# LogRide vs Park Gems

The clearest difference is ads: LogRide at none against Park Gems's shown. LogRide also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 4) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). Park Gems's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LogRide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Park Gems sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Park Gems holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LogRide has 196 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of LogRide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Park Gems's.

LogRide ships an update monthly, Park Gems every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LogRide | Park Gems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logride-theme-park-tracker/id1413056392/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-gems/id6760616183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PARKWIDE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413056391) | [Daniel Hohler Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/412680210) |

## What reviewers say

### LogRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logride-theme-park-tracker/id1413056392)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track your theme park visits, log attractions ridden, and explore detailed statistics about rides and parks. Connect with other enthusiasts, create custom lists, and revisit park history. Includes live wait times and support for over 4000 parks worldwide.

**Highlights:** Personal stats tracking, Attraction and park history, Live wait times, Custom list creation, Connect with other users, Trip reports, Coaster-specific stats

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LogRide Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LogRide Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Comprehensive tracking of rides and statistics
- 🎢 Extensive database of coasters and attractions
- 📱 Apple Watch integration for convenient logging
- 🆓 Robust free version with useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- 🔐 Subscription required for basic filtering features
- 📱 Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates
- 🎨 Recent UI redesign criticized for poor usability
- 🔍 Limited social features and profile visibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing stats page
- Login and account creation failures
- Attractions not appearing in custom lists
- Lists disappearing after creation
- App won't open - stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Defunct and closed attractions database
- Height requirements and wait time information
- Public/private user lists and top coaster rankings
- Leaderboards showing top riders per coaster
- Bulk selection for adding multiple rides


### Park Gems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-gems/id6760616183)

Discover hidden details and secret experiences in theme parks. This app turns your park visit into an interactive game, helping you find overlooked attractions and complete quests. Build a journal of your discoveries and explore like a pro.

**Highlights:** Discover hidden gems and secret spots, Explore parks by location or category, Complete quests and level up, Build a personal gem journal, Smart discovery of nearby gems, Includes Disney and Universal parks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Park Gems Pass:All Disneyland Parks | $2.99 | per year |
| Park Gems Pass:Universal Orlando | $3.99 | per year |
| Park Gems Pass: All Disney World | $4.99 | per year |
| Park Gems Pass: All Parks Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Park Gems Pass: 1-Week Single Park | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LogRide free?

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

### Is Park Gems free?

Park Gems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LogRide or Park Gems?

Park Gems is rated higher. LogRide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Park Gems averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LogRide or Park Gems have ads?

Park Gems shows ads; LogRide does not.

### Which is updated more often, LogRide or Park Gems?

LogRide ships an update monthly, and Park Gems every 3 weeks. Most recently, LogRide was updated on October 29, 2026 and Park Gems on October 28, 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.*