Logbook reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 218 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Logbook brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/flying, r/amateurradio, r/flyingeurope, r/SkyDiving, r/scuba. Top-rated brands include MyFlightBook (4.5/5), ForeFlight (4.2/5), Coradine (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews218
Subreddits12
Posts41
Brands62
Products17
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#1
MyFlightBook
4.5
(55)
"Myflightbook - free, and has every feature of a digital logbook you could ask of it."
"I like my flightbook It's FREEE Website is awesome and there's an app as well"
"MyFlightBook made it incredibly easy to organize and figure out times for random shit like amount of flying in last 12 months, 13-24, 25-36 months, etc and amount in different models of airplanes to prepare for two major interviews. And it’s free."
"MyFlightBook is so good that I switched to that."
"I used MyFlightbook and the excel spreadsheet upload option. Just did a few pages at a time over breakfast cereal."
"Also MyFlightBook, and it’s free. There’s no reason not to at least try it."
"Another vote for MyFlightBook"
"MyFlightbook"
"MyFlightbook is awesome and free."
"MyFlightBook imports from the Skywest software with no modification."
#2
ForeFlight
4.2
(37)
"ForeFlight is so far ahead of the other apps it’s not even funny."
"Foreflight has everything you need and is super convenient."
"I’m baffled why anyone wouldn’t just use ForeFlight? EVERYTHING is backed up to the cloud."
"I love the foreflight logbook, especially how it pre-fills a lot of the fields based on gps info."
"I pay money to Foreflight, to use theirs. I like the software during flight."
"For your personal log book I would go with ForeFlight or a different digital logbook, so much easier."
"I've been using the Foreflight logs and they work great. There's progress reporting toward ratings"
"I love my ForeFlight logbook. I can’t imagine using anything else."
"If you’re already using ForeFlight it’s the best for sure."
"I use Foreflight. Foreflight lets me export to a .csv that can be opened in Excel so I can keep my own data backed up."
#3
Coradine
4.1
(29)
"Especially with the flight crew view import feature, I can log a whole month with one button and nothing else"
"Are you flying professionally? LogTen."
"Log10 is a godsend for airline pilots."
"Flying professionally? LogTenPro"
"LogTen works fine and that boring cruise phase is a great time to keep it up to date."
"FCView exports straight in. At the hotel or when I get home, I refresh FCView for the correct OOOI times and then export it to LTP."
"I vote log ten pro. I really like it. Simple to use. Worth every penny i paid."
"If you own an iPhone, LogTen Pro works really well."
"Big fan of LogTenPro. Worth every penny. Packed with every feature you could want."
"I am strongly considering switching to LogTen Pro though."
#4
LogTen Pro
4.3
(8)
"Just get LogTen Pro."
"Do yourself a favor and just get LogTenPro."
"I use LogTen Pro. It automatically syncs with FCview which is a must have app."
"I love the features they offer when it comes time to print out your logbook for interviews."
"I’ve been been recommended LogTen Pro by an airline pilot."
"Things I like about about Logten Pro is the ability to have my logbook sync across multiple devices."
"Try LogTenPro, free for first 250 hours. My FI showed me it, it's really great."
"Logten Pro seems to be the industry standard."
#5
Safelog
3.7
(7)
"Tons of customization, reporting, and tracking."
"Look at Safelog by Dauntless Aviation."
"Safelog!"
"Safelog"
"I use Safelog and love it as it's incredibly versatile."
"Little pricy but lots of features."
"Safelog!"
#6
Jeppesen
4.4
(5)
"There’s something about a paper logbook than I love."
"Jeppesen professional pilot log book if you want to keep it paper."
"I use the Jeppesen Professional Pilot Log (paper) and FF as a backup."
"Bite the bullet, dig deep and pay the extra $10 for the Jeppesen Professional logbook."
"I’ve got a basic Jeppesen logbook that’s served me just fine."
#7
Subsurface
4.8
(4)
"Subsurface, talks to almost all dive computers and runs on Windows, Apple, Linux computers and Android and iPhones."
