Comparison

jotlog vs Phaselock

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

Head to head
About

jotlog

Features
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Jotlog allows users to take notes whenever, wherever. Interactions are kept to a minimum so users can keep moving. There are no servers or databases, you own your data. The app offers to back up your notes to your own email inbox.

About

Phaselock

Features
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Phaselock is a distraction-free accountability app. Set a long-term goal, lock in daily tasks each morning, and watch a dot grid fill with green as you follow through โ€” one day at a time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your goal โ€” what you want to manifest 2. Choose your commitment โ€” 30, 60, 180, or 365 days 3. Each morning, visualize your future self and lock in up to 5 tasks 4. Complete your tasks. Watch your dot turn green. 5. Repeat. Build momentum. Become who you said you'd be. FEATURES - Dot grid dashboard โ€” your entire commitment visualized at a glance - Morning meditation ritual โ€” 30-second visualization before you set tasks - Home Screen widget โ€” see your progress without opening the app - Morning & evening reminders to stay on track - Dark mode only โ€” zero distractions - No cloud. No social. No ads. Everything stays on your device. PRICING Phaselock is free for 30 days. After your trial, continue for $2.99/year. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phaselockapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

jotlog2 screens
Phaselock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: jotlog at none against Phaselock's 1. jotlog also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Phaselock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. jotlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
jotlog versus Phaselock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjotlogPhaselock
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeradlerlagune OGLucker Dogs LLC

In-app purchases

None

jotlog

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Phaselock

Subscriptions1
  • Phaselock Premium$2.991 Year

Questions

Is jotlog free?
jotlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phaselock free?
Phaselock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do jotlog or Phaselock have ads?
Neither jotlog nor Phaselock shows ads.

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