# The Nursing Log vs Simple Log

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Log at 5.0 against The Nursing Log's 4.5. Simple Log also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). The Nursing Log's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Nursing Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Log holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Nursing Log has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of The Nursing Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Log's.

The Nursing Log ships an update every 2 months, Simple Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Nursing Log | Simple Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nursing-log/id525287300/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-log-journal-diary-log/id1379867437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Eggleston](https://appshunter.io/developer/327049000) | [Soki Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388498513) |

## What reviewers say

### The Nursing Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nursing-log/id525287300)

This app helps track breastfeeding sessions, including the duration, last side nursed, and allows for manual entry or timer use. Users can add notes to each session and pause between sides. It's designed for simplicity and ease of use.

**Highlights:** Track nursing duration, Record last side nursed, Timer for nursing sessions, Manual entry of nursing data, Pause between sides, Add notes to nursing sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ⏱️ Accurate tracking of feeding times
- 💡 Remembers last used breast
- 📝 Useful notes section
- 🆓 Free to use with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Small buttons can be difficult to press
- 😵 Confusing interface for some users
- ⚪ Bright white background can be harsh at night
- 💸 Ads present in the free version
- ⏳ Timer automatically stops after 1 hour

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot correct time spent feeding if timer is not stopped
- Bug when switching to the next day, requires multiple entries
- Note taking section broken after update (cannot view while writing)
- Manual nursing entry doesn't save properly on the first attempt
- Entry doesn't save if event is changed to the past

**Requested features**

- Ability to log or track dirty/wet diapers
- Ability to edit start and stop times easily
- Display total minutes spent nursing
- Widget for quick access and viewing
- Compatibility with Samsung Galaxy devices


### Simple Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-log-journal-diary-log/id1379867437)

This app allows you to easily track and record daily moments, habits, and routines. Document reflections, manage business logs, or keep a hobby journal with features like templates, image/audio attachments, and cloud backup.

**Highlights:** Template-based entries, Image and audio attachments, Date, time, and location stamping, Search and filter functionality, Cloud backup and sync, CSV export, Full API access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleLog3 Monthly | $3.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Nursing Log free?

The Nursing Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Log free?

Simple Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Nursing Log or Simple Log?

Simple Log is rated higher. The Nursing Log averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Simple Log averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Nursing Log or Simple Log have ads?

Neither The Nursing Log nor Simple Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Nursing Log or Simple Log?

The Nursing Log ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Log monthly. Most recently, The Nursing Log was updated on October 22, 2026 and Simple Log on October 17, 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.*