# status.log vs Gibberish Writer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: status.log at none against Gibberish Writer's 1. status.log also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Gibberish Writer's advantage is price ($0.49 vs $2.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

status.log costs $2.99 and Gibberish Writer $0.49 up front. Gibberish Writer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. status.log asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for status.log against 5.0 for Gibberish Writer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: status.log has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of status.log's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gibberish Writer's.

status.log ships an update every 4 months, Gibberish Writer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | status.log | Gibberish Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.49** |
| Rating | [5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statuslog/id6444921793/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibberish-writer/id6475566085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | #130 |
| Size | 73 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [433 Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/423129678) | [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301) |

## What reviewers say

### status.log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statuslog/id6444921793)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gibberish Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibberish-writer/id6475566085)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app transforms your writing process into a familiar messaging experience. Compose blog posts one message at a time, reducing writing stress and allowing for easy editing and customization. Sync across devices and publish your work online with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Write blog posts like text messages, Stress-free writing process, Edit and rearrange messages, Add images and links, Markdown customization, Cross-device sync (subscription), Publish blog posts online (subscription)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gibberish Account | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is status.log free?

status.log costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gibberish Writer free?

Gibberish Writer costs $0.49, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, status.log or Gibberish Writer?

status.log and Gibberish Writer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do status.log or Gibberish Writer have ads?

Neither status.log nor Gibberish Writer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, status.log or Gibberish Writer?

status.log ships an update every 4 months, and Gibberish Writer every 3 months. Most recently, status.log was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gibberish Writer on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, status.log or Gibberish Writer?

status.log currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Gibberish Writer at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*