# Pdftool vs Logger

The clearest difference is price: Logger at Free against Pdftool's $1.99. Logger also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (166 vs 1). Pdftool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Logger is free to download; Pdftool costs $1.99 up front. Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pdftool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logger has 166 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pdftool | Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdftool/id1125833534/reviews) | **[4.6 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-log-track-and-journal/id1479321094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhiguang Han](https://appshunter.io/developer/994428398) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### Pdftool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdftool/id1125833534)

Easily manage, read, and annotate PDF documents with intuitive tools. Highlight text or images, crop, merge, and export pages. Optimized for large collections and supports keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation.

**Highlights:** Manage PDFs with tags and lists, Crop, erase, and merge pages, Highlight text and images, Export PDF pages, Batch operations, Keyboard shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-log-track-and-journal/id1479321094)

This app helps you remember more by tracking places, times, thoughts, and information. Capture notes with precise timestamps and locations, then easily recall past events and details. Organize your logs into multiple lists and export your data for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Timestamped notes, Log location and view on map, Compact user interface, Filter logs, Multiple lists, Export data as CSV, Change themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logger Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription to Logger | $2.99 | per month |
| Logger Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription to Logger | $14.99 | per year |
| Logger Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Logger Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and minimal design
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- ✨ Good for ADHD users
- ✅ Effective for symptom tracking
- 🤔 Retro feel is a bonus

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No iCloud sync/backup
- 💸 Expensive per-device purchase
- ⏳ Date stamp formatting issues
- ⏰ Time stamp not always visible
- ❓ No iMessage unsending log

**Reported bugs**

- Date stamp on left side of data entries is centered in the middle of the text field.
- Date stamp needs to also include the time stamp (maybe as an option).

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync/backup
- PDF export option
- Siri support
- Add more fields with labels
- Option to see Hours/Minutes since last log


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pdftool free?

Pdftool costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Logger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pdftool or Logger?

Logger is rated higher. Pdftool averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Logger averages 4.6 from 166 ratings.

### Do Pdftool or Logger have ads?

Neither Pdftool nor Logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pdftool or Logger?

Pdftool ships an update every 6 weeks, and Logger every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pdftool was updated on November 2, 2026 and Logger on November 3, 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.*