# Aqualist vs BeetLog

The clearest difference is ads: Aqualist at none against BeetLog's shown. BeetLog's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aqualist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BeetLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aqualist ships an update every 3 weeks, BeetLog every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aqualist | BeetLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gaku Ishikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682592991) | [Breeders Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774940700) |

## What reviewers say

### Aqualist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqualist/id6447771672)

Easily manage all aspects of your freshwater and saltwater aquariums. This app helps make your aquarium life more comfortable by tracking events and providing a centralized management system.

**Highlights:** Aquarium event management, Freshwater and saltwater support, Comfortable aquarium life, Event tracking, Centralized management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro annually plan | $19.99 | per year |


### BeetLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beetlog/id6774940698)

Record and manage beetle and stag beetle breeding with detailed logs, breeding management, and lineage trees. Features include photo-based growth tracking, automatic calculation of hatching dates, and data export. Share breeding records with others via QR codes.

**Highlights:** Individual and larva lot registration, Photo-based breeding logs, Breeding management with task notifications, Automatic lineage tree generation, Data export (QR labels, reports, CSV), Breeding record transfer via QR code, Customizable breeding manuals

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium（月額） | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium（年額） | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aqualist free?

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

### Is BeetLog free?

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

### Do Aqualist or BeetLog have ads?

BeetLog shows ads; Aqualist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aqualist or BeetLog?

Aqualist ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeetLog every 2 days. Most recently, Aqualist was updated on October 1, 2026 and BeetLog on October 5, 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.*