Comparison

DeskLodge vs Effortslog

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

Head to head

Streamlining Time Tracking

Free

📊 Productivity

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About

DeskLodge

Features

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The DeskLodge community app is for members of DeskLodge. The app is used by members to connect with the community via the message boards, search the members directory, book conference rooms and manage their membership, profile, and account.

About

Effortslog

Features

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Effortslog's Time-Tracking tool is your key to workplace competence and productivity. Revolutionize the way you manage time with our comprehensive features that simplify tracking, provide powerful data insights, and empower you to increase efficiency. Effortslog ensures you stay on top of your team's efforts, offering a user-friendly interface and robust reporting capabilities. Monitor, manage, and maximize productivity effortlessly with Effortslog. The key to workplace excellence is now at your fingertips. Stay ahead of the game – download Effortslog today!

Screenshots

DeskLodge4 screens

Effortslog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Effortslog at every 3 weeks against DeskLodge's every 3 months. Effortslog also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeskLodge ships an update every 3 months, Effortslog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

DeskLodge versus Effortslog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DeskLodge	Effortslog
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	29 MB	30 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	DeskLodge Ltd	Blue IT Systems GmbH

In-app purchases

None

DeskLodge

No in-app purchases

None

Effortslog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeskLodge free?

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

Is Effortslog free?

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

Do DeskLodge or Effortslog have ads?

Neither DeskLodge nor Effortslog shows ads.

Which is updated more often, DeskLodge or Effortslog?

DeskLodge ships an update every 3 months, and Effortslog every 3 weeks. Most recently, DeskLodge was updated on November 11, 2026 and Effortslog on November 4, 2026.