# Pack Tally vs BenchLog

The clearest difference is update cadence: BenchLog at every 2 days against Pack Tally's monthly. Pack Tally's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pack Tally sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BenchLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pack Tally ships an update monthly, BenchLog every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pack Tally | BenchLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-tally/id643066905/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cool Cat Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/643066908) | [Oleg Nemna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027782174) |

## What reviewers say

### Pack Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-tally/id643066905)

This app helps hardwood lumber industry professionals tally and manage packs of lumber. It automatically calculates critical measurements, allows for multiple tally types, and generates professional reports. Users can create custom reports, export data to Excel, and access helpful video tutorials.

**Highlights:** Automatic measurement calculation, Multiple tally types (piece, block, fixed width), Load creation and document generation, Customizable pack selections and sorting, Professional and custom report generation, Excel data export, In-app help videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $99.99 | one-time |


### BenchLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchlog-reloading-journal/id6790796140)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BenchLog Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pack Tally free?

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

### Is BenchLog free?

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

### Do Pack Tally or BenchLog have ads?

Neither Pack Tally nor BenchLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pack Tally or BenchLog?

Pack Tally ships an update monthly, and BenchLog every 2 days. Most recently, Pack Tally was updated on October 4, 2026 and BenchLog on September 30, 2026.

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