Comparison

Play vs Lately Log

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

Head to head
About

Play

Features
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■ Concept "Grow with the dragon in the real world!" ■ Overview ・Helps you make your effort a habit. ・Records your effort like the play time of a video game. ■ About Quests and Dragons ・In this app, what you want to work hard on is called a "Quest." ・You can create quests freely. The time you play a quest becomes the dragon's experience points. ・When the dragon evolves and reaches its final form, you should be just as strong! ■ Features ・You can set a timer for each quest. ・You can turn quest timer completion notifications ON / OFF. ・The Story feature lets you group quests by category. ・You can freely comment on quests. Try keeping track of your daily progress and insights. ・Consecutive play days and the number of attempts are also recorded to promote habit formation. ・Apple Watch — You can now start and stop quests from your wrist. ・Shortcuts — You can control quests from Siri and the Shortcuts app. ・Calendar — Registers your quest activity history to the calendar. Useful for looking back. ・Scheduled Notifications — Reminds you to start quests at set times. ・Webhook — You can use quest start and end as triggers. ・HealthKit — Activity time for quests designated as workouts is automatically recorded in Health. ・Data Backup — You can now export/import data. ・Dashboard — You can view daily play time in graphs. ・LiveActivity — You can check the remaining timer time on the Lock Screen. ・Don't-Do Quests — Now supports habits you want to quit, such as smoking and drinking. ■ Why I Made This ・I noticed my game play time exceeded 100 hours in a single month.  I thought if I could put the same effort into studying and sports, I could grow like a game character, so I created this app. ■ Character Design  Name: Zui  Twitter: https://twitter.com/zui_0

About

Lately Log

Features
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Ever wonder when you last washed your sheets, replaced your toothbrush, cleaned the fridge, washed the car, or handled that small maintenance task you keep forgetting? Lately Log is a simple tracker for low-frequency but important life tasks. It does not push daily streaks or add more pressure to your routine. It helps you remember when you last did something, how long it has been, and what may need attention soon. Use it to track: Home care: wash sheets, clean the fridge, clean AC filters, deep cleaning Personal care: replace toothbrushes, haircuts, nail trimming, towel changes Everyday health routines: checkups, dentist visits, weight checks Pet care: baths, deworming, vaccinations Car maintenance: car washes, service, tire checks Any small task you do not want to rely on memory for Why Lately Log? Many important things do not happen every day. A normal to-do list can feel too urgent, while habit trackers can feel too demanding. The real problem is simple: by the time you remember, too much time may have passed. Lately Log gives you a calmer way to keep life maintained: Record the last completion date for each item See exactly how many days have passed Check what is normal, due soon, or overdue Start quickly with ready-made templates Review your timeline and stats to understand your maintenance rhythm Set reminders for important items so they are easier to revisit It is not a heavy project management app, and it is not another daily checklist. It is a quiet memory system for the small things that make everyday life feel more cared for. Lately Log Pro offers a one-time unlock for long-term use, including unlimited records, advanced reminders, full template packs, monthly insights, local data export, and appearance customization. The free version still lets you experience the core tracking flow. Stop asking “When did I last do that?” Let Lately Log remember with you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lijunchenapp.com/LatelyLog-PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Play4 screens
Lately Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lately Log at none against Play's shown. Play's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lately Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play ships an update every 2 weeks, Lately Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Play versus Lately Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayLately Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIYASHI APPS俊辰 黎

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Play

One-time1
  • Ad-free$0.99
1 purchases

Lately Log

One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$2.99

Questions

Is Play free?
Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lately Log free?
Lately Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Play or Lately Log have ads?
Play shows ads; Lately Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Play or Lately Log?
Play ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lately Log monthly. Most recently, Play was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lately Log on October 24, 2026.

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