Comparison

SOAP Notes Logbook vs Massage Scribe

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

Head to head
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/

About

Massage Scribe

This app helps massage therapists quickly generate professional clinical notes. It offers guided forms, voice dictation, and various note formats to reduce administrative time. Organize client history and export polished PDFs.

Highlights
  • Automated SOAP, PIRP, Narrative notes
  • Voice Mode dictation
  • Guided form input
  • Client history organization
  • PDF export
  • Appointment scheduling
Features
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Your clinical notes, written for you. Describe a massage session in your own words - typed through a quick guided form or spoken aloud with Voice Mode - and Massage Scribe turns it into a clean, professional SOAP, PIRP, or Narrative note in seconds. Spend less time on paperwork and more time with your clients. Jump right in - no account required to start. Create a free account anytime to save your work and pick up on any device. Built for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and manual therapists (LMT, RMT, and more) who want consistent, professional records without the after-hours charting. WHY THERAPISTS LOVE IT • Finish your notes in seconds, not minutes • Consistent, professional wording every time • Less admin, more hands-on time WRITE NOTES YOUR WAY • Choose your format - SOAP, PIRP, or Narrative • Fill a fast guided form, or just describe the session • Review and edit every note before saving - you're always in control VOICE MODE (PRO) • Dictate the session out loud and let us write the note • Perfect for capturing details right after a session • Audio is streamed for transcription and never stored KEEP CLEAN RECORDS • Organize clients and see their full session history • Track pain levels, techniques, and body regions • Export polished PDFs to share or keep on file MORE PRO TOOLS • Unlimited notes every month • Unlimited clients • Home-care instructions for clients • Watermark-free PDF exports • A technique library plus your own custom techniques • Appointment scheduling with reminders PRIVACY FIRST • Your notes and client data are yours • Voice audio is transcribed on the fly and never saved • Private notes are never exported or sent to third parties. START FREE • No account or credit card needed to start • Create a free account for 15 notes a month and up to 5 clients • Try Pro free for 7 days - then unlimited notes, Voice Mode, and the full toolkit MASSAGE SCRIBE PRO starts with a 7-day free trial, then continues as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or annual). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at the end of the free trial, upon confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Massage Scribe is a documentation aid, not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice. Generated notes may contain errors - always review and edit before use. Terms: https://mscribeai.com/terms.html Privacy: https://mscribeai.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

SOAP Notes Logbook4 screens
Massage Scribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Massage Scribe at 5.0 against SOAP Notes Logbook's 3.0. Massage Scribe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SOAP Notes Logbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Massage Scribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Massage Scribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOAP Notes Logbook ships an update fortnightly, Massage Scribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SOAP Notes Logbook versus Massage Scribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOAP Notes LogbookMassage Scribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell ThormanUTTERWARE SRL

Customer experience

SOAP Notes Logbook

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

Massage Scribe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Massage Scribe

Subscriptions2
  • Massage Scribe Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Massage Scribe Pro (Annual)$139.001 Year

Questions

Is SOAP Notes Logbook free?
SOAP Notes Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Massage Scribe free?
Massage Scribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SOAP Notes Logbook or Massage Scribe?
Massage Scribe is rated higher. SOAP Notes Logbook averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Massage Scribe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SOAP Notes Logbook or Massage Scribe have ads?
Neither SOAP Notes Logbook nor Massage Scribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOAP Notes Logbook or Massage Scribe?
SOAP Notes Logbook ships an update fortnightly, and Massage Scribe weekly. Most recently, SOAP Notes Logbook was updated on September 18, 2026 and Massage Scribe on October 12, 2026.

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