Comparison

TimeLog vs Jiraiya

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

Head to head
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TimeLog

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Do you keep a diary? I've tried using various diary apps and paper diaries to see if I could stick with it. But... I couldn't keep it up. Even though I thought, “I should keep a diary! I have to keep one...” I just couldn't make it a habit. That's because... I had to think about what to write. Even if I tried to write at the end of the day, I'd end up thinking, “Huh... what did I even do today?” and using up mental energy just trying to remember. Then, actually writing the diary entry felt like too much trouble. But I still want to keep a record of my days! Well... I have good news for you. This app shows the exact time the moment you press the timestamp button, letting you instantly jot down whatever you want to record. It makes keeping track super easy. It's great for daily journaling, work notes, organizing your thoughts—anything really. You don't even have to press the timestamp button; you can just use it as a memo. And later, when you need to find something, adding tags makes searching a breeze. Plus! It posts to Google Calendar too. So when you wonder, “What did I do that day...?” Or “What was that meeting about last time...?” Just sync everything to Google Calendar, and finding it later is a breeze. ▼ Now supports various communication tools.  ■ If you use LINE, Slack, Teams, Messenger, WhatsApp, etc., you can share necessary notes. ▼ Recommended for:  ■ Those who want to reflect on their daily activities  ■ Those looking to reassess how they use their time  ■ Those seeking a simple note-taking app  ■ Those wanting to start keeping a life log ▼ Main Features 【Timestamp】 Automatically inserts the current time with a single tap. No need for tedious time input. 【Daily Notes】 Freely record your daily goals and reflections. Separate from the timeline, you can capture your thoughts for the day. 【Tag Management】 Organize notes by adding tags. Easily search and sort later. 【Folder Organization】 Create folders to categorize notes. Freely classify them for work, personal use, etc. 【Calendar Integration】 Sync with Google Calendar. 【Sharing】 Easily share via LINE, email, PDF, etc. Simple sharing with teams or family! ▼ Basic Features Available in Free Version ・Create timestamped notes ・Save up to 10 files ・Create up to 3 tags ・Share as PDF/text ▼ Premium ・Unlimited files ・Unlimited tags ・Google Calendar integration ・Ad-free. ■ Privacy All memo data is stored locally on your device. No account registration required. Data is never sent externally unless you use Google Calendar integration. Simple design makes it easy to stick with. Record your everyday moments.

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Jiraiya

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Capture ideas for the book you write on Mac. Jiraiya for iPhone is a companion to the Mac writing app. Collect material while you are away from your desk and read books created on Mac. Manuscript writing, outline editing, EPUB and M4B export, and audio generation take place in the Mac app. FIELD NOTES • Capture ideas with text, photos, or voice • Keep the capture time and, when permitted, location • Add notes quickly from widgets, Siri, Shortcuts, or the Action Button ORGANIZE YOUR MATERIAL On supported devices, Sennin Mode suggests tags and writing prompts on device. It requires an Apple Intelligence capable device. READ YOUR BOOKS Browse books created on Mac and synced through iCloud, organized by act, chapter, and section. When rereading sparks a thought, save it as a new Field Note. DASHBOARD View the days, time, and characters you wrote on Mac, plus your KDP sales summaries, in Dashboard. Switch between Writing and Sales performance. In Writing, choose a book and a period (7 days, 30 days, 3 months, or 1 year). Records and summaries are created on Mac and arrive through iCloud; iPhone is view-only. Only time and character counts are recorded, never the text itself. KDP sales appear only after you explicitly enable sales summary sync on Mac. Original Excel files, ASINs, KDP Dashboard estimates, and Payment Reports are not uploaded to iCloud. JIRAIYA PRO Your subscription is shared with the Mac app. On Mac, unlimited books, EPUB Reader preview, PDF export, Focus Mode, EPUB export, and M4B export are Pro features. The free Mac version includes one book. Manuscript writing and file export also take place on Mac. iCloud sync requires the same Apple Account on each device. Jiraiya Pro is an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. The price appears on the App Store purchase screen. Privacy Policy: https://rkpg.net/jiraiya/privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeLog4 screens
Jiraiya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jiraiya at weekly against TimeLog's every 3 weeks. On price, 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

Both are free to download. TimeLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Jiraiya sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeLog ships an update every 3 weeks, Jiraiya weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TimeLog versus Jiraiya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeLogJiraiya
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiko YasuiRyota Kimura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeLog

Subscriptions1
  • TimeLog Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Jiraiya

Subscriptions2
  • Jiraiya Pro(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Jiraiya Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeLog free?
TimeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jiraiya free?
Jiraiya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeLog or Jiraiya have ads?
Neither TimeLog nor Jiraiya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeLog or Jiraiya?
TimeLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jiraiya weekly. Most recently, TimeLog was updated on September 13, 2026 and Jiraiya on September 25, 2026.

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