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Flightradar24 vs LogTen Pro

Flightradar24 logo

Flightradar24

Aviation

Real-time aircraft radar tracking worldwide

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LogTen Pro logo

LogTen Pro

Aviation

Professional pilot logbook for iOS and Mac

From
$79.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flightradar24 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Flightradar24 premium tiers as captured in 2022 ranged from Silver at $1.49/month (90 days of flight history) to Business at $49.99/month (business licensing, fleet view, extra weather layers) (archive capture is from 2022, over three years old, so treat exact figures as dated; the tier structure and history-window caps are the more durable facts); LogTen Pro free use is capped at the first 50 hours of total flight time logged
  • They diverge on capability: Flightradar24 covers Real-time tracking, LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flightradar24 and LogTen Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Flightradar24 and LogTen Pro differ
AttributeFlightradar24LogTen Pro
Starting priceFree$79.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Macos

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation), founded (2006).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Flightradar24

  • Real-time tracking
  • Radar map
  • Aircraft info
  • Flight history
  • 3D view
  • ADS-B receivers
  • MLAT network
  • API

Only in LogTen Pro

  • Digital logbook
  • Currency tracking
  • Report generation
  • Cloud sync
  • Flight import
  • ForeFlight
  • APDL
  • FlightAware

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Flightradar24

  • Flight trackingnot LogTen Pro
  • Air traffic monitoringnot LogTen Pro
  • Researchnot LogTen Pro
  • Entertainmentnot LogTen Pro
  • Professional trackingnot LogTen Pro

LogTen Pro

  • Keeping an electronic pilot logbook that meets airline interview and currency requirementsnot Flightradar24
  • Generating printable and exportable logbook reports for licence applicationsnot Flightradar24
  • Logging flight time from an iPhone or Apple Watch immediately after a flightnot Flightradar24

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Flightradar24

  • Premium tiers as captured in 2022 ranged from Silver at $1.49/month (90 days of flight history) to Business at $49.99/month (business licensing, fleet view, extra weather layers) (archive capture is from 2022, over three years old, so treat exact figures as dated; the tier structure and history-window caps are the more durable facts)

LogTen Pro

  • Free use is capped at the first 50 hours of total flight time logged
  • Mac access requires the Pro subscription rather than the Basic subscription
  • Basic costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year and Pro $129.99 per year, billed as in-app purchases
  • The app runs only on Apple platforms and requires iOS 15.0 or later, with no Android or Windows version

Pricing, plan by plan

Flightradar24

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Flight tracking
    • Basic features
    • Mobile app
  • Silver$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • 30-day history
    • ADS-B coverage
  • Gold$7.99/month
    • Everything in Silver
    • Unlimited history
    • Advanced filters

LogTen Pro

$79.99/year
  • Basic$79.99/year
    • Logging, analysis, tracking, and reporting
    • Automatic backup and cloud sync
    • Industry analytics and currency/duty/rest tracking
  • Pro$129.99/year
    • LogTen for Mac application
    • Schedule importing for 100+ airlines
    • Advanced smart filter groups

Which should you pick?

Choose Flightradar24 if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want radar map.
Flightradar24 review

Choose LogTen Pro if

  • You need digital logbook.
  • You work on Ios, Macos.
  • You also want currency tracking.
LogTen Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Flightradar24 or LogTen Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Flightradar24 starts at Free and LogTen Pro at $79.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flightradar24 or LogTen Pro?
Flightradar24 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flightradar24 and $79.99/year for LogTen Pro.
Does Flightradar24 or LogTen Pro run on more platforms?
Flightradar24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. LogTen Pro runs on Ios, Macos.
Can I use Flightradar24 for free?
Yes. Flightradar24 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LogTen Pro starts at $79.99/year.
What is Flightradar24 best used for?
Flightradar24 is most often used for flight tracking, air traffic monitoring, research, entertainment. Of those, flight tracking and air traffic monitoring are not what LogTen Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Flightradar24 do that LogTen Pro cannot?
Flightradar24 covers Real-time tracking, Radar map, Aircraft info, Flight history. LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook, Currency tracking, Report generation, Cloud sync. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LogTen Pro: How much does LogTen Basic cost annually?

LogTen Basic is $79.99 per year, approximately $7 per month, with first 50 flight hours logged at no cost.

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LogTen Pro: What is included in LogTen Pro?

Pro plan at $129.99 per year adds LogTen for Mac application, schedule importing for 100+ airlines, advanced smart filters, batch editing, and additional flight data imports.

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LogTen Pro: Is there a free trial for new users?

Both plans include the first 50 hours of flight logging at no cost, which covers student pilot certification requirements.

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LogTen Pro: Does LogTen offer volume pricing?

Yes, volume pricing is available for groups exceeding 5 pilots.

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