Comparison

Pre vs List Log

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

Head to head
About

Pre

Features
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Use or modify our built-in pre-start templates or create your own from scratch. The days of losing paperwork are all in the past. All completed pre-start PDFs can be viewed, exported, and backed up digitally to wherever you want. Pre-start OnTheGo formats your document to neatly fit on a single page, which enhances legibility and further reduces the possibility of losing important records. PDF Customization (side menu): Add company name, logo. Customize base color, text color and letter case of headings. Customize color coding options for responses (on PDF file). All templates can be edited, duplicated or deleted by 'swiping left' on the corresponding item in the list. Editing mode: Add/modify header information, checklist questions and prompts, comment and signature prompts. When all of the sections are green on the template editor page, the template will be usable. Note: When editing checklist items, you can add/edit a custom response specific to your requirements.

About

List Log

This app allows users to create detailed checklists that capture real data, not just simple checkmarks. It supports various field types like numbers, dates, photos, and links, ensuring every record is a dated, independent snapshot of observations and actions. Data can be exported for safekeeping and analysis.

Highlights
  • Capture real data: measurements, dates, photos, links
  • 11 field types for detailed entries
  • Each run is an independent, dated record
  • Export runs as PDF or CSV
  • Attach reference items like manuals and specs
  • Resume mid-job and edit completed runs
  • Checklist import and export
Features
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When did you change the lawn mower oil? When did you last fertilize the lawn? What supplies do you need to service the outboard engine? Most checklist apps are binary — Yes/No, Complete/Incomplete —and forget the details the moment you check the box. List Log is different. It captures actual data every run: measurements, dates, observations, photos, and links. Create a checklist once, run it as often as needed, and every run becomes its own dated, independent record — exactly what you found and did, yours to export and keep. WHO IT'S FOR • DIYers and tinkerers — vehicle maintenance, seasonal checks, home projects • Home gardeners and lawn care — mower upkeep, herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer records • Mechanics, boat owners, and hobbyists needing durable, exportable records • Small business owners and solo operators — safety inspections, facility walkthroughs, service logs REAL DATA, NOT JUST CHECKMARKS 11 field types for capturing what actually matters: Checkbox, Number, Short & Long Text, Date & Date/Time, Photo, Yes/No/N/A, List of Values, URL, and PDF The torque spec you hit, the fluid level you measured, the part you linked, the photo you took. Not just done or not done. EVERY RUN IS AN INDEPENDENT RECORD Design a checklist once, run it as many times as you need. Every run is saved as its own snapshot — even if you edit or delete the checklist later, what you recorded stays exactly as entered. Leave a run mid-job and resume later; every value auto-saves, no save button, no lost work. Export any run as PDF, or every run as CSV, whenever you want a copy that's fully yours. REFERENCE ITEMS: INFORMATION THAT SHOWS UP AUTOMATICALLY Attach fixed information to a checklist once — a service manual link, a torque spec, a parts page, a how-to video — and it appears automatically on every run, read-only. No copying, no searching. STAY ORGANIZED • Collections — group related checklists your way: by property, vehicle, boat, or however you work • Duplicate a checklist to build a variation without starting over • Name each run — tell "Spring Fertilizer" apart from "Fall Fertilizer" at a glance GET YOUR DATA OUT All runs are always viewable — free, forever. Export requires the one-time unlock: • PDF — a formatted record of any run: grouped sections, links, embedded photos, page numbers • CSV — every run for a checklist in one spreadsheet-ready file • Checklist export & import — back up or share a checklist design, import it into any copy of List Log READY-MADE TEMPLATES AT LISTLOGAPP.COM Download ready-to-import checklists — use as-is or customize: • Lawn Mower Maintenance (John Deere X300 Series) — 4 groups, 29 items, with reference links to parts, manual, and video • Fertilizer & Weed Killer Application — PPE- and weather-aware records tracking product, rate, and area treated • Weekly Safety Inspection — 6 groups, pass/fail and measured readings, photo documentation • Boating set — Float Plan, Pre-Trip Check, Routine Engine Maintenance, and Trip Log; vessel info set once, shown on every run • Starter Template — one example of every item type STAYS WITH YOU • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad — free for everyone • Family Sharing: one purchase covers your whole family • No account, no login — uses your existing iCloud account only • No tracking. No ads. Your data stays private. WHAT'S FREE, WHAT REQUIRES A PURCHASE Free — always, no time limit, no subscription: One checklist · Unlimited runs · Full viewing · iCloud sync · Collections · Named runs One-time purchase unlocks everything else: Unlimited checklists (including Duplicate) · PDF export · CSV export · Checklist import & export · Starter template Pay once. Own it forever. Supports Family Sharing. Because real recurring work deserves more than checkmarks.

Screenshots

Pre4 screens
List Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: List Log at weekly against Pre's every 14 months. 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. Pre sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and List Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre ships an update every 14 months, List Log weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pre versus List Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreList Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJob Safety OnTheGo Pty LtdLlanwit Creations LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pre

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription14 Days trial$6.491 Year
1 purchases

List Log

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Pre free?
Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is List Log free?
List Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pre or List Log have ads?
Neither Pre nor List Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pre or List Log?
Pre ships an update every 14 months, and List Log weekly. Most recently, Pre was updated on October 27, 2026 and List Log on October 23, 2026.

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