Local 174 Journal vs ScribeWare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local 174 Journal
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174 Logbook is a mobile platform App for saving Daily Logbook information about hours worked, Companies worked for, Location, Dates worked and Notes about workday in a convenient location on your iPhone. it also keeps a running total of the hours worked and total days worked for each company in a PDF format for printing out when you need it (especially handy for checking your hours against quarterly reports from the hall and for filling out unemployment forms!) it also acts as a message delivery system for the 174 local in the form of push notifications. it is highly recommended you allow the push notifications after install to receive important updates and messages from your hall. it also has a link to the 174 website on the main page for contacting the Hall and for paying your dues. Thank You, Union Brothers Programming
ScribeWare
Streamline property inspections with a mobile app designed for speed and quality. Capture detailed information, unlimited media, and use voice-to-text for efficient reporting. Syncs automatically with desktop and team members, saving significant time per job.
- Capture property information
- Unlimited photos and video
- Voice-to-text for findings
- Set flags for review
- Automatic desktop sync
- Team synchronization
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Built by veteran home inspectors to improve the way we collect and communicate information to our clients, ScribeWare is the fastest and most flexible way to put together inspection reports so good they’ll build your reputation all by themselves. Built for speed as well as excellence, the ScribeWare mobile app captures property information, takes unlimited photos and video, uses voice-to-text to record findings, allows you to set flags for later review, and syncs automatically with your desktop and other inspectors. Our users report saving 30 to 90 minutes per job!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScribeWare at none against Local 174 Journal's shown. ScribeWare also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Local 174 Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local 174 Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, ScribeWare every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local 174 Journal | ScribeWare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Donald Schmidt | ScribeWare LLC |
In-app purchases
Local 174 Journal
No in-app purchases
ScribeWare
No in-app purchases
Questions
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