# Logger Notes vs Check Mate EX

The clearest difference is rating: Logger Notes at 4.5 against Check Mate EX's 3.7. Logger Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Check Mate EX's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Check Mate EX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Logger Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logger Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Logger Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Check Mate EX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logger Notes | Check Mate EX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-notes/id1364248334/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mate-ex/id6471193129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Borror](https://appshunter.io/developer/917498898) | [Logical Software Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573628511) |

## What reviewers say

### Logger Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-notes/id1364248334)

This app allows you to send messages and notes to yourself, organizing them with chronological order and hashtags. It offers powerful search capabilities and secure on-device storage, with options to share data via AirDrop or Messages.

**Highlights:** Message yourself for notes and reminders, Chronological message ordering, Searchable messages with hashtags, Long-press actions for delete/search, Secure on-device storage, Share data via AirDrop/Messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Check Mate EX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mate-ex/id6471193129)

Create and reuse custom checklists for recurring tasks like camping trips. Organize items alphabetically or manually. Data syncs across devices, even offline.

**Highlights:** Create reusable checklists, Manual item arrangement, Alphabetical sorting, Offline data sync, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Mate EX | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logger Notes free?

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

### Is Check Mate EX free?

Check Mate EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Logger Notes or Check Mate EX?

Logger Notes is rated higher. Logger Notes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Check Mate EX averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Logger Notes or Check Mate EX have ads?

Neither Logger Notes nor Check Mate EX shows ads.

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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.*