# Log This vs SimplyRead

The clearest difference is rating: SimplyRead at 5.0 against Log This's 2.3. SimplyRead also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Log This's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Log This sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimplyRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimplyRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Log This ships an update monthly, SimplyRead weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Log This | SimplyRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-this/id1180965547/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyread-ebook-reader/id6756316775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emidio Cunha](https://appshunter.io/developer/369173671) | [阳 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832378186) |

## What reviewers say

### Log This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-this/id1180965547)

Track expenses and maintenance for your household appliances, vehicles, and other items. Understand the total cost of ownership by logging costs, events, and notes over time. Optional features enhance tracking and sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Log expenses and maintenance events, Track costs for appliances, vehicles, and more, Add pictures, notes, and details, Calculate total cost of ownership, Optional: mileage/hours tracking, Optional: event scheduling, Optional: PDF/CSV sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### SimplyRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyread-ebook-reader/id6756316775)

Transform any text file into an audiobook using natural-sounding voices. Organize your library with folders, import files, and edit text directly within the app. Securely back up your collection with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Text-to-audiobook conversion, Natural voice reading, Adjustable speech rate, Integrated book search and download, Smart library with folders, Built-in text editor, iCloud Drive backup

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro User | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Log This free?

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

### Is SimplyRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Log This or SimplyRead?

SimplyRead is rated higher. Log This averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SimplyRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Log This or SimplyRead have ads?

Neither Log This nor SimplyRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Log This or SimplyRead?

Log This ships an update monthly, and SimplyRead weekly. Most recently, Log This was updated on September 18, 2026 and SimplyRead on September 15, 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.*