# SmartSignal vs The DadLog

The clearest difference is rating: The DadLog at 5.0 against SmartSignal's 1.5. The DadLog also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). SmartSignal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The DadLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartSignal asks for nothing beyond the download.

The DadLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartSignal has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 4% of SmartSignal's written reviews are positive against 0% of The DadLog's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartSignal ships an update every 13 months, The DadLog every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartSignal | The DadLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsignal/id1408372123/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dadlog/id6744559697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **4.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 129 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Empowerment Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605838244) | [daniel Modern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808179334) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartSignal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartsignal/id1408372123)

Access and control your security system remotely via your smartphone or tablet. View live footage and interact with your system from any location after creating an account and adding your device.

**Highlights:** Remote security system access, View live footage, Interact with security system, Create user account, Add security system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The DadLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dadlog/id6744559697)

This app assists fathers in custody disputes by documenting incidents, evidence, and parenting plan violations. It offers tools to professionally present information in court, including AI-powered rewriting and court-ready PDF exports.

**Highlights:** Log incidents with photos and timestamps, AI-powered professional rewrite tool, Court-ready PDF export, Attorney package builder, Court calendar with reminders, Parenting plan analyzer, Draft reply tool for co-parent messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DadLog Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartSignal free?

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

### Is The DadLog free?

The DadLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartSignal or The DadLog?

The DadLog is rated higher. SmartSignal averages 1.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while The DadLog averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SmartSignal or The DadLog have ads?

Neither SmartSignal nor The DadLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartSignal or The DadLog?

SmartSignal ships an update every 13 months, and The DadLog every 3 months. Most recently, SmartSignal was updated on September 21, 2026 and The DadLog on September 11, 2026.

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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.*