# MCBackup vs LogWhen

The clearest difference is price: MCBackup at Free against LogWhen's $4.99. MCBackup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). LogWhen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MCBackup is free to download; LogWhen costs $4.99 up front. LogWhen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. MCBackup asks for nothing beyond the download.

LogWhen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCBackup has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MCBackup ships an update every 3 months, LogWhen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MCBackup | LogWhen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcbackup-my-contacts-backup/id1218096409/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logwhen/id6759116033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravi Kotadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449250156) | [InContext Solutions, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876964108) |

## What reviewers say

### MCBackup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcbackup-my-contacts-backup/id1218096409)

Securely back up, transfer, and manage your contacts with ease. Recover lost numbers, remove duplicates, and sync your address book across devices.  This app offers a private, offline solution for all your contact management needs.

**Highlights:** One-tap contact backup, Transfer contacts easily, Recover contacts anytime, Duplicate contacts remover, Smart sync & management, Selective contact transfer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 Privacy and security
- 💡 Innovative contact management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔍 Unreliable contact restoration
- 🤯 Messed up contact lists

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Incorrect contact merging
- Backup files not working
- Contacts disappearing after use

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved contact backup and restore
- Better duplicate contact management
- Export to more file formats


### LogWhen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logwhen/id6759116033)

This app helps you remember important details by logging life as it happens. It connects context like who, what, when, and why, allowing you to retrieve information with clarity when needed. It focuses on providing simple, private, and context-aware memory recall without adding pressure.

**Highlights:** Unlimited logs and custom categories, Custom relationships and measurements, Notes and automatic draft saving, Manual search and filters, Calendar and heatmap views, Local-first storage and offline functionality, Cloud backup and sync (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MCBackup free?

MCBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LogWhen free?

LogWhen costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MCBackup or LogWhen?

LogWhen is rated higher. MCBackup averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while LogWhen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MCBackup or LogWhen have ads?

MCBackup shows ads; LogWhen does not.

### Which is updated more often, MCBackup or LogWhen?

MCBackup ships an update every 3 months, and LogWhen every 2 months. Most recently, MCBackup was updated on October 24, 2026 and LogWhen on October 16, 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.*