Comparison

Basic Logs vs Session8

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

Head to head
About

Basic Logs

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Basic Logs makes it quick and easy to track anything of interest to you. From food diaries to habit streaks to budgeting to time spent on activities. Simply create a log, add entries, and get insights with just a few taps. • Text, numbers, currencies, durations, notes, tags, flags. Use one or all of them. No setup required. • Browse entries in a list, visualize them in a calendar, or analyze them with charts and statistics. • Track hours and minutes, or whole days. • Flag entries of significance, tag entries to categorize them. • Add similar entries again with a quick swipe. • Easily search and filter entries and get all information of a particular moment. • Shortcuts! Automatically add an entry whenever you arrive at a location, tap an NFC tag, or complete a task in another app. The possibilities are endless. • Share logs and collaborate with friends and family. • No account creation. All data is stored locally on your device and, optionally, in your iCloud. And this is just the beginning. Basic Logs will only become richer in functionality while remaining simple and easy to use. I hope you’ll get as much joy and use out of this app as I do every single day. Happy logging!

About

Session8

This app helps coaches and tutors manage their schedules, clients, and finances. It allows for quick session scheduling, customer profile management, and instant contact options. Users can also download reports and track session balances.

Highlights
  • Schedule sessions quickly
  • Manage customer profiles and notes
  • Contact customers via email/SMS
  • Download session reports
  • Track session balances and payments
  • Calendar view for appointments
  • Dashboard alerts for daily tasks
Features
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Session8 is the easy-going app built just for coaches and tutors. From scheduling sessions to managing customer accounts, Session8 puts everything you need at your fingertips—so you can focus on what matters most: teaching. Key Features - Schedule Sessions in seconds, then see them at a glance - Create & Manage Customers with custom profiles and notes - Contact Customers instantly via email or SMS - Download Reports on demand to make smarter choices - Track Session Balances and handle credits/debits effortlessly - Calendar View so you never miss an appointment - Dashboard Alerts for today’s sessions and customers with low balances Whether you’re a solo tutor or run a thriving coaching practice, Session8 helps you stay organized, informed, and in control—every single day. Download Session8 now and transform the way you coach!

Screenshots

Basic Logs4 screens
Session84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Session8 at weekly against Basic Logs's every 2 months. Session8 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Logs ships an update every 2 months, Session8 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Basic Logs versus Session8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic LogsSession8
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllan JuenemannToki LLC

In-app purchases

None

Basic Logs

No in-app purchases

None

Session8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Logs free?
Basic Logs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Session8 free?
Session8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Logs or Session8 have ads?
Neither Basic Logs nor Session8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Logs or Session8?
Basic Logs ships an update every 2 months, and Session8 weekly. Most recently, Basic Logs was updated on October 1, 2026 and Session8 on September 24, 2026.

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