# LogShow vs ReadLogs

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReadLogs at every 3 months against LogShow's every 7 months. LogShow's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LogShow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ReadLogs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LogShow ships an update every 7 months, ReadLogs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LogShow | ReadLogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logshow-log-viewer-and-parser/id6742788999/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#173** |
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wilson Munoz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012476025) | [Saed Zakari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877749593) |

## What reviewers say

### LogShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logshow-log-viewer-and-parser/id6742788999)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze server logs efficiently with this powerful viewer and parser. Supports multiple formats like Apache, Nginx, and systemd, with intuitive filtering and syntax highlighting. Offers SSH connectivity and iCloud sync for pro features.

**Highlights:** Parse and view server logs, Support for Apache, Nginx, systemd, Import logs via files, clipboard, URL, SSH, Filter logs by IP, status, timestamp, text, Syntax highlighting with themes, Light and dark mode, SSH connection with private key support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LogShow V1 Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| LogShow V1 Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| LogShow V1 Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### ReadLogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlogs/id6763408310)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadLogs Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| ReadLogs Pro | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LogShow free?

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

### Is ReadLogs free?

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

### Do LogShow or ReadLogs have ads?

Neither LogShow nor ReadLogs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LogShow or ReadLogs?

LogShow ships an update every 7 months, and ReadLogs every 3 months. Most recently, LogShow was updated on October 30, 2026 and ReadLogs on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LogShow or ReadLogs?

LogShow currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and ReadLogs at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*