Comparison

Paddle Log vs Wild

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Log paddling trips
  • Copy and edit past activities
  • Export trip data
  • Manage PAQS qualifications
  • Renew qualifications
  • Accept assessor assessments
Features
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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.

About

Wild

Explore Australia's wilderness with this adventure magazine app. Access in-depth features and stunning photography from renowned adventurers. Purchase single issues or subscribe for regular updates on wilderness pursuits.

Highlights
  • In-depth wilderness features
  • Stunning adventure photography
  • Purchase single digital issues
  • Subscribe for regular updates
  • Manage subscriptions via iTunes
Features
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Expand your horizons with Australia’s longest running wilderness adventure magazine. With in-depth features and stunning photographs from some of the world’s greatest adventurers, WILD will keep you up-to-date on all aspects of wilderness pursuits. By downloading WILD, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): β€’ Single issue: AU$7.99 β€’ 1 year subscription (4 issues per year): AU$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.adventureentertainment.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.adventureentertainment.com/privacy

Screenshots

Paddle Log4 screens
Wild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle Log at none against Wild's 25. Paddle Log also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Wild sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Paddle Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paddle Log ships an update every 3 months, Wild every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Paddle Log versus Wild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddle LogWild
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFree β€” betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaddle Australia LimitedAdventure Entertainment

In-app purchases

None

Paddle Log

No in-app purchases

25 purchases

Wild

One-time25
  • December 2021 - January 2022$5.99
  • February - April 2022$5.99
  • May - July 2022$5.99
Show 22 more
  • August - October 2022$5.99
  • November 2022 - January 2023$5.99
  • Issue 186$5.99
  • Issue 187, Autumn 2023$5.99
  • Issue 189, Spring 2023$5.99
  • Issue 188, Winter 2023$5.99
  • Issue 190, Summer 2023$5.99
  • Issue 192, Winter 2024$5.99
  • Issue 197$5.99
  • Issue 196$5.99
  • Issue 200$5.99
  • Issue 195$5.99
  • Issue 201$5.99
  • Issue 193, Spring 2024$5.99
  • Issue 202$5.99
  • Issue 191, Autumn 2024$5.99
  • Issue 194, Summer 2024$5.99
  • Issue 202, Summer 2026$5.99
  • Issue 201, Spring 2026$5.99
  • Issue 199, Autumn 2026$5.99
  • Issue 200, Winter 2026$5.99
  • Issue 198$5.99

Questions

Is Paddle Log free?
Paddle Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wild free?
Wild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paddle Log or Wild have ads?
Neither Paddle Log nor Wild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paddle Log or Wild?
Paddle Log ships an update every 3 months, and Wild every 5 months. Most recently, Paddle Log was updated on June 5, 2026 and Wild on September 20, 2026.

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