Comparison

Postable vs status.log

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

Head to head
About

Postable

This app allows users to simultaneously post images and text to Facebook and Twitter. It supports all interface orientations and is compatible with iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad.

Highlights
  • Post to Facebook and Twitter simultaneously
  • Post images and text
  • Adjust font size with pinch and zoom
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Features
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The simplest way to post images and text to Facebook & Twitter simultaneously. Works in all interface orientations and is a universal app for for iPod Touch, iPhone & iPad. * Post to Facebook & Twitter at the same time * Change font size by pinch and zoom * Post images and text * Google+ support planned **iOS 5 required**

About

status.log

This app allows users to view and update statuses, upload photos, and interact with profiles from the omg.lol platform on their iPhone and iPad. It provides a streamlined experience for managing your social presence and discovering new connections.

Highlights
  • View latest statuses
  • Upload and view photos
  • Update status for addresses
  • Browse statuslog profiles
  • Respond to statuses
  • Discover addresses in directory
Features
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The best way to use omg.lol on your iPhone and iPad! • View everyone's latest status • Upload and view photos with some.pics • Update the status for each of your addresses • Browse someone's statuslog profile • Response to statuses • Discover interesting addresses in the omg.lol directory

Screenshots

Postable2 screens
status.log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: status.log at 100% against Postable's 17%. status.log also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). Postable's advantage is iOS requirement (5.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Postable costs $2.99 and status.log $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

status.log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Postable's written reviews are positive against 100% of status.log's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Postable versus status.log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostablestatus.log
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#150#125 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCirrostratus433 Labs

Customer experience

Postable

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

status.log

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Postable

No in-app purchases

None

status.log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Postable free?
Postable costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is status.log free?
status.log costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Postable or status.log?
status.log is rated higher. Postable averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while status.log averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Postable or status.log have ads?
Neither Postable nor status.log shows ads.
Which is more popular, Postable or status.log?
Postable currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and status.log at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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