# Gamble Diary

> Log gambling sessions, trips, and financial results with reporting and archiving. (iPhone/iPad app by Donald Marcum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamble-diary/id582050335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Donald Marcum](https://appshunter.io/developer/582050338)
- Category: Lifestyle, Finance
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamble-diary/id582050335/reviews.md

## What is Gamble Diary?

Track your gambling sessions and trips effortlessly.  Designed for quick entry updates while you are playing.  Clearly see your results, noteworthy events, and remaining stake.  Easily advance to your next session (next buy-in or game).

View and email reports to help with tax returns, financial planning, and travel reminiscence!

No ads, no in-app purchases.

Features:

Tracking
- Create trips
- Configure multiple gamblers and stakes
- Track sessions and activities
- Record noteworthy events including photos, and share via mail, message, Twitter, Facebook, etc
- Start with a supplied list of activities and locations, then add your own
- Swipe to page through sessions

Reporting
- Create, view, and email PDF reports
- Selectable levels of detail
- Scope reports by date, player, location, game, notables
- Win-Loss reports for financial analysis or tax purposes (meets IRS reporting requirements)
- Review the outcome of different betting strategies or games (even for your online practice sites)

Archiving
- Save (archive) trip data to iCloud or locally
- Browse and load prior archives on all your iOS devices
- Combine archives

## Key features

- Track gambling sessions and trips
- Record noteworthy events with photos
- Generate PDF reports for financial analysis
- Archive data to iCloud or locally
- Configure multiple gamblers and stakes
- Swipe to page through sessions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamble-diary/id582050335/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Such an awesome app and a must need if you gamble!

*2024-09-08, version 2.11.001*

I decided to start playing high limit slots in 2023 and wanted a very detail oriented and organized app that would help me keep track of all my wins and losses in addition to W-2s. I have used this app extensively over the past year and have nothing but rave reviews, my year-end reporting was a breeze, and I also needed some additional assistance with one of my reports and the developer was extremely responsive and helpful by making an update with that request. Would highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Wonderful app, responsive developer

*2024-08-06, version 2.11.001*

Just wanted to drop a quick review of this app I’ve been using for a couple years now.  Works well, never any issues, and when I emailed the developer asking for a feature to be added he not only responded to my query but actually added the feature as requested!  

I love supporting small developers who actually care about their customer and can’t recommend this highly enough to anyone wanting to keep data on their play.

### 5/5 — Must Have App!

*2024-08-04, version 2.11.001*

I love this app, which was recommended by a  cruising casino friend! It’s great to be able to clone cruise ship casino trips so my favorite slots are already loaded, and it helps me remember which games are on which ship. Logging a gambling session is super fast and easy. I also appreciate being able to see my ongoing tab, and the color coding that indicates whether a trip or session is up or down is a nice touch.

The website’s FAQ section provides more detailed information. I use the “Notable” call out to note free play, participating in a slot pull, or hosting a slot pull.  That allows me to still record the slot played like usual.  For free play, I enter a starting value of $0, record the actual free play value in the free text notes section, then record the ending value of any cash I win. I also use the free text notes section to record my points. 

For the trip name, I include my points and the number of nights I cruised. I also add a trip for the end of the tax year and the end of the player’s points year with a summary of my stats.

The developer is very responsive, and the new update allowing reordering of trips and sessions is super helpful. I highly recommend this app!

### 5/5 — An invaluable resource

*2024-08-04, version 2.11.001*

I rely on this incredible app on every casino trip and greatly appreciate its ability to track with utmost precision each and every session, allowing not only for exceptional record-keeping but for personal assessment of gameplay.

### 5/5 — Real-time reality check!

*2020-07-06, version 2.6.004*

I use this app every time I gamble. Love it. I track every session for me, but just an end-of-day result from my wife. It’s fun and keeps us aware of how we’re doing over time.

### 1/5 — Trash....doesn’t work, or log. Scam

*2020-05-09, version 2.5.001*

Trash.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2020-02-27, version 2.5.001*

App will open but when I click on new trip or trip and sessions and nothing. Forced closed multiple times, restarted device. And nothing.

### 3/5 — Save issues

*2020-02-16, version 2.5.001*

I have to add a session 2-3 times before it saves. Could also use more options for machine number, tips, etc.

