Care Logger vs CareLog Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Care Logger
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CareLogger helps families who share the care of an aging loved one hand off smoothly between caregivers and keep the home safe. HANDOFF BOARD Leave a structured end-of-shift note: today's status, things to watch, and pending tasks. The next caregiver sees everything at a glance and taps "I'm taking over." IMPORTANT INFO, ONE TAP AWAY Emergency contacts, doctor, preferred hospital, allergies, blood type and insurance, organized in one place and ready to share. HOME SAFETY & FALL RISK Walk through a room-by-room home safety checklist and a fall-risk screen based on CDC STEADI. VITAL SIGNS WITH TRENDS Record blood pressure, blood sugar, temperature, pulse, SpO2 and weight. See trends over time and set alert thresholds per person. CARE RECORDS & PHOTOS Log daily care tasks and attach photos of wounds, meals or documents, right from camera or library. RELIABLE FAMILY NOTIFICATIONS Family members get notified when a caregiver logs a completed task. YOUR HEALTH DATA STAYS YOURS Your own Apple Health data is opt-in, kept separate from the care receiver's records, and never appears in their reports. CareLogger is free to use. No ads, no tracking.
CareLog Pro
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CareLog Pro is a native, privacy-first care management and handoff app designed specifically for nurses, healthcare professionals, and family caregivers. From daily vitals, fluid intake/output balance, medications, and meals, to shift handoffs and clinic visits, CareLog Pro provides a seamless, clinical-grade care tracking experience. 100% of patient data remains securely on your local device—no advertisements, no tracking, and no unauthorized cloud storage. 【Key Features】 Comprehensive Clinical Vitals & Care Tracking • Track temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, blood glucose (fasting, postprandial, bedtime), and body weight. • Fluid Intake & Output (I/O): Monitor oral/tube fluids, urine output, drain fluid, and bowel movements with automatic daily balance calculation. • Medication & Diet Logs: Manage drug dosages, administration routes (oral, injection, topical, inhaled, etc.), and localized food presets. Specialized Care Modes & Clinical Safeguards • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Mode: Set a daily fluid limit with proactive overshoot warnings. • Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Mode: Configure individualized glucose target thresholds (low/high) for immediate clinical alerts. Native Swift Charts Visualizations • Interactive 7-day rolling charts: I/O fluid balances, temperature with fever thresholds, heart rate with normal reference ranges, and blood pressure trends with clinical alert lines. SBAR Shift Coordination & AirDrop Handoff • Instant SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) structured summaries ready for one-tap copy. • Encrypted AirDrop Handoff: Seamlessly transfer the last 7 days of records, active tasks, and escalation notes (.careloghandoff package) to incoming caregivers with automatic ID-based deduplication. Professional PDF Reports & AirPrint • Generate clean, structured PDF clinical reports with 7-day summaries and charts—ideal for physician consultations, hospital handoffs, or family records. Military-Grade Local Encryption & Biometric Protection • Full backup archives are encrypted with AES-GCM and PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256. • Recovery keys are protected by Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode. Free Core Care Features with Zero Ads • All care capabilities remain permanently free and ad-free. Optional voluntary contributions support ongoing development without restricting features. 【Medical Disclaimer】 CareLog Pro is a personal and professional record-keeping and handoff assistance tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide diagnostic decisions, treatment recommendations, or medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals and follow physician orders. 【Privacy Policy & Terms of Use】 • Privacy Policy: https://eric1207cvb.github.io/CareLog-Pro/privacy.html • Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CareLog Pro at none against Care Logger's 1. Care Logger's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Care Logger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. CareLog Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Care Logger ships an update weekly, CareLog Pro every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Care Logger | CareLog Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UnityRoot Solutions Inc | YiAn Hsueh |
In-app purchases
Care Logger
- Ads-Free Monthly$0.991 Month
CareLog Pro
No in-app purchases








