Comparison

Simple Log Note vs Dayji

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

Head to head
About

Simple Log Note

Features
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SimpleLogger is a simple time-tracking app. Have you ever forgotten whether you completed your daily tasks today? With SimpleLogger, you can easily record the time when you perform a task. • Login bonuses • Medication • Exercise • Diary By keeping track of the last time you did each task, you will never forget when you did it. You can also set up two types of notifications to prevent forgetting to log your activities: 1. Regular notifications You can set a notification to appear at a fixed time every day. 2. Interval notifications You can set a notification to appear if no record has been logged for a certain period since the last entry. SimpleLogger also supports Widgets and Shortcuts. By creating a shortcut, you can even use Siri to log your tasks.

About

Dayji

This app helps you record your daily thoughts and memories with features like monthly summaries, photo galleries, and customizable themes. It offers iCloud synchronization and CSV export for easy data management and access across devices.

Highlights
  • Monthly summary memos
  • Photo gallery per day
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • CSV export
  • Password lock
  • Customizable themes and font size
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A simple diary app that allows you to view entries on a monthly basis. It supports synchronization with iCloud and allows you to export your diary entries in CSV format. ■ Two selectable display styles: List View and Monthly View List View displays entries in a list format, showing only the dates on which entries were written. Monthly View displays all dates in advance. You can choose the display method that suits you best. ■ Ability to write summary memos for each month This feature allows you to easily reflect on what you have been doing. It also helps you remember what happened in a particular month when looking back. ■ Favorites feature You can easily access important diary entries and quickly retrieve the necessary information. ■ Photo gallery for each day's captured photos You can easily browse photos taken on specific dates, enhancing your memory of past events. Even when writing diary entries at a later date, it will be easier to recall the events of that day. Additionally, you can add photos without manual effort, making diary writing stress-free. ■ Visual division by week for easy viewing Similar to how calendars are divided into weeks, this app also provides visual divisions for each week. ■ Easily identify days without diary entries to prevent forgetting The app displays the number of diary entries for each month, encouraging you to write a diary entry every day. It helps maintain the habit of writing a diary. ■ Write diary entries in plain text You can write diary entries in plain text, freeing yourself from the hassle of formatting text. ■ Character counter to track the number of words A character counter allows you to quickly see how much you have written, helping you keep track of your progress. ■ Supports backup in CSV format You can back up your diary entries and easily store the data externally. ■ Compatible with Mac for editing and viewing on any device Since it is also compatible with Mac, you can edit your diary entries on any device that suits your convenience. ■ Customizable theme colors You can change the theme colors to your liking, selecting colors that match your preferences. ■ Adjustable font size You can change the font size according to your preference. If the text is too small or too large to read comfortably, you can adjust it to a size that suits you. ■ Backup and synchronization across devices using iCloud You can back up your diary entries using iCloud, eliminating the worry of data loss. It also allows sharing and editing of entries across different devices. ■ Lock the app with a password You can lock the app with a password, ensuring the security of your diary.

Screenshots

Simple Log Note4 screens
Dayji4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dayji at Free against Simple Log Note's $0.49. Dayji also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Simple Log Note's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Dayji is free to download; Simple Log Note costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Log Note ships an update every 5 months, Dayji every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Simple Log Note versus Dayji: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Log NoteDayji
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkihiko KumagaiDaichi Kato

In-app purchases

None

Simple Log Note

No in-app purchases

None

Dayji

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Log Note free?
Simple Log Note costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dayji free?
Dayji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Log Note or Dayji have ads?
Neither Simple Log Note nor Dayji shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Log Note or Dayji?
Simple Log Note ships an update every 5 months, and Dayji every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Log Note was updated on September 28, 2026 and Dayji on October 4, 2026.

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