Wihkum vs Paddle Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Wihkum
This app provides a safety net for staff by instantly alerting trained responders and placing a voice call for help during emergencies like violence, fire, or medical incidents. Users simply press a button to activate the system, ensuring quick assistance without needing to remember contact details.
- One-touch emergency alert
- Voice call for assistance
- Alerts closest trained responders
- Sends email notifications
- Designed with schools and organizations
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The Wihkum app has been designed and developed in consultation with Schools, Organisations and Government Departments to create a SAFETY NET for all staff at work. In the event of a threatening situation (violence/assault), fire, accident or need for medical assistance - Staff can press the HELP button on their cell/mobile phone to activate the App. The App will immediately place a voice call for "Help/Assistance", alert the closest Trained "First Responders" and send an email to a Distribution List. Your Staff won't need to think about WHO to contact at a momentβs notice - they just need to press a simple button and Wihkum does the rest in an instant. To enrol into the Wihkum SAFETY NET and be a part of the community - please see your Schoolβs Administration or Organisation's Health & Safety Team to subscribe, download and enrol the App today. Safe Watch Globalβs core belief is "In a time of need the closest people around you will be the quickest to respond" - we believe Wihkum will HELP keep your Staff safe.
Paddle Log
A user-friendly logbook for recording paddling trips, designed to encourage consistent updates. Data can be exported for backup, spreadsheet use, or submission for Paddle Australia qualifications. The app also manages PAQS qualifications, including renewal and accepting new assessments.
- Log paddling trips
- Copy and edit past activities
- Export trip data
- Manage PAQS qualifications
- Renew qualifications
- Accept assessor assessments
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Paddle Log is user friendly logbook with the ability to copy and edit past activities. It will encourage users to keep their logbook current at all times on their mobile device. The data recorded is suitable for submission to Paddle Australia (PA) when applying for a PAQS qualification. The log can be exported in a format that can be used as a backup, manipulated in a desktop spreadsheet program or submitted with application for PAQS qualifications. Paddle Log also allows users to download details of their PAQS qualifications and be visually reminded of their expiry date. When an award is due for renewal, Paddle Log can renew the qualification directly from the app. Paddle Log can be used to accept an assessor's assessment for a new qualification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wihkum at 100% against Paddle Log's 33%. Paddle Log's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wihkum ships an update every 2 months, Paddle Log every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wihkum | Paddle Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 11.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safe Watch Global Pty Ltd | Paddle Australia Limited |
Customer experience
Wihkum
Paddle Log
In-app purchases
Wihkum
No in-app purchases
Paddle Log
No in-app purchases









