Comparison

The Log vs Potty Training Timer

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

Head to head
About

The Log

This app helps parents track potty training and elimination communication for babies and toddlers. It digitally logs potty times, offers reminders based on your child's patterns, and provides reports to understand their natural intervals. Stop guessing and become a potty pro with digital insights.

Highlights
  • Digital potty observation logging
  • Track baby signals and observations
  • Generate PDF reports of potty intervals
  • Set custom potty time alarms
  • Support for multiple babies
  • Free online classes
Features
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Stop over-offering and second-guessing yourself…and become a potty pro (or at least better than you were last week!) with this app. Whether you are potty training your toddler or doing elimination communication (EC or infant potty training) with your 0-18 month baby, you need this app! Observation time is key for knowing your little one’s natural timing intervals (how often s/he goes potty) and keeping track of any baby signals (or “peepee dances”) you see. But forget that printable log you got from my website! You can now digitally track how often your baby pees or poops during observation time, or potty training, with ease. If you’ve wondered: “How often does my baby pee or poop?” “When should I offer the potty to my little one?” “If I want to set a potty time reminder on my phone, how long should I set it for?” …The Log is your answer. No more paper printouts and chicken-scratch logging, no more guessing “how often does my little actually pee or poop?”…now you can simply open the app and, starting at either waking or feeding, track how often your baby or toddler goes. Then download a PDF of your results. *You can also take a note of your little one’s signals or other observations by long-pressing the activity button, as you go. After starting potty training, or if you’re doing EC…after a few hours of observation time (or a few days if you’re really inquisitive)…visit the Reports screen to easily see your baby’s intervals in graph or written format. Set a potty time alarm based on your baby’s actual timing intervals, so your smart phone can remind you throughout the day when to offer a “pottytunity” - or chance to go potty. If you have a toddler you’re potty training or wrapping up EC with, you can use this app to set an alarm based on your observations - welcome to your new potty training alarm app! Track one or more babies, keep the logs separate, and easily re-set the data to start a new observation sesh any time (I recommend you re-log your child’s rhythms every few months or so to keep it fresh!). Stop over-offering and second-guessing yourself…and become a potty pro (or at least better than you were last week!) with this app. Developed by me, Andrea Olson, author of Go Diaper Free and The Tiny Potty Training Book, whose 5 children were all out of diapers by walking, none requiring potty trained…a mom who has hardly had to change a poopy diaper and has saved over $10,000 in diapers across their babyhoods…you’re in good hands when it comes to observing your baby for elimination communication. Learn more at godiaperfree.com or via the app, itself. PS - if you’re stinking at potty training, learn more with the free classes inside the app. If you don’t know what EC is, it’s the natural alternative to diaper dependence and potty training, and it starts as early as birth to 18 months. It’s what people have done for all of human history, long before diapers were invented. We also have a free class and books on that.

About

Potty Training Timer

This app helps parents and caregivers manage the potty training journey for toddlers and preschoolers. It offers customizable timers, gentle reminders, and progress tracking to celebrate wins and identify patterns, making the process less stressful and more effective.

Highlights
  • Customizable potty training timer
  • One-tap logging for pees, poops, and accidents
  • Gentle, customizable reminders
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activity
  • Catch rate and dry stretch tracking
  • Accident pattern insights
  • Celebrations and rewards
Features
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Potty training is not just a milestone. It's a stretch of small wins, messy moments, and big patience, all packed into a few intense weeks. Sprout supports you through it with a simple potty-training timer, gentle reminders, and clear progress, so you always know when it's time to offer the potty and whether it's actually working. Sprout is designed for any parent or caregiver in the thick of toilet training, such as: Parents starting potty training for the first time Toddlers and preschoolers learning to use the potty Boys and girls building daytime dryness Families moving from diapers to underwear Nap-time and day-training routines Grandparents, nannies, and caregivers helping out Parents coordinating potty training with daycare Anyone restarting after a false start or regression If you need a potty-training app that reminds you when to offer the potty, celebrates the wins, and shows you real progress without the guesswork, Sprout was built for you. Key Capabilities at a Glance Simple potty-training timer that tells you when to offer next One-tap logging for pees, poops, accidents, and potty sits Gentle, customizable reminders with quiet hours and snooze Start-the-day and end-the-day training sessions Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activity for your timer Catch rate and best dry stretch tracking Weekly progress trends so you can see it working Accident pattern insights by time of day Ready-to-stretch nudges to gradually extend the interval Celebrations and rewards for every win Works fully offline Private and secure, your data stays on your device Potty training is not about pressure. It's about timing, encouragement, and consistency. Sprout helps you build a gentle routine so accidents become fewer and dry days become the norm, until your little one no longer needs the timer at all. Disclaimer Sprout is a personal potty-training and habit-tracking tool. It is not intended to replace professional medical, developmental, or pediatric advice. Every child develops at their own pace. Always consult your pediatrician or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your child's health and development. Privacy Policy: https://hussainmustafa.com/sprout-privacy-policy/ Support: https://hussainmustafa.com/sprout-support-2/ Terms Of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Log4 screens
Potty Training Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Potty Training Timer at 5.0 against The Log's 4.4. Potty Training Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). The Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). On price, ads 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. Potty Training Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. The Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Potty Training Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Log has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of The Log's written reviews are positive against 50% of Potty Training Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Log ships an update every 2 months, Potty Training Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Log versus Potty Training Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe LogPotty Training Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (20 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea Olson Productions LLCHussain Mustafa

Customer experience

The Log

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral27.8%
Negative11.1%

Potty Training Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Log

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Potty Training Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is The Log free?
The Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Potty Training Timer free?
Potty Training Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Log or Potty Training Timer?
Potty Training Timer is rated higher. The Log averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Potty Training Timer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do The Log or Potty Training Timer have ads?
Neither The Log nor Potty Training Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Log or Potty Training Timer?
The Log ships an update every 2 months, and Potty Training Timer daily. Most recently, The Log was updated on October 6, 2026 and Potty Training Timer on October 3, 2026.

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