed industry leading Flight Operations Technical Publications service, this is the iPad application that you can deploy to your crew to enable them to access their flight operations manuals offline. *This app requires your airline to have a DocuNet contract with Vistair to function in an operational environment* Functionality includes tabbed, multi-document viewing, fast intelligent searching across your manual library with highlighted results, bookmarking, MSN/audience filtering and Layers for applicable manuals and access to your latest manuals of all manufacturers including Boeing and Airbus from the Vistair technical publications service. Updates are delivered directly to your iPad. Simple to use and navigate, its quick access and elegant design gives you access to your manual library wherever you are. The Vistair DocuNet service includes the full back-end management of content to all devices in your fleet and visibility of update and revision status down to each device with full access control.

About

RB Pilot Logbook by CAE

This app offers a comprehensive digital pilot logbook solution for tracking flights, storing documents, and managing certifications. It features intuitive flight logging, customizable reports, and currency tracking, syncing seamlessly with other crew apps and offering offline access.

Highlights
  • Digital pilot logbook
  • Secure document storage
  • Two-tap flight logging
  • Printable PDF reports
  • Currency and limit tracking
  • Offline and cloud sync
  • Import data from other logbooks
Features
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RB Pilot Logbook from CAE is the ultimate digital pilot logbook. Smart fields, intuitive layout, and unique features make RB Pilot Logbook the next generation of logbooks. You career, from student all the way to the left seat, in one place. Discover some of the awesome features RB Pilot Logbook provides: - Easy and secure storage of all your documents and certifications - Sync with RosterBuster – the #1 Crew App – supports over 500 airline rosters - Two taps flight logging. Tap on departure and on arrival to log a flight. - Optimized workflow to log flights faster than ever before. - Create a printable report in PDF in any format required by local authorities. - Jeppesen, EASA, FAR, DGCA, TCCA compliant logbook - Keep track of currencies and limits using advanced filters - Import data from other logbooks and take control of your data anywhere, anytime, and on any device. - RB Pilot Logbook can be used offline and will sync with the cloud when internet is available. - Unlimited Cloud storage. Reliable and secure and always available. Please note that refunds will not be issued after a subscription renewal. At CAE, we understand the daily challenges that operators and crews face while managing their flying schedules worldwide. With modern crew-focused mobile apps and operator’s enterprise solutions, we enable both crews and operators with better and smarter ways to connect instantly to vital and relevant operational information. RB Pilot Logbook has been developed with pilot’s convenience always in mind, and we continue to develop RB Pilot Logbook further with your feedback. We strongly believe in user driven innovation. Let us know your thoughts and suggestions through rb-support@cae.com. Terms of use: https://rb-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/legal/terms-of-use.pdf

Screenshots

DocuNet Training4 screens
RB Pilot Logbook by CAE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocuNet Training at none against RB Pilot Logbook by CAE's 3. DocuNet Training also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). RB Pilot Logbook by CAE's advantage is review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, ads 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. RB Pilot Logbook by CAE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DocuNet Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocuNet Training ships an update monthly, RB Pilot Logbook by CAE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DocuNet Training versus RB Pilot Logbook by CAE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocuNet TrainingRB Pilot Logbook by CAE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—45 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVistair Systems LtdCAE Flight Services USA Inc.

Customer experience

DocuNet Training

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RB Pilot Logbook by CAE

All ratings45 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative86.4%

Bugs and requests

DocuNet Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RB Pilot Logbook by CAE

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Premium features not enabled
  • Sync issues with Rosterbuster
  • Missing flights when syncing logs
  • Cannot add flight number manually
  • Subscription renews to free membership
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  • Flight details not syncing between devices
  • Logbook reports fail to select First Officer
  • Logbook reports don't carry through previous totals
  • Carry forward totals feature generates random numbers
  • ACARS Pic upload not working (screen goes black)
  • App reverts to free version after payment
  • Sync to AIMS is hit or miss
  • App crashes frequently
  • Duty time is bugged
  • Exporting roster only works for limited flights
  • Cannot download next month's roster until last day
  • Profile creation doesn't save
  • Auto-populate overrides saved instrument time, PICUS, etc.
  • Changing device color has no effect without closing app
  • Editing option field doesn't allow editing
  • No actual link to Rosterbuster schedule working

Requested features

6 requests
  • Export all flight legs to a map
  • Add missing airports (e.g., UBN)
  • Improve First Officer selection in reports
  • Carry forward totals accurately
  • Better data manipulation options
Show 1 more
  • Desktop uploader for easier field mapping

In-app purchases

None

DocuNet Training

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RB Pilot Logbook by CAE

Subscriptions3
  • Premium MS Flight Sim Logbook$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$5.491 Month
  • Premium Annually$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DocuNet Training free?
DocuNet Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RB Pilot Logbook by CAE free?
RB Pilot Logbook by CAE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DocuNet Training or RB Pilot Logbook by CAE have ads?
Neither DocuNet Training nor RB Pilot Logbook by CAE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DocuNet Training or RB Pilot Logbook by CAE?
DocuNet Training ships an update monthly, and RB Pilot Logbook by CAE every 2 months. Most recently, DocuNet Training was updated on November 1, 2026 and RB Pilot Logbook by CAE on November 3, 2026.

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