# The Nursing Log vs SimpleBackgrounds

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleBackgrounds at 5.0 against The Nursing Log's 4.5. SimpleBackgrounds also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). The Nursing Log's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Nursing Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimpleBackgrounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleBackgrounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of The Nursing Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleBackgrounds's.

The Nursing Log ships an update every 2 months, SimpleBackgrounds every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Nursing Log | SimpleBackgrounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nursing-log/id525287300/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplebackgrounds/id1437742144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Eggleston](https://appshunter.io/developer/327049000) | [Richard Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016056619) |

## 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


### SimpleBackgrounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplebackgrounds/id1437742144)

Discover a collection of 48 beautiful, flat-colored backgrounds designed to give your phone a clean and simplistic look. Save wallpapers perfectly sized for your device, with more colors and features planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** 48 flat (matte) colors, Normal and darker color versions, Device-dimensioned saves, Feedback option, Future custom color option, Future Apple Watch app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleBackgrounds Pro Features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Nursing Log free?

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

### Is SimpleBackgrounds free?

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

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

SimpleBackgrounds is rated higher. The Nursing Log averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while SimpleBackgrounds averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

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

Neither The Nursing Log nor SimpleBackgrounds shows ads.

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

The Nursing Log ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleBackgrounds every 4 weeks. Most recently, The Nursing Log was updated on October 22, 2026 and SimpleBackgrounds on October 8, 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.*