Comparison

AutoLog vs 1Writer

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

Head to head
About

AutoLog

Easily manage your vehicle's maintenance history with this app. Track service records, trip data, and essential car details for any vehicle. Keep your car's log organized and accessible on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Unlimited car support
  • Record service and trip entries
  • Automatic mileage updates
  • Detailed car information logging
  • Database backup and restore
  • File sharing across devices
Features
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AutoLog Managing car maintenance made simple. AutoLog is a versatile app designed with the car enthusiast in mind. Yet, it is an essential app for anyone interested in keeping a detailed maintenance log for any type of car, normal, classic or collectable. After many years keeping paper logs or Excel based logs, we created AutoLog to take the time an effort out of this task. Your log is always in your pocket and just a few quick taps creates useful data that is simple to maintain. No more forgetting to make an entry when you arrive home. Plus the answers to your maintenance questions can be found at the tip of your fingers. Key Features: •Supports multiple cars – basically unlimited number of cars •Record service / maintenance entries by category (separately for each car) •Record trip data separately for each car •Automatically saves active settings on exit and reloads them on the next launch •Swipe delete for all entry types, cars, service and trips oDelete individual service entries; oDelete individual trip entries; oOr delete a car and all service and trip entries related to it •Most numeric data entered using data pickers •All log data stored in a SQLite3 database •File sharing between multiple devices, iPhone, iPad etc. •Database backup and restore functionality •Plus many other features in development for future releases! Car Entry Features: •Make of car •Model of car •Model year of car •Current mileage – automatically updated with data entered for service and trip entries •Engine size / specification •Car color •Tag number •State inspection due date •VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) •Price paid for the car •Engine oil type •Engine oil capacity •Air filter type •Tire size / specification Service Entry Features: •Date of service •Mileage at which the service was performed •Delta - is calculated based upon the previous matching service item •Description of service •Service provider •Service invoice number •Cost of service •Unit cost (for items such as fuel) •Service category (Fuel, Maintenance, Oil Change, Supplies, Parts) Trip Entry Features: •Entry date for the trip •Start mileage for the trip •End mileage for the trip •Trip distance is calculated automatically •Purpose for the trip •Cost associated with the trip (for example an entry fee for a car show)

About

1Writer

This app is a powerful text editor for creating, revising, and sharing ideas efficiently. It supports plain text and Markdown, with advanced features like an extended keyboard, photo insertion, and custom URL actions. Sync with cloud services and personalize your writing experience.

Highlights
  • Markdown syntax highlighting and preview
  • Extended keyboard with custom buttons
  • Photo insertion with Dropbox integration
  • Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, and WebDAV
  • Custom URL actions and JavaScript support
  • In-app web browser for research
  • Passcode and biometric app protection
Features
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1Writer combines all the basic text editing features you would expect with all the advanced features you will ever need. Use 1Writer to write, research, revise, and share your ideas with maximum efficiency. - - - - - - - - - - "The only Dropbox- and Markdown-enabled text editor for iPhone that’s clicked with me has been 1Writer. It’s simple, looks great, and gets the job done." - TheSweetSetup.com "Really great app, really recommend it." - Federico Viticci, MacStories.net "The app interface is beautiful and distraction-free, with loads of other awesome features lurking beneath its simple exterior. It's now my go-to iPhone text editor." - Chris Gonzales, ToolsandToys.net "For users that want a great visual experience paired with great support for custom actions and third party apps, 1Writer is an excellent choice." - iMore.com "1Writer is the most powerful text editor available for iPhone." - Phillip Gruneich - - - - - - - - - - CREATE - Write :: generate and edit plain text or Markdown files. - Preview :: see the formatted results with Markdown syntax highlighting while you write and a full, rich-text preview when you're done. - Extended keyboard :: a convenient row of buttons for navigation, formatting, special characters (customizable--pick the characters you use the most). - Insert photo :: pick a photo or take a new one, and 1Writer will upload it to Dropbox and generate the Markdown-syntax to add it to your document--all in a single action! - Snippets :: TextExpander Touch support. - Custom URL actions :: insert a document template, encode a selection and replace the original text, look up synonyms and much more. - JavaScript :: create even more powerful custom actions using JavaScript—text manipulation, perform a find & replace, interact with the clipboard—the possibilities are endless. IMPORT - Sync with iCloud, Dropbox and WebDAV. - Share extension :: send text to 1Writer from other apps. In Safari, the extension uses the current URL, page title and selected text to create a new document. - Create, append, prepend, or replace text directly from other apps using the 1Writer URL scheme. EXPORT - CloudApp and Dropbox :: generate a link to share your document in plain text or PDF. - Evernote :: pick your notebook, add tags and turn a text selection or the entire document into a new, rich-text note. - Copy HTML :: put the formatted text for your document directly on the clipboard. - Custom actions :: open a web search, tweet a selection, save a series of items in a list and much more. PERSONALIZE - Support Dark Mode on iOS 13. - 2 dark themes for more comfortable reading and writing at night. - Choose from 20 different fonts. - Bookmark and sync the Dropbox/WebDAV folders you want to have quick access to the sub-folders and documents you need. - Use a passcode or Touch ID/Face ID to protect the app from unauthorized users. RESEARCH - In-app web browser :: research, look up information without having to leave the app. - Bookmarks :: create and access your favorite websites. - Save the current text selection to the clipboard in Markdown syntax. - 1Password support :: login to all your accounts using the 1Password extension. EVEN MORE GREAT FEATURES - Drag and drop. - Open in Place. - Multiple windows on iOS 13. - MultiMarkdown. - Search documents from Spotlight. - Find & replace within document. - Photo and PDF preview. - Today widget :: access your recent documents from the Notification Center or create a new document in one tap. - Checklist support :: create a list of things to do or topics to research, and easily check them off. - Full-text search and hashtag support :: search within a folder to find the document you need, and view related documents that have the same tag.

Screenshots

AutoLog4 screens
1Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1Writer at 4.6 against AutoLog's 2.5. 1Writer also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 54%) and ratings volume (388 vs 2). AutoLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On 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

AutoLog costs $1.99 and 1Writer $4.99 up front. 1Writer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. AutoLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Writer has 388 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of AutoLog's written reviews are positive against 84% of 1Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoLog ships an update every 4 months, 1Writer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
AutoLog versus 1Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoLog1Writer
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (388 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews83.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2388 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMadCoderJJ SoftwareNgoc Luu

Customer experience

AutoLog

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

1Writer

All ratings388 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.6%

In-app purchases

None

AutoLog

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

1Writer

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Massive Tip$9.99
  • Amazing Tip$19.99

Questions

Is AutoLog free?
AutoLog costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1Writer free?
1Writer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AutoLog or 1Writer?
1Writer is rated higher. AutoLog averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 1Writer averages 4.6 from 388 ratings.
Do AutoLog or 1Writer have ads?
Neither AutoLog nor 1Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoLog or 1Writer?
AutoLog ships an update every 4 months, and 1Writer every 2 months. Most recently, AutoLog was updated on September 22, 2026 and 1Writer on September 25, 2026.

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