# Messages and Chat Export PDF vs Backtrack Location Logging

The clearest difference is rating: Messages and Chat Export PDF at 4.5 against Backtrack Location Logging's 3.0. Messages and Chat Export PDF also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 4). Backtrack Location Logging's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messages and Chat Export PDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backtrack Location Logging asks for nothing beyond the download.

Messages and Chat Export PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messages and Chat Export PDF has 4.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Messages and Chat Export PDF's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backtrack Location Logging's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messages and Chat Export PDF | Backtrack Location Logging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-and-chat-export-pdf/id1241178802/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-location-logging/id1582748126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGISET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/944123342) | [Adam Lechowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516046000) |

## What reviewers say

### Messages and Chat Export PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-and-chat-export-pdf/id1241178802)

Easily save and organize conversations from any messaging app into a single PDF or image. Automatically stitch screenshots or record scrollable chats as high-quality videos. Offers precision editing and private on-device processing for secure exports.

**Highlights:** Auto-stitch screenshots to PDF/image, Manual stitching and precision editing, Record scrollable chats as video, Trim, crop, and slow down video, Organize exports with folders, Export to JPG, PNG, or PDF

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messages Export Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward to learn
- 💡 Useful for documentation and record-keeping
- 🚀 Quick stitching of screenshots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Stitching issues and loss of work
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 🐛 Unreliable export functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when stitching multiple screenshots
- Exported PDFs have visible seams and poor quality
- Inability to rearrange screenshots after initial stitching
- Paid features not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually crop and edit stitched screenshots
- Support for multi-page PDF exports
- Improved workflow for organizing and stitching screenshots
- Better integration with cloud storage and photo libraries


### Backtrack Location Logging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-location-logging/id1582748126)

This app offers a private and open-source solution for logging your device's location history. It provides an alternative to cloud-based services, ensuring your data remains yours and is saved locally or to your iCloud Drive. You can easily pause, resume, and view your location history within the app.

**Highlights:** Privacy-centric location logging, Open-source solution, Local data storage options, CSV export for data visualization, In-app location history viewing, Configurable data collection frequency

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messages and Chat Export PDF free?

Messages and Chat Export PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backtrack Location Logging free?

Backtrack Location Logging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Messages and Chat Export PDF or Backtrack Location Logging?

Messages and Chat Export PDF is rated higher. Messages and Chat Export PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Backtrack Location Logging averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Messages and Chat Export PDF or Backtrack Location Logging have ads?

Neither Messages and Chat Export PDF nor Backtrack Location Logging shows ads.

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