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AviaSIM Pro vs LogTen Pro

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AviaSIM Pro

Aviation

Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform

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$179/session
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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LogTen Pro

Aviation

Professional pilot logbook for iOS and Mac

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$79.99/year
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training; LogTen Pro free use is capped at the first 50 hours of total flight time logged
  • They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where AviaSIM Pro and LogTen Pro differ
AttributeAviaSIM ProLogTen Pro
Starting price$179/session$79.99/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsIn-person facilityIos, Macos
Founded20122006

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

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 AviaSIM Pro

  • High-fidelity flight models
  • Real-time weather simulation
  • Emergency procedure training
  • Multi-crew coordination
  • Performance analytics
  • Flight deck hardware
  • Motion platforms
  • LMS systems

Only in LogTen Pro

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

What people use each for

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

AviaSIM Pro

  • Initial type ratingnot LogTen Pro
  • Recurrent trainingnot LogTen Pro
  • Emergency proceduresnot LogTen Pro
  • CRM trainingnot LogTen Pro
  • Proficiency checksnot LogTen Pro

LogTen Pro

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

Where each one falls short

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

AviaSIM Pro

  • Limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
  • Locations concentrated in specific cities, limiting accessibility for most potential users
  • High session costs may be prohibitive for recreational learners ($179 minimum for 60 minutes)

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

AviaSIM Pro

$179/session
  • Discovery Package$179/60 min session
    • Full-size commercial cockpit
    • Professional instructor
    • 180-degree HD displays
  • Pilot Introductory Program$549/240 min session
    • Half-day immersion
    • Theory and hands-on practice
    • Experienced instructor pilots

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 AviaSIM Pro if

  • You need high-fidelity flight models.
  • You work on In-person facility.
  • You also want real-time weather simulation.
AviaSIM Pro 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 AviaSIM Pro or LogTen Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session 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, AviaSIM Pro or LogTen Pro?
AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and LogTen Pro at $79.99/year.
Does AviaSIM Pro or LogTen Pro run on more platforms?
AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. LogTen Pro runs on Ios, Macos.
What is AviaSIM Pro best used for?
AviaSIM Pro is most often used for initial type rating, recurrent training, emergency procedures, crm training. Of those, initial type rating and recurrent training are not what LogTen Pro is typically brought in for.
What can AviaSIM Pro do that LogTen Pro cannot?
AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook, Currency tracking, Report generation, Cloud sync.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AviaSIM Pro: What does an AviaSIM flight experience include?

An AviaSIM session puts you in a full-size commercial aircraft cockpit with 180-degree high-definition displays. You learn how airliners work, handle the controls, and experience takeoff, cruising, and landing under instructor guidance.

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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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AviaSIM Pro: How long are AviaSIM sessions and what are the pricing options?

AviaSIM offers sessions ranging from 60 minutes (Discovery Package at $179) to 240 minutes (Pilot Introductory Program at $549). A Fear of Flying Therapy program with 97% success rate costs $389.

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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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AviaSIM Pro: Where are AviaSIM locations available?

As of 2026, AviaSIM operates in 30+ cities worldwide including Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Orlando, with new openings planned in Raleigh, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.

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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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AviaSIM Pro: Can multiple people participate in a single AviaSIM session?

Yes. The Duo Package ($219 for 60 minutes) allows two people to share the cockpit experience together, and up to three free observers can watch from the cockpit.

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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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