Comparison

Basic Logs vs MyCGMLog

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

Head to head
About

Basic Logs

Easily track anything with customizable logs for food, habits, budgeting, and more. Visualize data with charts and statistics, and use shortcuts for automatic entry. Collaborate with others and store data locally or in iCloud.

Highlights
  • Customizable log types (text, numbers, currency, duration)
  • Data visualization (charts, statistics, calendar)
  • Entry tagging and flagging
  • Quick entry duplication
  • Location, NFC, and task-based shortcuts
  • Log sharing and collaboration
  • Local and optional iCloud data storage
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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

MyCGMLog

Features
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Track CGM Sessions with Confidence This app is designed to help you log and manage continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sessions with ease. Built with Dexcom users in mind, it also has the flexibility to support additional CGM types in the future. Whether you're monitoring transmitter usage or logging sensor performance issues, this app provides a reliable logbook to support your diabetes management. It keeps a record of transmitter serial numbers and sensor lot numbers - information often required when reporting issues - so it’s all in one place when you need it. Features include: • A timeline of all sensor sessions and transmitter usage • Countdown tracking for transmitter lifespan • Easy access to serial and lot numbers • Notes for documenting sensor performance or issues MyCGMLog does not connect to any medical device, sensor, or transmitter. It does not use Bluetooth, APIs, or any form of hardware integration. All information is entered manually by the user, making it completely safe to explore and test without affecting any real devices

Screenshots

Basic Logs4 screens
MyCGMLog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyCGMLog at every 3 weeks against Basic Logs's every 2 months. MyCGMLog also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 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, MyCGMLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Basic Logs versus MyCGMLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic LogsMyCGMLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllan JuenemannWebdoc Limited

In-app purchases

None

Basic Logs

No in-app purchases

None

MyCGMLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Logs free?
Basic Logs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyCGMLog free?
MyCGMLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Logs or MyCGMLog have ads?
Neither Basic Logs nor MyCGMLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Logs or MyCGMLog?
Basic Logs ships an update every 2 months, and MyCGMLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basic Logs was updated on October 18, 2026 and MyCGMLog on October 9, 2026.

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