Comparison

EventLog vs Chronicling

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

Head to head
About

EventLog

This app allows users to create custom logs for any type of event. It's ideal for data collection in the field, with real-time time-tagging and exportable CSV files for analysis. Track anything from ant colony behavior to sports statistics.

Highlights
  • Customizable event logging
  • Real-time time-tagging
  • Save and reuse event types
  • Export data as CSV
  • Edit logged events
  • Add notes to events
Features
Read full description

Keep a log of whatever types of events interest you! EventLog was inspired by researchers studying ant colonies who needed an easy and portable way to collect data in the field, then transfer it later to analysis programs. Based on those requirements, EventLog has been created to be a generic data logger. The app can be configured to track any types of events you set up. Events are saved real-time with time tags, and you can archive a set of events when you want to start a new one. You can also save the event types, so you don't have to re-enter them when you start collecting new data. When you need to analyze your data, you can export it as a csv (comma-separated values) file. The csv format is supported my all major analysis programs. NOTE: EventLog file export uses email, so you must have the Mail app on your device configured to send email in order to export data. A potential user of EventLog might be a tennis coach who wants to track some statistics for one of her players. She would start by entering the event types she wants to track, for example, aces, winners, and unforced errors. Each event type has a button on the Log Events view, and pressing the button logs that event with a time tag. Events can be edited, and notes such as the match score can be added to an event. A Generic Event type is always available, and the coach uses that to mark the start of games and enter other miscellaneous notes. Event counts can be displayed, and different data sets can be kept on the device. After the match the coach exports the data to Numbers or Excel and creates charts to study with her players. She notes that one player has very few winners with her backhand, so that shot can be emphasized in the next practice session. Other uses might include recording time hacks during a field test, counting which species of birds come to a feeder, tracking which types of product displays shoppers respond to... EventLog works for any scenario where time-tagged events need to be recorded. We would love to hear how you use EventLog- send your use story to support@touchscience.com

About

Chronicling

This app provides a flexible way to monitor habits, health, mood, and daily activities. It offers customizable tracking options, quick logging methods, and insightful data visualization to help users identify patterns and maintain consistency. Secure syncing and data export are also available.

Highlights
  • All-in-one habit and health tracking
  • Fully customizable categories
  • Fast and effortless logging
  • Smart reminders for goals
  • Detailed data logging (notes, numbers)
  • Visual insights and trends
  • Private and secure iCloud sync
Features
Read full description

Keep track of anything you want to keep an eye on, from habits and chores to symptoms. Chronicling shows how long it's been, how often things happen, and which days and times they tend to happen. Some things happen every day, like coffee, a walk or your medication. Others come and go: changing the bed sheets, a headache, calling home. Chronicling handles both, so it all lives in one place. "If you're looking for a flexible approach to tracking events in your life and want to try an app with an excellent, modern design that supports the latest iOS and iPadOS technologies, be sure to give Chronicling a try." - MacStories LOG IT IN A TAP - Add events from your Apple Watch, widgets, Control Center, the Lock Screen, Siri and Shortcuts - Record a number or a note too, such as cups, miles, pages or how you felt - Automate logging with Shortcuts, from workouts to arriving home SEE HOW OFTEN, AND WHEN - Time since last logged, average gap and longest gap for every category - Heatmaps, charts and trends over weeks, months and years - Spot patterns by weekday and time of day - An annual Wrapped to look back at your year GENTLE REMINDERS - Time Since Last Event: get a nudge when it's been too long since you last logged something, from a few hours to a few months - Daily Goal: pick a time of day, and you'll only be notified if you haven't hit that day's goal - Rolling Goal: aim for a number over the last few days or weeks, with a daily check that only notifies you if you're falling short YOUR CATEGORIES, YOUR WAY - Create your own categories with emoji or symbols and your own colors - Choose the period each category's stats cover - Organize them into groups and filter by Focus ON ALL YOUR DEVICES - iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro - Private iCloud sync between your devices - Export to CSV or a single-file backup at any time - your data is yours If you have questions, suggestions or any other feedback, please contact me at support@chroniclingapp.com. Subscriptions to Chronicling Premium will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see https://chroniclingapp.com/terms-of-use/ and https://chroniclingapp.com/privacy-policy/.

Screenshots

EventLog4 screens
Chronicling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chronicling at 4.8 against EventLog's 4.2. Chronicling also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (186 vs 6). EventLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). 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. Chronicling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EventLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chronicling holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chronicling has 186 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of EventLog's written reviews are positive against 79% of Chronicling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EventLog ships an update every 44 months, Chronicling weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EventLog versus Chronicling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventLogChronicling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)4.8 (186 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better79.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6186 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouchScienceRebecca Owen

Customer experience

EventLog

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Chronicling

All ratings186 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative13.8%

In-app purchases

None

EventLog

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Chronicling

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is EventLog free?
EventLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chronicling free?
Chronicling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EventLog or Chronicling?
Chronicling is rated higher. EventLog averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Chronicling averages 4.8 from 186 ratings.
Do EventLog or Chronicling have ads?
Neither EventLog nor Chronicling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EventLog or Chronicling?
EventLog ships an update every 44 months, and Chronicling weekly. Most recently, EventLog was updated on September 30, 2026 and Chronicling on October 16, 2026.

Other comparisons