Comparison

LogBook Evident vs Forney PRO

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

Head to head
About

LogBook Evident

This app allows users to easily capture notes and inspection data on the go, with the ability to attach photos for clarity. It syncs seamlessly with a cloud-based system for secure storage and team collaboration, eliminating the need for physical clipboards.

Highlights
  • Create operational notes
  • Capture inspection data
  • Attach photos to notes
  • Offline data collection
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Team collaboration
Features
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NOTES ON THE MOVE Evident makes it easy to collect data and photos to store safely in the cloud. Be more productive with Evident, LogBook’s mobile app. Designed specifically to make capturing notes and inspections on the move easier and more organized. The easy to use interface keeps things simple. Add basic notes to specific logs with ease. Capture a photo to bring clarity to your notation. No more bulky clipboards to carry around during your inspections. Build out your streamlined inspection templates within LogBook for Evident. Evident pulls them in for quick access in the palm of your hand. Touch and go functionality makes inspections go smoother. Capture in depth notes for team collaboration. Take and attach photos throughout your inspection to provide every visual detail. No more guessing, everything is made clear. Sync your notes and inspections directly into LogBook where they are stored securely in the cloud and accessible to your team from anywhere in the world. With EVIDENT you can: • Create operational notes and capture inspection data on the move with or without internet connectivity • Take pictures and attach them to your notes and your inspections • Sync your notes and photos in the cloud with LogBook • Stay organized and connected to your team within LogBook Don’t have a LogBook account? Visit https://trylogbook.com/ to learn more about how LogBook can help your organization increase productivity and communicate more efficiently. LogBook is a safe way to collect, organize, store and share operational notes and inspections. Easily build logs for documentation and collaboration within your organization. Create custom templates to make your processes more streamlined. RECORD Easily record important notes throughout the day with Evident. This easy to use mobile app is a must have for all industries that do any type of periodic inspection. CAPTURE Capture photos and attach them to your notes. Share them with the team to provide a clearer picture. SYNC Sync your notes, photos, and inspections directly into LogBook. Now everything is in one place and easy to find.

About

Forney PRO

Features
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Forney HD Flame Detector mobile app. Use this paid app to monitor and tune your Forney HD Flame Detector. Clear indication of flame on and flame off status. This app requires the Forney HD Flame detector hardware. This product is available by calling 800-356-7740. When a bluetooth connection is established between your iPhone or iPad and the Forney Flame detector this app indicates the presence of a flame for safety monitoring. The user is also able to view details of flame intensity across a range of frequencies in both the IR and UV spectrums. The app will display settings for flame discrimination (when multiple burners are present) and allow the user to tune set points for pick up and drop out of the safety relays. Using a high speed signal processor, allows specification of frequency windows to within 2 Hz resolution. The Forney HD Flame detector is agency approved for use in a wide range of industries. Any system faults are clearly displayed in the app for easy diagnosis by the user. The Forney HD Pro app, allows the user to modify the flame detector settings. This capability is also password protected.

Screenshots

LogBook Evident4 screens
Forney PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LogBook Evident at Free against Forney PRO's $299.99. LogBook Evident also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

LogBook Evident is free to download; Forney PRO costs $299.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LogBook Evident ships an update every 2 weeks, Forney PRO every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LogBook Evident versus Forney PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogBook EvidentForney PRO
PriceFree — better$299.99
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoozer Software, Inc.Forney Corporation

In-app purchases

None

LogBook Evident

No in-app purchases

None

Forney PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LogBook Evident free?
LogBook Evident is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forney PRO free?
Forney PRO costs $299.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LogBook Evident or Forney PRO have ads?
Neither LogBook Evident nor Forney PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LogBook Evident or Forney PRO?
LogBook Evident ships an update every 2 weeks, and Forney PRO every 8 months. Most recently, LogBook Evident was updated on October 10, 2026 and Forney PRO on September 30, 2026.

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