Comparison

TimeLog vs TimesTap

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

Head to head
About

TimeLog

Features
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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.

About

TimesTap

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TimesTap is a simple lifelog app built around one idea: capture the time first. Just tap the + button. The exact moment is saved — no typing required. Add a note later, whenever you remember. "When did I take my medicine?" "What time did I start working?" TimesTap lets you capture the moment faster than you can think about it. GREAT FOR - Medication logs - Clocking work start / end - Baby feeding and sleep tracking - Wake-up and bedtime records - Any moment you want to remember later FEATURES - One-tap capture: save the current time instantly, no input needed - Quick tags: log frequent activities (meds, work, ...) with a single tap - ±10 min adjustment: quickly shift the time for things that just happened - Add notes later: tap any entry to attach or edit a memo - Search: filter instantly by keyword and tag, with highlighting - Calendar & stats: review your days, entry counts, and streaks - Export: manual CSV / JSON export and import - Slack integration (optional): post entries to your Slack channel PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No developer server, no account required. Designed to be ready for input within a second of launch — frictionless enough to use every day.

Screenshots

TimeLog4 screens
TimesTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimesTap at none against TimeLog's 1. TimesTap also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TimesTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TimeLog versus TimesTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeLogTimesTap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiko YasuiHironori Tsumuraya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeLog

Subscriptions1
  • TimeLog Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
None

TimesTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeLog free?
TimeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimesTap free?
TimesTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeLog or TimesTap have ads?
Neither TimeLog nor TimesTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeLog or TimesTap?
TimeLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimesTap every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeLog was updated on September 13, 2026 and TimesTap on August 31, 2026.

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