# MESBG Game Logger vs Exploring Tolkien

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exploring Tolkien at 100% against MESBG Game Logger's 0%. Exploring Tolkien also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). MESBG Game Logger's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MESBG Game Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Exploring Tolkien sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exploring Tolkien holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exploring Tolkien has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MESBG Game Logger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Exploring Tolkien's.

MESBG Game Logger ships an update fortnightly, Exploring Tolkien every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MESBG Game Logger | Exploring Tolkien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesbg-game-logger/id6736350972/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beautifuldonkey Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771570128) | [Jonathan Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881068413) |

## What reviewers say

### MESBG Game Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesbg-game-logger/id6736350972)

Log the details of your MESBG games, including heroes and scenario scores. View hero profiles and special abilities. A subscription unlocks performance metrics.

**Highlights:** Log game details, Track user and opponent heroes, Record scenario scores, View hero profile stats, Analyze special abilities, Unlock performance metrics (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Exploring Tolkien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594)

Dive deep into J.R.R. Tolkien's works with this comprehensive companion app. Access podcast episodes, news, videos, and exclusive member content. Engage with a dedicated community of fans and explore Middle-earth chapter by chapter.

**Highlights:** Podcast episodes (audio/video), Offline downloads, Background playback, Push notifications, Tolkien news updates, YouTube video integration, AI Middle-earth portraits (members)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exploring Tolkien Membership | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MESBG Game Logger free?

MESBG Game Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exploring Tolkien free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MESBG Game Logger or Exploring Tolkien?

Exploring Tolkien is rated higher. MESBG Game Logger averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Exploring Tolkien averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MESBG Game Logger or Exploring Tolkien have ads?

Neither MESBG Game Logger nor Exploring Tolkien shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MESBG Game Logger or Exploring Tolkien?

MESBG Game Logger ships an update fortnightly, and Exploring Tolkien every 11 days. Most recently, MESBG Game Logger was updated on October 21, 2026 and Exploring Tolkien 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.*