RB Logbook rides on RosterBuster's name, but the logbook itself has struggled with reliability, support, and a price tag nearly double Wingman's. Here's the full picture.
Side-by-side on the features that matter most to airline and professional pilots.
| Feature | Wingman | RB Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | iOS, Android, Web — any device, no lock-in | iOS and Android apps. No web browser access. |
| Roster import | 400+ airlines via AIMS eCrew, Sabre, NavBlue RAIDO, CAE Crew Access, FLICA, PDC CrewConnex, CESAR, ARMS — built into the logbook app itself | 500+ roster formats via RosterBuster app — but requires a separate app, and integration between RosterBuster and RB Logbook has documented reliability issues |
| Regulatory compliance | FAA, EASA, UK CAA, GCAA, DGCA, GACA, CASA, HKCAD, NZCAA, CAAS + more. 50+ export formats. | Jeppesen, EASA, FAR, DGCA, TCCA. Narrower coverage for Middle East and Asia-Pacific authorities. |
| eGCA integration (India) | Direct eGCA portal integration, CA39 summary generation | Not available |
| Web access | Full logbook accessible from any browser on desktop or laptop | No web interface — mobile apps only |
| Data retention | Permanent — your data is never deleted, even during career breaks or lapsed subscriptions | When subscription expires, you cannot log new flights. Data remains but logbook is paused. |
| Migration support | White-glove migration — our team handles everything, including from RB Logbook | Self-service import from LogTen, MCC, Safelog. No dedicated migration team. |
| Support | Human support team with aviation knowledge. Direct email response. | Widely reported slow or no response from CAE support. Consistent theme in App Store and Play Store reviews. |
| Free tier | Up to 250 hours, all features, no credit card | 30-day trial only. Free tier for students removed for new signups. |
| Price (annual) | $59/year | €99.99/year (~$108) — nearly double |
| ACARS photo scan | Not available | ACARS photo import for OOOI times — useful but has been reported as unreliable in recent updates |
| Crew chat | Not available | Crew chat via RosterBuster app |
Wingman leads on the features that matter most. Here's where each has a genuine edge.
This is the most important difference. App Store and Play Store reviews for RB Logbook consistently report integration failures between RosterBuster and the logbook, roster import issues, and support tickets going unanswered for weeks. Your logbook is your aviation career in digital form — it needs to work every time. Wingman's roster import is built directly into the logbook app with no dependency on a separate product.
Wingman's roster import is native — AIMS eCrew, Sabre, NavBlue RAIDO, CAE Crew Access, FLICA, PDC CrewConnex, CESAR, and ARMS are all built into the Wingman app itself. RB Logbook depends on RosterBuster as a separate app for roster sync. When RosterBuster has issues, your logbook is affected. Two apps that need to talk to each other means two points of failure.
Wingman works on iOS, Android, and any web browser. RB Logbook has no web interface at all — you can only access your logbook from your phone. If you want to review hours on a laptop before an interview, print summaries from a desktop, or access your logbook from any device, Wingman gives you that flexibility.
Wingman Pro is $59/year. RB Logbook Premium is €99.99/year (~$108). Over a 10-year career, that's roughly a $500 difference. Wingman also offers a permanent free tier up to 250 hours. RB Logbook removed its free tier for new signups.
RosterBuster supports 500+ airline roster formats through its crew app. If your airline isn't on Wingman's supported list yet, RB Logbook's broader format coverage via RosterBuster may be relevant. Check Wingman's supported airlines list first — the gap is closing rapidly.
RB Logbook can scan ACARS printouts to extract OOOI times. This is a genuinely useful feature for pilots who want actual block times rather than scheduled times, though reviews indicate the feature has had reliability issues in recent updates.
For most airline pilots, Wingman is the safer and better-value choice. RB Logbook's concept is sound — a logbook paired with the world's most popular crew app — but the execution has not kept pace. Integration failures, vanishing support, and a price nearly double Wingman's make it hard to recommend without reservation. If your airline is on Wingman's supported list, the decision is straightforward. If it's not, check back — Wingman's airline coverage is expanding every month.
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