"Subsurface. I love that if/when I switch brands of computer I won't need to change my dive logging app."
"I use subsurface and back it up to their cloud and to divelogs.de."
"Subsurface is nice. The shearwater app is cool as well."
#8
ZuluLog
4.0
(3)
"I love ZuluLog. I second this"
"I <3 ZuluLog"
"Http://www.zululog.com/ They have UK in their drop down when you put in certificates, but not sure what your rules are over there with touching down on the left side of the runway, currency, and all that."
#9
Crewlounge
4.0
(3)
"I use Crewlounge PilotLog. Worked really well at my last job."
"I use crew lounge logbook. Also tracks duty and limits that is very important in the airlines"
"Crewlounge pilotlog was good even though their Mac app is crap but then they discontinued airline import."
#10
LogTen
3.7
(3)
"I personally use LogTen."
"I use LogTen. No complaints but it’s pricey."
"There’s LogTen, but I haven’t used it professionally."
#11
Sugarmate
5.0
(2)
"Can’t highly recommend enough: Sugarmate app."
"It has tabs for logging meds, food, exercise, insulin, and blood sugar meter readings."
#12
Wavelog
5.0
(2)
"If you like selfhosted solutions, take Wavelog, which is a fork of Cloudlog. It is much more stable and feature rich, with a large community."
"I’m using wavelog. A fork of cloudlog. Very easy to setup and I used that as my main as it sync to qrz, eqsl, lotw and others easily."
#13
Cloudlog
5.0
(2)
"Nobody recommends a selfhosted Cloudlog? Best tool around."
"Vote for Cloudlog."
#14
RumLog NG
5.0
(2)
"RumLogNG is the best on MacOS"
"If you are on a Mac, RumLog NG is great. It is a fully-functional logging system with cloud syncing, CAT, and WSJT-X integration."
#15
Anytime Logbooks
4.5
(2)
"I used anytime logbooks and they are amazing. Worth the money 100% and their customer service is excellent"
"I’ve heard good things about Anytime Logbooks."
#16
World Radio League
4.5
(2)
"Ive been using wrl and i really, really like it both on desktop and mobile."
"Checkout worldradioleague.com - it's cloud based logging. They are pretty new but it looks pretty interesting."
#17
Amazon
4.0
(2)
"I use hardbound, quadrille lined lab notebooks. On amazon"
"I just use a waterproof spiral wound lab notebook. 6 bucks on Amazon."
#18
Kviation
3.5
(2)
"I use Smart Logbook. It works on Android and iOS, backs up to the cloud."
"What about Smart Logbook from Kviation?"
#19
Capzlog.aero
3.5
(2)
"I like Capzlog.aero. Depending on the airline, they can even automatically pull your data from the scheduling tool."
"Capzlog.aero had no import feature for my airline."
#20
Logbook Pro
3.5
(2)
"Logbook Pro/APDL combo or LogTen Pro"
"I would imagine Logbook Pro also does it but I can't say for sure."
#21
Boogie
3.0
(2)
"I use boogie."
"I like Boogie but it's a monthly subscription."
#22
FlightLog
3.0
(2)
"I keep a paper logbook for endorsements, but day to day I use a digital log from warbred studios called FlighLog."
"Flightlog was missing the ability to add flights and not have them get deleted at each sync."
#23
Diving Log
5.0
(1)
"Easy to use basic function but lets you customize it however you want. Imports directly from most computers and gives you the same as proprietary logs, and then some."
#24
mccPILOTLOG
5.0
(1)
"I made the change to mccPILOTLOG and transferred all my data with help of their support staff. Worked more or less flawlessly."
#25
Logbook.aero
5.0
(1)
"Logbook.aero - lovely, clean and modern. Has a EASA/UK format as well as an FAA format. Highly recommend it."
