# Lognote vs TIME REC.

The clearest difference is rating: Lognote at 4.6 against TIME REC.'s 3.8. Lognote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lognote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TIME REC. sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lognote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lognote has 51 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Lognote's written reviews are positive against 75% of TIME REC.'s.

Lognote ships an update weekly, TIME REC. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lognote | TIME REC. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lognote-quick-notes/id1591743668/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-rec-record-your-time/id6472043469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Stolte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549556506) | [Yoshinori Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685599976) |

## What reviewers say

### Lognote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lognote-quick-notes/id1591743668)

Effortlessly create precise, timestamped notes for work, projects, and time-critical tasks. Organize, search, and export your information with ease. Premium features offer photo attachments, location data, and enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Timestamped notes, Customizable groups, Search and filter, Pre-set phrases, Export options (PDF, TXT, CSV, JSON), Audit log, Auto backup

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lognote Pro Lifetime | $200.00 | one-time |


### TIME REC.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-rec-record-your-time/id6472043469)

Easily log any activity with timestamps for better personal record-keeping. Track everything from meals and exercise to study sessions and shopping trips. This app helps you manage your time effectively by providing a simple way to record your daily events.

**Highlights:** Log any activity with timestamps, Versatile for various record-keeping needs, Simple and intuitive interface, Track meals, exercise, study, and more, Effective time management tool

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| 2 Months Plan | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| 3 Months Plan | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Plan | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Plan | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lognote free?

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

### Is TIME REC. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lognote or TIME REC.?

Lognote is rated higher. Lognote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while TIME REC. averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lognote or TIME REC. have ads?

TIME REC. shows ads; Lognote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lognote or TIME REC.?

Lognote ships an update weekly, and TIME REC. every 4 days. Most recently, Lognote was updated on October 18, 2026 and TIME REC. on September 21, 2026.

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