Section K vs Captain’s Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Section K
Engage with your interactive Tribble companion, translating its trills and assigning it to various mission modes. Locate disguised Klingon agents, protect sensitive intelligence, or even use its auxiliary function to playfully alert friends.
- Interactive Tribble companion
- Translation software
- Locate Klingon agents
- Protect sensitive intelligence
- Tribble modes: At Ease, On Duty, Watchdog
- Auxiliary prank function
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Science Division has developed translation software, available for download to your PADD (Personal Access Display Device), which will allow you to communicate with your Star Trek™ Interactive Tribble, available at ScienceDiv.com! With the Section K-7 app, you can join the covert operation tasked with locating disguised Klingon agents with anti-Federation sympathies. Pair with and name your Tribble, choose your ship, and assign your Tribble to different modes to carry out your mission: At Ease: Your Tribble is not searching for Klingons. It will trill to acknowledge you when you interact with it. When left alone, your Tribble will continue to trill, but will do so less frequently to avoid irritating its human companion. On Duty: Your Tribble will begin actively seeking Klingon agents. Pass it around to determine who is an ally, and who is an enemy among us. Watchdog: Starfleet is entrusting you with sensitive Federation intelligence, which must be secured at all times. If you must leave data unattended, set your Tribble on top of the object that you wish to protect. If a Klingon agent attempts to retrieve that object, your Tribble will alert you! Oh, and we’re not supposed to tell you this, but the practical jokers at Science Division programmed an auxiliary translation function into the software on your PADD. It triggers your Tribble to scream at anyone in close proximity. So, technically, you can set it off on your friends. Do not abuse this. Good luck, recruit! The fate of the Federation is in your hands! © 2020 Science Division LLC. All rights reserved. TM & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK™ and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Captain’s Log
This app transforms your device into a futuristic command center for space exploration fans. It offers tools for date conversion, 3D starship viewing, personal logging, and engaging quizzes, all within a sci-fi interface. Enjoy offline access and customization for an immersive experience.
- Stardate Converter with custom epochs
- 3D Starship Viewer with AR previews
- Captain & Crew Profile creation
- Personal Captain's Log with Markdown
- Memory Card Simulator challenges
- Dynamic Galactic Quiz
- Daily Mission Engine for habit tracking
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Captain's Log: Stardate is a Star Trek–inspired sci-fi command center for captain logs, stardate conversion, 3D starships, Academy simulations, Star Chart missions, space journals, memory games, quiz challenges, Dilithium rewards, Latinum unlocks, ranks, badges, and Starfleet-style roleplay. Search captain log, stardate app, Star Trek logbook, Starfleet bridge, space journal, sci-fi diary, starship game, Kobayashi Maru training, or galaxy logbook—your command console is ready. Turn your device into a futuristic captain's console. Record milestones as mission logs, convert calendar dates into stardates, explore detailed 3D starship models, run Academy command simulations, plot courses on the Star Chart, browse the scenario Archive, complete daily missions, play memory and quiz games, earn Dilithium and Latinum, unlock command ranks, and build your own Star Trek–inspired space diary. Made for Star Trek fans, sci-fi writers, RPG players, and space explorers. STARDATE CONVERTER Convert calendar dates into stardates with a clean galactic date tool. Ideal for Star Trek worldbuilding, RPG notes, fan logs, timelines, and sci-fi writing. CAPTAIN'S LOG & SPACE JOURNAL Write daily captain logs, mission notes, personal reflections, achievements, creative entries, and fictional expedition records. A starship-inspired interface makes your sci-fi diary feel like a real Starfleet command archive. ACADEMY COMMAND SIMULATIONS Train with Star Trek–inspired Academy scenarios—including Kobayashi Maru–style no-win tests, ethical crises, engineering emergencies, diplomacy, and tactical uncertainty. Brief, decide under pressure, debrief, explore the Star Chart and Archive, and fly your duty ship from the Fleet Hangar. 3D STARSHIP HANGAR & COLLECTION Explore 3D starships in a premium hangar. Rotate, zoom, inspect, and collect ships, sounds, and cosmetics. Unlock vessels with Dilithium or Latinum for Academy warp approaches—great for Star Trek fleets and starship fans. DAILY MISSIONS Complete daily space missions and command objectives. Build habits, return to your logbook, and collect rewards on a Starfleet-style duty roster. MEMORY GAME & GALACTIC QUIZ Train focus with a sci-fi memory card game and themed decks, then tackle astronomy and starship trivia. Earn badges and prove your Starfleet knowledge. DILITHIUM, LATINUM & RANKS Earn Dilithium and Latinum, unlock achievements, and rise through command ranks—a lightweight space RPG, habit tracker, and Star Trek captain simulator. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Stardate converter for space timelines and creative logs • Captain's logbook for journaling and mission notes • Academy simulations, Star Chart, and scenario Archive • Kobayashi Maru and command-crisis training • 3D starships, Fleet Hangar, and collectible content • Daily missions for habits and motivation • Memory game and quiz for focus and trivia • Dilithium, Latinum, ranks, badges, and rewards • Premium UI inspired by Star Trek / Starfleet consoles • Offline-friendly journal for logging anywhere • Built for Star Trek fans, writers, RPG players, and space lovers USE IT YOUR WAY Log achievements as missions, turn any day into a stardate entry, run Academy simulations, plan voyages, play memory challenges, test sci-fi knowledge, explore starships, and earn rewards. PREMIUM COMMAND ACCESS Start free. Premium / Pro unlocks sealed Academy scenarios, customization, rewards, expanded starship content, and a richer Star Trek–inspired command experience. Optional in-app purchases may apply. BEGIN YOUR COMMAND Download Captain's Log: Stardate to convert stardates, write logs, run Academy simulations, explore 3D starships, play games, earn Dilithium, unlock ranks, and take the bridge. Live the Star Trek fantasy on your personal starship bridge every day—log, train, explore, and command. Bring Star Trek energy to every log and simulation. Privacy Policy: https://cevik10.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cevik10.github.io/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Captain’s Log at 5.0 against Section K's 3.9. Captain’s Log also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). Section K's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Captain’s Log sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Section K asks for nothing beyond the download.
Captain’s Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Section K has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Section K's written reviews are positive against 100% of Captain’s Log's.
Section K ships an update every 16 months, Captain’s Log monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Section K | Captain’s Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 407 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Science Division LLC | Hakan Cevik |
Customer experience
Section K
Captain’s Log
In-app purchases
Section K
No in-app purchases
Captain’s Log
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Latinum Slips$0.99
- 80 Dilithium$0.99
- 500 Dilithium$2.99
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- 1200 Dilithium$3.99
- Latinum Strip$4.99
- 2500 Dilithium$7.99
- Latinum Bars$9.99
- Latinum Brick$19.99
- Fleet Admiral$79.99