#26
Pilot G2
5.0
(1)
"Great for writing in the small space of a logbook. I’m left handed as well and I found that this pen doesn’t smear like others do so bonus points for me"
#27
Montblanc Ballpoint Pen
5.0
(1)
"Simply the best and a must have for any pilot. When I was a CFI I required all of my students to have their Montblanc before we started training"
#28
CPDME
5.0
(1)
"It has a skills log app that you can use in a rush to record things, and then type them up properly afterwards"
#29
Xlog
5.0
(1)
"Xlog is free, simple, configurable and has served me well for many years."
#30
Sail Logger
5.0
(1)
"I like Sail Logger to automatically record my trips"
#31
Gleim Logbook
5.0
(1)
"I really like my Gleim logbook."
#32
Planelogix
5.0
(1)
"I use and really like Planelogix."
#33
Traveler's Notebook
5.0
(1)
"For hard copy it's a leather-bound Traveler's Notebook with a fountain pen."
#34
GridTracker
5.0
(1)
"I use Gridtracker. It automatically interfaces to QRZ, LOTW, Eqsl and clublog. With FT8 I don't have to do anything."
#35
MacDive
5.0
(1)
"If you are using both iOS and MacOS MacDive is hands down the absolute winner."
#36
MacLogger
4.0
(1)
"As a Mac user, I find that I like using MacLogger. I believe the logs are local, not necessarily web based, but I also prefer that."
#37
DiverLog+
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used DiverLog+ and it’s neat. Synced with my computer."
#38
flightlogg.in
4.0
(1)
"I use flightlogg.in. It's a pretty basic interface but it's reliable and has cool features."
#39
Smart Logbook
4.0
(1)
"It’s got a clean, simple interface like LogTen Pro, but it’s way cheaper."
#40
Weems & Plath
4.0
(1)
"Weems & Plath make some that you may find suitable."
#41
Jepp Pro Pilot Logbook
4.0
(1)
"Jepp Pro Pilot Logbook. It’s a bit on the bigger side, but has all the things you’ll need."
#42
Ultimate Logbook
4.0
(1)
"Ultimate Logbook (ULB)"
#43
Tidepool
4.0
(1)
"We use Tidepool for my son's diary. We manually upload the pump/CGM data."
#44
Log Pro
4.0
(1)
"I’m a Log Pro guy."
#45
Pilot Partner
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Pilot Partner for a few years now."
#46
Skydive log app
4.0
(1)
"Skydive log app. Simple and practical."
#47
Para log
4.0
(1)
"Para log makes an app and web interface that can import jumps."
#48
Skyduck
4.0
(1)
"Skyduck -app is quite nice."
#49
Squifly
4.0
(1)
"I'm using the Squifly app since a few weeks."
#50
HAMRS
4.0
(1)
"I've found HAMRS to be a pretty good logger, especially out in the field."
#51
Wader
4.0
(1)
"Wader Pilot Logbook"
#52
Garmin
4.0
(1)
"Garmin Pilot. App and web."
#53
Gleim
4.0
(1)
"Best paper is Gleim logbook. Plenty of room for lots of different hour categories and all endorsements are listed at the back"
#54
AIROS
4.0
(1)
"AIROS app is the best and the most over-engineered for a logbook."
#55
Logfly
4.0
(1)
"I use Logfly."
#56
AdLog
4.0
(1)
"AdLog for the paper logbooks and then I just scan the changes into a PDF each year."
#57
FlightCircle
4.0
(1)
"I use FlightCircle to manage the airplane currently and they have maintenance reminders which are great."
#58
LTP
4.0
(1)
"Personally I use LTP with their app and just log as I go. Much easier than trying to translate whatever it imports."
#59
ParaLog
4.0
(1)
"I use ParaLog to sync with an Alti-2 Atlas. Also have a Dekunu which automatically sync."
#60
CoFlyt
3.0
(1)
"I think CoFlyt has a solution? https://coflyt.com"
#61
Google Docs
3.0
(1)
"I use google docs because the FAA doesn't care"
#62
RosterBuster
2.0
(1)
"RosterBuster had very poor UI."
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