# Last Time vs Chronicling

The clearest difference is rating: Chronicling at 4.8 against Last Time's 3.3. Chronicling also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Last Time's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Last Time sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Chronicling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chronicling holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chronicling has 186 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Last Time's written reviews are positive against 79% of Chronicling's.

Last Time ships an update monthly, Chronicling weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Time | Chronicling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-time/id6445927153/reviews) | **[4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicling-life-tracker/id6445992145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Diaconu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674935665) | [Rebecca Owen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675314775) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-time/id6445927153)

This app helps you track when you last performed various activities, from chores to personal habits. Log events with details, photos, and notes to stop guessing and know exactly how much time has passed. It offers a private and simple way to manage your routines.

**Highlights:** Log activities with title, category, date, notes, and photo, Organize entries into custom categories, Search and sort entries, Edit entries anytime, Optional photo support, Face ID / Touch ID protection, Light and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large | $24.99 | one-time |


### Chronicling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicling-life-tracker/id6445992145)

This app provides a flexible way to monitor habits, health, mood, and daily activities. It offers customizable tracking options, quick logging methods, and insightful data visualization to help users identify patterns and maintain consistency. Secure syncing and data export are also available.

**Highlights:** All-in-one habit and health tracking, Fully customizable categories, Fast and effortless logging, Smart reminders for goals, Detailed data logging (notes, numbers), Visual insights and trends, Private and secure iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Time free?

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

### Is Chronicling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Last Time or Chronicling?

Chronicling is rated higher. Last Time averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chronicling averages 4.8 from 186 ratings.

### Do Last Time or Chronicling have ads?

Neither Last Time nor Chronicling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Last Time or Chronicling?

Last Time ships an update monthly, and Chronicling weekly. Most recently, Last Time was updated on October 5, 2026 and Chronicling on October 16, 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.*