Comparison

Backyard Journal vs Problem Logger

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

Head to head
About

Backyard Journal

Easily document events and changes on your property, from planting to wildlife sightings. Log entries with photos, notes, date, and location, plus current weather. Review your land's history over time with a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Log events with photos and notes
  • Automatic date and location recording
  • Add current weather and temperature
  • Simple, clean interface
  • Review land history
Features
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Backyard Journal Your Property, Your Story - One Entry at a Time Backyard Journal is the simplest way to keep track of everything happening around your property. Whether you're planting a new tree, spotting wildlife, fixing the fence, or just capturing a perfect sunset, this app helps you document it all in one place. Features: • Quickly log events with photos and notes • Automatically records date and location • Add current weather and temperature with a tap • Simple, clean interface – no clutter, no distractions • Look back on your land’s history anytime Perfect for homeowners, gardeners, hobby farmers, and anyone who loves watching their space change with the seasons. Keep your yard's story alive with Backyard Journal.

About

Problem Logger

Easily log and track recurring issues over time with a private, dated timeline. Ideal for recording symptoms, home repairs, or any situation where knowing when an event occurred is important. Keep your records secure and local on your device.

Highlights
  • Create dated timelines of events
  • Log incidents in seconds
  • Set optional reminders
  • Review timelines over days/weeks/months
  • Local device storage
  • App lock for privacy
Features
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Problem Logger helps you keep a simple, private record of things that happen over time. Create a problem, tap Log Now, and build a dated timeline. It works for recurring pain, noisy neighbours, home repair issues, car faults, workplace incidents, care notes, or any situation where knowing when something happened is useful. Why people use Problem Logger: • Keep a dated timeline of recurring or occasional problems • Record when something happened in seconds • Set optional reminders so you remember to check in • Review your timeline over days, weeks, or months • Keep records local on your device • Use Face ID or Touch ID app lock for extra privacy Useful for: • Symptoms, pain, sleep issues or side effects • Noise, neighbour or nuisance records • Landlord, home repair or maintenance problems • Vehicle, appliance or device faults • Workplace incidents or recurring concerns • Pet, family or care-related observations • Any problem where a clear record helps Problem Logger is flexible. It is not limited to one type of problem and does not force you into a medical, legal, or complaint workflow. Start with a timestamp and build a clear personal record over time. Privacy first: • No account required • Logs are stored locally on your device • App lock support is available Problem Logger does not provide medical, legal, or professional advice. It helps you keep a personal record that you can review when needed.

Screenshots

Backyard Journal4 screens
Problem Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Backyard Journal at Free against Problem Logger's $9.99. Backyard Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Backyard Journal is free to download; Problem Logger costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Backyard Journal versus Problem Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackyard JournalProblem Logger
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin LedvinaThomas Richardson

In-app purchases

None

Backyard Journal

No in-app purchases

None

Problem Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backyard Journal free?
Backyard Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Problem Logger free?
Problem Logger costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backyard Journal or Problem Logger have ads?
Neither Backyard Journal nor Problem Logger shows ads.

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