Comparison

SOAPNoteAI vs SOAP Notes Logbook

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

Head to head
About

SOAPNoteAI

Streamline clinical documentation with AI-powered SOAP note generation. Capture audio, text, or files, and receive instant, organized drafts. Tailor output for various medical specialties and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Highlights
  • AI-generated SOAP note drafts
  • Multiple capture methods (audio, text, file upload)
  • Specialty-specific note customization
  • HIPAA-aligned safeguards
  • In-app editing and EHR integration
  • Reduces charting time and burden
Features
Currently charting
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Finish SOAP notes in minutes — on your iPhone and iPad. Now with Penny — your AI assistant in every note. Edit any note just by asking, see exactly what changed, and undo with one tap. Built for real clinical workflows SOAPNoteAI is your AI medical scribe for SOAP notes. - Four ways to capture: one-tap Audio Dictation, Session Recording (in-person / speaker mode), Text Note (type or paste from phone calls, quick encounters, or handwritten notes), or Upload a File — turn a pre-recorded audio file you already have into a note. - Instant AI draft: turn audio, an uploaded file, or text into a complete SOAP note, organized by S/O/A/P. - Edit & finalize in-app: revise text, add details, restore an earlier version, and copy into your EHR. - Specialty-specific setup: pick Mental Health, Nurse Practitioners, PT, OT, SLP, Chiropractic, Veterinary, Podiatry — plus physician specialties like Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Pain Management. New specialties are added regularly. - HIPAA-aligned safeguards: optional BAA you can sign right in the app; follow your org's consent policies. Meet Penny — your AI assistant in every note (new, free in early access) - Edit by asking: tell Penny what to change in plain language. It updates the right S/O/A/P sections and shows exactly what changed — with one-tap Undo on every edit. - Dictate edits by voice: speak your changes instead of typing. - One-tap commands: shorten a note, add clinical rationale, check the note for completeness, or draft a referral letter, treatment plan, or progress report (commands vary by specialty). - Export when ready: prepare and download the finished note as Word, plain text, or Markdown. - Every Penny draft is yours to review and finalize. Why clinicians choose SOAPNoteAI - Trusted by 1,000+ providers for convenience and ease. - No more manual note taking. - Designed to reduce note burden and save time. - Support for multiple specialties or generate any SOAP note. - New: refine and finish notes just by asking Penny — cut charting time even further. Compliance & privacy - Designed for HIPAA-aligned use; sign your BAA in-app with your organization. - Your data is never used to train AI models. - Audio recordings are deleted within 24–48 hours. - Generated notes remain accessible for up to 30 days; Penny conversations auto-delete after 30 days. - Penny is an AI assistant that helps you draft and refine notes — not a licensed clinician, and not a substitute for your clinical judgment. - Not a medical device. Who it's for Psychiatrists, NPs, Podiatrists, Psychotherapists, Clinical Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, RNs, Chiropractors, Primary Care and Internal Medicine physicians, Cardiologists, Dermatologists, Pediatricians, Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care clinicians, and more — anyone who writes SOAP notes and wants fewer late-night charts. What our users say "I LOVE SOAP Note AI! It gives me back the time that charting was taking away from my patients at work and my family at home. I am so grateful for this tool and use it for every session, every day!" "SOAPNoteAI.com was particularly helpful during a busy clinic day when I had to see a high volume of patients. It allowed me to quickly generate accurate SOAP notes for each encounter, saving me considerable time and reducing the risk of errors." Terms of Use — https://www.soapnoteai.com/terms-of-service.html

About

SOAP Notes Logbook

This app provides a professional, local-first solution for massage therapists to create and manage client SOAP notes. It offers structured editing, client summaries, and secure data export and backup, ensuring full ownership of records.

Highlights
  • Structured SOAP note editor
  • Client summaries across sessions
  • Interactive body diagrams
  • CSV import and PDF/CSV/text export
  • Encrypted backups
  • Local-first data storage
Features
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SOAP Notes Logbook is a professional, local-first SOAP notes app for massage therapists who value clarity, reliability, and full ownership of their records — now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Write and review session notes calmly using a clean, structured editor built for real treatment workflows — not practice management software, not an EMR, and never tied to accounts or servers. Designed for real sessions Document each session using flexible SOAP fields, body diagrams, technique tags, and session context notes. All fields are optional, autosaved, and designed to stay out of your way while you work. Review session history by client, track progress over time, and update past notes without friction. Clear summaries across sessions Quickly review meaningful summaries generated from recent sessions to identify patterns without re-reading every note. Summaries highlight commonly worked areas, techniques, session context, and SOAP trends — with both concise overviews and detailed breakdowns available when needed. All summaries are derived entirely from your own notes and remain fully editable and reviewable. Import, export, and encrypted backups Bring in existing records with CSV import for clients and sessions. Export sessions anytime as PDF, CSV, or plain text — export is never restricted, even on the free version. Create encrypted backups for secure transfer and restore. Your data stays yours SOAP Notes Logbook stores all data locally on your device by default. There are no required accounts, no background sync, and no hidden systems. You remain in full control of your records at all times. Features • Structured SOAP note editor (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) • Client summaries across recent sessions • Flexible session context tracking (history, preferences, notes) • Interactive body area diagrams and technique tags • Client list with chronological session history • Read-only and editable session views • Autosave with clear update tracking • Local-first storage by default • CSV import for clients and sessions • PDF, CSV, and plain-text export • Encrypted backup and restore • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac SOAP Notes Logbook is built to fully replace paper SOAP notes for solo massage therapists — without compromising trust, ownership, or long-term reliability. Free version includes 1 client and up to 3 sessions. Unlimited clients and sessions require a subscription or one-time purchase. Subscriptions include a 1-month free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SOAPNoteAI4 screens
SOAP Notes Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SOAPNoteAI at 100% against SOAP Notes Logbook's 0%. SOAPNoteAI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SOAPNoteAI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $69.00 per month and SOAP Notes Logbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SOAPNoteAI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SOAPNoteAI's written reviews are positive against 0% of SOAP Notes Logbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOAPNoteAI ships an update every 2 weeks, SOAP Notes Logbook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SOAPNoteAI versus SOAP Notes Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOAPNoteAISOAP Notes Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSOAPNoteAIRussell Thorman

Customer experience

SOAPNoteAI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SOAP Notes Logbook

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SOAPNoteAI

Subscriptions4
  • Subscription Audio Monthly$69.001 Month
  • Subscription Unlimited Monthly$79.001 Month
  • Subscription Audio Yearly$600.001 Year
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  • Subscription Unlimited Yearly$700.001 Year
3 purchases

SOAP Notes Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Access1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$179.99

Questions

Is SOAPNoteAI free?
SOAPNoteAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOAP Notes Logbook free?
SOAP Notes Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOAPNoteAI or SOAP Notes Logbook?
SOAPNoteAI is rated higher. SOAPNoteAI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SOAP Notes Logbook averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SOAPNoteAI or SOAP Notes Logbook have ads?
Neither SOAPNoteAI nor SOAP Notes Logbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOAPNoteAI or SOAP Notes Logbook?
SOAPNoteAI ships an update every 2 weeks, and SOAP Notes Logbook fortnightly. Most recently, SOAPNoteAI was updated on October 10, 2026 and SOAP Notes Logbook on September 18, 2026.

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