Comparison

B.Notes/Chat vs Seclog

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

Head to head
About

B.Notes/Chat

This app allows you to jot down ideas in a chat-like format, simulating a conversation with yourself. Customize your brainstorming partner with cute animal icons and organize notes with folders and tags. Share your thoughts easily via AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note-taking
  • Solo brainstorming with personas
  • Cute animal icons for personas
  • Folder and tag organization
  • AirDrop sharing
Features
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B.Notes is a simple application that records notes in a chat-like speech bubble. You can write out ideas that you come up with, and brainstorm by yourself. In solo brainstorming, you can set the persona as the peer you want to talk to. Key Features: - Cute animal icons for persona - Manages notes using folders and tags - Sends and receives notes via AirDrop

About

Seclog

This app offers a private journaling experience with a familiar social media interface. It allows users to express thoughts, track hobbies, and create photo diaries without public pressure. Enjoy a secure, customizable space for personal reflection and organization.

Highlights
  • Social media style timeline
  • Smart tag management
  • Flexible timestamp control
  • Passcode and biometric lock
  • 36 theme color options
  • Attach up to 4 photos per post
Features
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Love the familiar feel of social media, but tired of the noise and pressure? Seclog is your personal sanctuary. It offers the timeline interface you already know and love, but it’s strictly for your eyes only. No followers, no likes, no judgment—just a safe space to pour out your heart, track your fandoms, or keep a daily photo journal. 【Key Features】 ◆ Social Media Style Interface Enjoy a clean, intuitive timeline feed. Post your daily thoughts, memos, or rants in a format you are already familiar with, but completely private. ◆ Smart Tag Management Organize your thoughts effortlessly. Create your own tags and add them with a single tap—no need to type out hashtags every time. ◆ Flexible Timestamp Control You control the timeline. Edit dates to organize past memories or set future dates to pin important notes to the top of your feed. ◆ Total Privacy & Security Keep your secrets safe. Secure the app with a passcode or biometric lock (FaceID/TouchID) so no one can peek at your diary, even if you lend them your phone. ◆ Customize Your Vibe Make it truly yours with 36 stunning theme colors. Whether you prefer simple, cool, or cute, find the perfect look to match your mood. ◆ Rich Media Support Attach up to 4 photos per post. Perfect for "Oshikatsu" (fandom activities), travel logs, or food diaries. 【Perfect For...】 Venting & Mental Health: Safely express anger, anxiety, or stress without worrying about public attention. Fandoms & Hobbies: Create a dedicated feed for your favorite artists, characters, or hobbies. Digital Detox: Enjoy the habit of posting without the "social" anxiety or comparison. Private Journaling: Keep a secure record of your life, ideas, and memories. Anyone who wants a safe space to be themselves. Start your private timeline today. Download Seclog and experience the freedom of a social-media-style diary that listens, but never tells. Terms of Use:https://seclog-c106f.web.app/English/terms/ Privacy Policy:https://seclog-c106f.web.app/English/policy/

Screenshots

B.Notes/Chat4 screens
Seclog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: B.Notes/Chat at none against Seclog's shown. Seclog's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. B.Notes/Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Seclog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B.Notes/Chat ships an update every 2 months, Seclog every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
B.Notes/Chat versus Seclog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB.Notes/ChatSeclog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi AbeMasashi Inoue

Customer experience

B.Notes/Chat

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Seclog

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

B.Notes/Chat

One-time1
  • Beerware$1.99
4 purchases

Seclog

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Annual)7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium Plan$59.99

Questions

Is B.Notes/Chat free?
B.Notes/Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seclog free?
Seclog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do B.Notes/Chat or Seclog have ads?
Seclog shows ads; B.Notes/Chat does not.
Which is updated more often, B.Notes/Chat or Seclog?
B.Notes/Chat ships an update every 2 months, and Seclog every 5 days. Most recently, B.Notes/Chat was updated on September 26, 2026 and Seclog on September 24, 2026.

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