### 4/5 — App Crashes Even Before Opening ...

*2018-08-22, version 2.4.001*

Waiting to hear from the developer ... will update once I have a reply.

So far a VERY bad $3 bet.
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Update: Developer quickly responded and is submitting an a new version to the App Store ... will continue to update.
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Impressed with help from the developer ... app now works.

Have just begun to use ... it is for a select market, but for many of us who live in Las Vegas it is a must have ... I’m now moving my rating to 4 stars.

### 5/5 — Latest update is awesome

*2017-11-12, version 2.3.002*

I’ve had the app for a while and really like it.  You can be as detailed or simple as you want.  I contacted the developer with some items that were not working right and also asked for some changes to make entry easier.  I was contacted directly and the issues were fixed and the enhancements were done.  Excellent communication and awesome update.  Thanks much.

## Frequently asked questions about Gamble Diary

### What is Gamble Diary used for?

Gamble Diary is used to track your gambling sessions, trips, and financial results. It allows you to record noteworthy events, view win-loss reports for financial analysis or tax purposes, and archive your data.

### How much does Gamble Diary cost?

Gamble Diary is a paid application priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after the initial purchase.

### Does Gamble Diary have ads?

No, Gamble Diary is ad-free. The app description explicitly states 'No ads, no in-app purchases', ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What kind of reports can Gamble Diary generate?

Gamble Diary can generate detailed PDF reports with selectable levels of detail. These reports can be scoped by date, player, location, game, or notables, and include win-loss summaries suitable for financial analysis or tax purposes.

### Can I use Gamble Diary on multiple devices?

Yes, Gamble Diary supports archiving data to iCloud or locally. This allows you to browse and load prior archives on all your iOS devices, ensuring your data is accessible across your iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Gamble Diary updated?

Gamble Diary was last updated on August 3, 2024, with version 2.11.001. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions to improve the application.

### What is the age rating for Gamble Diary?

Gamble Diary has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for a wide audience, though its primary utility is for adults managing financial tracking related to gambling.

### What makes Gamble Diary stand out from other tracking apps?

Gamble Diary offers specific features for gambling tracking, including configuring multiple gamblers and stakes, recording events with photos, and generating reports that meet IRS reporting requirements. Its ad-free and no-in-app purchase model also provides a clean experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.11.001 — 2024-08-03

-Cloning a Trip is easier: There is now an option to copy over 0 to 3 Sessions' starting details
-Trips can now be reordered from the Trips screen (thanks Dominic, Laura)
-Sessions can now be reordered from the Trip screen 
-Reports can now be shared by means other than email 
-Notable Date and Description pickers moved further from bottom screen edge for easier use 
-Bugfix: Share Notable via text is once again including a photo if there is one. A URL preview is no longer attempted.
-Bugfix: Reports Page View no longer crashes the app

### 2.10.001 — 2023-03-30

-Notables Selections can now be added to, edited, and reordered. These changes are confined to the current trip (and trips cloned from the current trip.) (requested by Craig)
-The graphs viewable from within a Session now includes a reference line for the gambler's stake.
-Reports now include the location of sessions if Detail level is chosen. (requested by Scott)
-The remaining stake for the session(s) is recalculated if the gambler or their stake changes.
-When creating or editing a Report Scope's Activities there is now an option to sort the long list of possible choices before selection begins.
-When running a Report the output filename is not allowed to contain '/' ie subdirectories.

### 2.9.002 — 2022-02-18

-Graphs are now included in Reports.
-A graph is also viewable from within a Session that reflects the current Trip, current Gambler.
-Permission to access Photos (for associating with Session Notable Events by time stamp) is more rigorously checked. This was causing the app to hang at launch if permission had not been granted (starting with iOS 15). Fixed.

### 2.8.001 — 2021-09-15

-Each Report Scope remembers its last associated Output Filename, so you don't have to Select a Filename each time.
-Creating a large report now shows an activity indication instead of blocking the user interface.
-Reports Select scrolls to previously selected Filename
-Date pickers will revert to classic Wheels style if supported
-A cloned trip now correctly initializes the remaining stake balance of the first session
-Other minor improvements

### 2.7.001 — 2020-12-02

-Improved Report viewer
-Improved appearance in Dark Mode
-Default Report Scopes improved: generalized, no longer scoped to a named Person so no customization required
-App Review will be occasionally requested
-Other minor improvements

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