# Coaster vs LogRide

The clearest difference is price: LogRide at Free against Coaster's $8.99. LogRide also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (77% vs 41%). Coaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LogRide is free to download; Coaster costs $8.99 up front. LogRide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Coaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

LogRide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LogRide has 194 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Coaster's written reviews are positive against 77% of LogRide's.

Coaster ships an update every 5 months, LogRide monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coaster | LogRide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coaster-count/id1045063030/reviews) | **[4.5 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logride-theme-park-tracker/id1413056392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **194** |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 21 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Volker Sauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/638041324) | [PARKWIDE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413056391) |

## What reviewers say

### Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coaster-count/id1045063030)

Discover and track every roller coaster globally, whether stationary or traveling. Explore detailed listings by continent, country, park, or showman, complete with maps and directions. Access full offline functionality for on-the-go planning and searching.

**Highlights:** Global roller coaster catalog, Themed park and showman listings, Continent and country maps, Website and RCDB links, Offline capability, Search and filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LogRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logride-theme-park-tracker/id1413056392)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track your theme park visits, log attractions ridden, and explore detailed statistics about rides and parks. Connect with other enthusiasts, create custom lists, and revisit park history. Includes live wait times and support for over 4000 parks worldwide.

**Highlights:** Personal stats tracking, Attraction and park history, Live wait times, Custom list creation, Connect with other users, Trip reports, Coaster-specific stats

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LogRide Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LogRide Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Comprehensive tracking of rides and statistics
- 🎢 Extensive database of coasters and attractions
- 📱 Apple Watch integration for convenient logging
- 🆓 Robust free version with useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- 🔐 Subscription required for basic filtering features
- 📱 Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates
- 🎨 Recent UI redesign criticized for poor usability
- 🔍 Limited social features and profile visibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing stats page
- Login and account creation failures
- Attractions not appearing in custom lists
- Lists disappearing after creation
- App won't open - stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Defunct and closed attractions database
- Height requirements and wait time information
- Public/private user lists and top coaster rankings
- Leaderboards showing top riders per coaster
- Bulk selection for adding multiple rides


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coaster free?

Coaster costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LogRide free?

LogRide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coaster or LogRide?

LogRide is rated higher. Coaster averages 3.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while LogRide averages 4.5 from 194 ratings.

### Do Coaster or LogRide have ads?

Neither Coaster nor LogRide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coaster or LogRide?

Coaster ships an update every 5 months, and LogRide monthly. Most recently, Coaster was updated on October 16, 2026 and LogRide on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*