# AutoLog vs 1Writer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AutoLog | 1Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autolog/id330498209/reviews) | **[4.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1writer-markdown-text-editor/id680469088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **388** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MadCoderJJ Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/330498212) | [Ngoc Luu](https://appshunter.io/developer/476810735) |

## What reviewers say

### AutoLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autolog/id330498209)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 1Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1writer-markdown-text-editor/id680469088)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*