Comparison

Logger vs Log Notebook

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

Head to head
About

Logger

This app helps you remember more by tracking places, times, thoughts, and information. Capture notes with precise timestamps and locations, then easily recall past events and details. Organize your logs into multiple lists and export your data for safekeeping.

Highlights
  • Timestamped notes
  • Log location and view on map
  • Compact user interface
  • Filter logs
  • Multiple lists
  • Export data as CSV
  • Change themes
Features
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Long-term memory gain! Track places, times, thoughts, and information. Capture your notes and know exactly when and where you wrote them. Recall a conversation from months ago. Track your expenses. Capture fleeting thoughts. Log random information, incidents, milestones, and daily habits. It's Logger! Logger Features: • Timestamped notes • Log your location and view it on a map • Easily identify when each log was written • View and edit logs in a compact user interface • Filter logs to find information quickly • Create multiple lists • Export data as a CSV file • Change themes Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-logger

About

Log Notebook

A simple, page-a-day digital notebook designed for daily writing without the hassle of file management. It's ideal for users who want a straightforward journaling experience without complex features.

Highlights
  • Page-a-day format
  • Simple interface
  • No file management
  • Daily writing focus
Features
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Log is a page-a-day notebook that’s great for writing without having to worry about file management. If you want to write daily but find other apps too complicated, Log is for you.

Screenshots

Logger4 screens
Log Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Log Notebook at none against Logger's 6. Log Notebook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Logger's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Log Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Log Notebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logger has 166 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Logger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Log Notebook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logger ships an update every 6 weeks, Log Notebook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Logger versus Log Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoggerLog Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (166 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdBrendan Aronoff

Customer experience

Logger

All ratings161 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative10.8%

Log Notebook

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Logger

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Date stamp on left side of data entries is centered in the middle of the text field.
  • Date stamp needs to also include the time stamp (maybe as an option).

Requested features

24 requests
  • iCloud sync/backup
  • PDF export option
  • Siri support
  • Add more fields with labels
  • Option to see Hours/Minutes since last log
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  • Option to see time between logs
  • Global search functionality
  • Ability to change date of entries
  • Customizable themes (colors and font)
  • Attach photos
  • Shortcuts for logging location
  • Work version for contractors
  • Search logs by date/day
  • Format to PDF and email
  • Account-bound licensing
  • 12-hour clock option
  • Sort notes and/or pin to top
  • Add more space between entries
  • Header row with date at midnight
  • Ability to change color bar gradient
  • Turn off color bar column
  • Font selection
  • Quantitative data capture (expenses, mileage, etc.)
  • Sync across multiple devices

Log Notebook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Logger

Subscriptions4
  • Logger Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription to Logger3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Logger Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Year
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  • Yearly subscription to Logger3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Logger Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Logger Premium$29.99
None

Log Notebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logger free?
Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Log Notebook free?
Log Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logger or Log Notebook?
Log Notebook is rated higher. Logger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Log Notebook averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Logger or Log Notebook have ads?
Neither Logger nor Log Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logger or Log Notebook?
Logger ships an update every 6 weeks, and Log Notebook fortnightly. Most recently, Logger was updated on October 29, 2026 and Log Notebook on October 21, 2026.

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