Comparison

The DadLog vs CustodyLog

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

Head to head
About

The DadLog

This app assists fathers in custody disputes by documenting incidents, evidence, and parenting plan violations. It offers tools to professionally present information in court, including AI-powered rewriting and court-ready PDF exports.

Highlights
  • Log incidents with photos and timestamps
  • AI-powered professional rewrite tool
  • Court-ready PDF export
  • Attorney package builder
  • Court calendar with reminders
  • Parenting plan analyzer
  • Draft reply tool for co-parent messages
Features
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DadLog helps dads in custody disputes document everything that matters and present it professionally in court. Whether it's a missed pickup, a threatening message, or a parenting plan violation, DadLog lets you log it instantly with photos, timestamps, and location then export a court-ready PDF with one tap. FEATURES: • Log incidents by category (missed visit, harassment, violation & more) • Attach photos and evidence to every entry • AI-powered professional rewrite tool • Court-ready PDF export with exhibits • Attorney package builder • Court calendar with hearing reminders • Parenting plan analyzer • Draft reply tool for difficult co-parent messages • Face ID / passcode lock • Canada & US support Stop relying on memory. Stop losing in court because you couldn't prove it. DadLog Document everything. Protect your rights. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dadlog-case-ready.lovable.app/privacy

About

CustodyLog

This app helps co-parents create a secure, timestamped record of incidents related to child custody. It allows logging of various issues, attaching evidence, and generating attorney-ready reports. All data is stored privately on your device for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Timestamped incident logging
  • 16 incident categories
  • Attach photos and evidence
  • Attorney-ready PDF reports
  • Encrypted on-device storage
  • PIN and biometric security
  • Search and filter history
Features
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CustodyLog helps co-parents protect themselves and their children by creating a clear, timestamped record of incidents -- all stored securely on your device. Whether you're dealing with custody exchange problems, court order violations, hostile communication, or simply want to document your parenting time, CustodyLog makes it fast and private. WHAT YOU CAN LOG - Custody exchange issues -- late pickups, no-shows, wrong locations - Court order violations - Threats, intimidation, or hostile communication - Emotional outbursts or safety concerns - Children's wellbeing observations - Witness accounts and photo evidence - Positive interactions and parenting wins - And 12 more categories ATTORNEY-READY REPORTS Generate professional PDF reports in seconds: - Attorney Report -- formatted for legal review - Court Filing -- chronological exhibit format - Mediator Summary -- for mediation sessions - Detailed Report -- full incident breakdown - Summary Report -- quick one-page overview YOUR PRIVACY IS EVERYTHING Unlike other apps, CustodyLog has NO servers. Your data never leaves your device. - Encrypted on-device storage - Face ID / Touch ID + PIN protection - Auto-lock when you leave the app - No accounts, no syncing, no cloud DESIGNED FOR REAL SITUATIONS - 16 incident categories covering every common custody situation - Severity levels: Low, Medium, High, Critical - Log witnesses, location, children present, emotional impact - Attach photos and document actions taken - Search and filter your entire history - Export as PDF, CSV, or JSON backup CustodyLog is designed to give you clarity and confidence -- not to escalate conflict. Document what matters. Let your attorney do the rest. SUBSCRIPTION: CustodyLog Pro is $4.99/year. The subscription unlocks Attorney Report, Court Filing, and Mediator Summary report templates, and removes the 25-entry limit on the free tier. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://zev330-lab.github.io/custodylog-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The DadLog4 screens
CustodyLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CustodyLog at weekly against The DadLog's every 3 months. CustodyLog also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). The DadLog's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The DadLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and CustodyLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The DadLog against 5.0 for CustodyLog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The DadLog ships an update every 3 months, CustodyLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The DadLog versus CustodyLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe DadLogCustodyLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerdaniel Modernzev steinmetz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The DadLog

Subscriptions1
  • DadLog Pro$9.991 Month
1 purchases

CustodyLog

Subscriptions1
  • CustodyLog Full Access7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is The DadLog free?
The DadLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CustodyLog free?
CustodyLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The DadLog or CustodyLog?
The DadLog and CustodyLog are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do The DadLog or CustodyLog have ads?
Neither The DadLog nor CustodyLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The DadLog or CustodyLog?
The DadLog ships an update every 3 months, and CustodyLog weekly. Most recently, The DadLog was updated on October 30, 2026 and CustodyLog on October 31, 2026.

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