Comparison

FocusNow 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

FocusNow

Features
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FocusTimeNow is the simple yet powerful time tracking app that helps you understand where your time goes and make every moment count. KEY FEATURES: • One-Tap Time Tracking Start tracking any activity with a single tap. No complicated setup or lengthy forms - just choose your category and begin. • Six Essential Categories Track time across Work, Personal, Learning, Exercise, Break, and Life activities. Perfect balance for modern professionals and students. • Beautiful Analytics View detailed insights with interactive charts and summaries. Understand your patterns, identify productive periods, and optimize your schedule. • Project Support Organize activities by projects for deeper insights into specific goals and initiatives. • Clean Interface Designed with SwiftUI for a smooth, native iOS experience. Timeline view shows your entire day at a glance, while Summary view reveals patterns and trends. • Smart Insights Track productivity patterns, see time distribution across categories, and discover opportunities to optimize your daily routine. PERFECT FOR: - Professionals tracking billable hours - Students managing study time - Freelancers organizing projects - Anyone wanting better time awareness PRIVACY FOCUSED: All your data stays on your device. No accounts required, no data collection, complete privacy. Whether you're looking to boost productivity, balance work and life, or simply understand where your time goes, FocusTimeNow provides the insights you need without the complexity you don't want. Download FocusTimeNow and start making every moment count today.

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

FocusNow4 screens
Problem Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FocusNow at Free against Problem Logger's $9.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 6 level
FocusNow versus Problem Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusNowProblem Logger
PriceFree — better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBing QianThomas Richardson

In-app purchases

None

FocusNow

No in-app purchases

None

Problem Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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