Portal Timer vs Captain’s Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Portal Timer
This app helps Ingress players manage portal cooldowns with multiple timers, mod calculations, and custom notifications. It offers features like automatic Ingress launching and burn-out timer calculations. Supports widgets and faction-specific time differences.
- Multiple portal cooldown timers
- Automatic mod rarity calculation
- Customizable notifications
- Automatic Ingress launch
- BurnOut Timer with hack count tracking
- Widget support
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PortalTimer is a companion timer for Ingress agents. Put one panel per hacked portal and count three things at once: the time until you can hack again, the hacks you have left, and the four-hour burn-out. Features - One panel per portal: name, faction and four mod slots - Cooldown: 5 minutes on enemy portals / 3 on friendly ones, shortened by the rarity of your Heat Sinks - Hack count: 4 plus your Multi-hacks; the counter turns to the warning colour past 3/4 of the limit - Burn-out: after the cooldown of the hack that reached the limit, the panel becomes a four-hour bar (auto-start is a setting) - Sojourner (23 h 30 min), Virus and Drone (1 h each) timers - Local notifications and haptics when a timer ends - Home Screen (small, medium) and Lock Screen widgets; start and stop timers from the widget - Two looks: eXotic (Ingress Prime style hex badge) and Circle (ring) - Portal panels live in your iCloud and follow you to your other iPhones No account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics. Donations are optional in-app purchases that unlock nothing. PortalTimer is an unofficial app, unrelated to Niantic, and never connects to the game.
Captain’s Log
This app transforms your device into a futuristic command center for space exploration fans. It offers tools for date conversion, 3D starship viewing, personal logging, and engaging quizzes, all within a sci-fi interface. Enjoy offline access and customization for an immersive experience.
- Stardate Converter with custom epochs
- 3D Starship Viewer with AR previews
- Captain & Crew Profile creation
- Personal Captain's Log with Markdown
- Memory Card Simulator challenges
- Dynamic Galactic Quiz
- Daily Mission Engine for habit tracking
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Captain's Log: Stardate is a Star Trek–inspired sci-fi command center for captain logs, stardate conversion, 3D starships, Academy simulations, Star Chart missions, space journals, memory games, quiz challenges, Dilithium rewards, Latinum unlocks, ranks, badges, and Starfleet-style roleplay. Search captain log, stardate app, Star Trek logbook, Starfleet bridge, space journal, sci-fi diary, starship game, Kobayashi Maru training, or galaxy logbook—your command console is ready. Turn your device into a futuristic captain's console. Record milestones as mission logs, convert calendar dates into stardates, explore detailed 3D starship models, run Academy command simulations, plot courses on the Star Chart, browse the scenario Archive, complete daily missions, play memory and quiz games, earn Dilithium and Latinum, unlock command ranks, and build your own Star Trek–inspired space diary. Made for Star Trek fans, sci-fi writers, RPG players, and space explorers. STARDATE CONVERTER Convert calendar dates into stardates with a clean galactic date tool. Ideal for Star Trek worldbuilding, RPG notes, fan logs, timelines, and sci-fi writing. CAPTAIN'S LOG & SPACE JOURNAL Write daily captain logs, mission notes, personal reflections, achievements, creative entries, and fictional expedition records. A starship-inspired interface makes your sci-fi diary feel like a real Starfleet command archive. ACADEMY COMMAND SIMULATIONS Train with Star Trek–inspired Academy scenarios—including Kobayashi Maru–style no-win tests, ethical crises, engineering emergencies, diplomacy, and tactical uncertainty. Brief, decide under pressure, debrief, explore the Star Chart and Archive, and fly your duty ship from the Fleet Hangar. 3D STARSHIP HANGAR & COLLECTION Explore 3D starships in a premium hangar. Rotate, zoom, inspect, and collect ships, sounds, and cosmetics. Unlock vessels with Dilithium or Latinum for Academy warp approaches—great for Star Trek fleets and starship fans. DAILY MISSIONS Complete daily space missions and command objectives. Build habits, return to your logbook, and collect rewards on a Starfleet-style duty roster. MEMORY GAME & GALACTIC QUIZ Train focus with a sci-fi memory card game and themed decks, then tackle astronomy and starship trivia. Earn badges and prove your Starfleet knowledge. DILITHIUM, LATINUM & RANKS Earn Dilithium and Latinum, unlock achievements, and rise through command ranks—a lightweight space RPG, habit tracker, and Star Trek captain simulator. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Stardate converter for space timelines and creative logs • Captain's logbook for journaling and mission notes • Academy simulations, Star Chart, and scenario Archive • Kobayashi Maru and command-crisis training • 3D starships, Fleet Hangar, and collectible content • Daily missions for habits and motivation • Memory game and quiz for focus and trivia • Dilithium, Latinum, ranks, badges, and rewards • Premium UI inspired by Star Trek / Starfleet consoles • Offline-friendly journal for logging anywhere • Built for Star Trek fans, writers, RPG players, and space lovers USE IT YOUR WAY Log achievements as missions, turn any day into a stardate entry, run Academy simulations, plan voyages, play memory challenges, test sci-fi knowledge, explore starships, and earn rewards. PREMIUM COMMAND ACCESS Start free. Premium / Pro unlocks sealed Academy scenarios, customization, rewards, expanded starship content, and a richer Star Trek–inspired command experience. Optional in-app purchases may apply. BEGIN YOUR COMMAND Download Captain's Log: Stardate to convert stardates, write logs, run Academy simulations, explore 3D starships, play games, earn Dilithium, unlock ranks, and take the bridge. Live the Star Trek fantasy on your personal starship bridge every day—log, train, explore, and command. Bring Star Trek energy to every log and simulation. Privacy Policy: https://cevik10.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cevik10.github.io/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Captain’s Log at 5.0 against Portal Timer's 4.0. Portal Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Portal Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Captain’s Log sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Captain’s Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Portal Timer ships an update weekly, Captain’s Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Portal Timer | Captain’s Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroshi Nomura | Hakan Cevik |
Customer experience
Portal Timer
Captain’s Log
In-app purchases
Portal Timer
- Donation(Bronze)$0.99
- Donation(Silver)$4.99
- Donation(Gold)$19.99
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- Donation(Platinum)$59.99
- Donation(Onyx)$99.99
Captain’s Log
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Latinum Slips$0.99
- 80 Dilithium$0.99
- 500 Dilithium$2.99
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- 1200 Dilithium$3.99
- Latinum Strip$4.99
- 2500 Dilithium$7.99
- Latinum Bars$9.99
- Latinum Brick$19.99
- Fleet Admiral$79.99









