# Logger vs TapTimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapTimer at none against Logger's 6. Logger's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TapTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logger ships an update every 6 weeks, TapTimer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logger | TapTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-log-track-and-journal/id1479321094/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **166** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [HYUNWOO LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592216709) |

## What reviewers say

### Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logger-log-track-and-journal/id1479321094)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logger Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription to Logger | $2.99 | per month |
| Logger Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription to Logger | $14.99 | per year |
| Logger Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Logger Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and minimal design
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- ✨ Good for ADHD users
- ✅ Effective for symptom tracking
- 🤔 Retro feel is a bonus

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No iCloud sync/backup
- 💸 Expensive per-device purchase
- ⏳ Date stamp formatting issues
- ⏰ Time stamp not always visible
- ❓ No iMessage unsending log

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- iCloud sync/backup
- PDF export option
- Siri support
- Add more fields with labels
- Option to see Hours/Minutes since last log


### TapTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptimer/id1662752938)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logger free?

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

### Is TapTimer free?

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

### Do Logger or TapTimer have ads?

Neither Logger nor TapTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Logger or TapTimer?

Logger ships an update every 6 weeks, and TapTimer every 5 months. Most recently, Logger was updated on October 29, 2026 and TapTimer on October 30, 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.*