Comparison

Engbird vs The Pit Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Engbird

Monitor environmental conditions like temperature and humidity with smart sensors. View real-time and historical data, export it, and manage multiple devices and users. Supports various sampling intervals and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature and humidity display
  • Configurable sampling intervals
  • Historical data viewing (day, week, month, year)
  • CSV data export
  • Multi-sensor and multi-user support
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Engbird is the easiest way to monitor the environmental conditions affecting the things you care about. Quickly pair the app with our Temperature & Humidity Smart Sensors and enjoy the sleek interface for viewing current and past conditions.It supports the following features: - Displays Temperature & Humidity in real-time. - The sampling interval can be configured for 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 30min, record length up to 30000. - Can easily view historical data by day, week, month, year, and can export historical data in csv format. - Support a mobile phone to access multiple sensors, you can also access multiple mobile phones with the same sensor - Multi-language support: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese.

About

The Pit Log

Track vehicle maintenance, modifications, and fuel consumption. Organize your garage with detailed logs for services, parts inventory, and performance stats. Data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Track vehicle services and costs
  • Log all vehicle modifications
  • Monitor fuel consumption and MPG
  • Manage parts inventory with alerts
  • Customize quick view stats
  • Export data to XLSX
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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The Pit Log is the ultimate vehicle maintenance and modification tracker for DIY enthusiasts. Whether you're managing a daily driver, a weekend project car, or an entire fleet, The Pit Log keeps every detail organized and at your fingertips. TRACK EVERY SERVICE Log oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and any other service your vehicle needs. Each record captures the date, mileage, cost, who performed the work, and any notes you want to remember. Never wonder when your last service was again. LOG MODIFICATIONS Keep a dedicated log of every modification you've made. From suspension upgrades to engine builds, track what was done, when, and what it cost. Build a complete history of your build. FUEL & CHARGING LOGS Track every fill-up or charging session with gallons pumped, total cost, and mileage. The Pit Log automatically calculates your average MPG or miles per percent for electric vehicles so you always know how your vehicle is performing. PARTS CABINET Manage your personal parts inventory right in the app. Track quantities, costs, units, and low stock alerts so you always know what you have on the shelf. Link parts directly to service records to track what you used and when. QUICKVIEW STATS BAR Customize up to 3 stats to display at a glance on each vehicle's page. Choose from average MPG, lifetime spend, total services, last service date, current mileage, and more. EXPORT & BACKUP Export all your data to a clean, organized XLSX spreadsheet at any time. Your data is always yours — back it up, share it, or import it to another device whenever you need. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Make the app your own with a custom background color, photo, font color, and icon tint. Switch between light, dark, and system appearance modes. YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE Everything is stored locally on your device. The Pit Log does not collect, share, or sell your data. No accounts required, no subscriptions, no ads. The Pit Log is built by a car enthusiast, for car enthusiasts. Whether you're tracking a bone stock daily or a full-send build, The Pit Log keeps your garage organized the way you want it.

Screenshots

Engbird4 screens
The Pit Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Pit Log at 100% against Engbird's 13%. The Pit Log also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Engbird's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Engbird is free to download; The Pit Log costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Pit Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Engbird has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Engbird's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Pit Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Engbird ships an update every 6 weeks, The Pit Log every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Engbird versus The Pit Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngbirdThe Pit Log
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.8 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. LtdKevin Turner

Customer experience

Engbird

All ratings37 ratings
Positive13.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative78.4%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative75.8%

The Pit Log

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Engbird

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup after updates
  • Bluetooth connection issues, sensors not detected
  • Temperature and humidity values displayed incorrectly
  • Graph time scales do not match actual data
  • Sensor names not displayed in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add push notifications for temperature/humidity alerts
  • Improve graph functionality (zoom, customize, etc.)
  • Allow calibration of temperature and humidity sensors
  • Provide more detailed historical data export options
  • Add support for multiple sensors/devices in one view

The Pit Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Engbird

No in-app purchases

None

The Pit Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Engbird free?
Engbird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Pit Log free?
The Pit Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Engbird or The Pit Log?
The Pit Log is rated higher. Engbird averages 1.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while The Pit Log averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Engbird or The Pit Log have ads?
Neither Engbird nor The Pit Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Engbird or The Pit Log?
Engbird ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Pit Log every 6 days. Most recently, Engbird was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Pit Log on October 9, 2026.

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