Comparison

SOAP Notes Logbook vs Physiotherapy Notebook

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

Physiotherapy Notebook

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Physiotherapy Notebook is a professional documentation app for physiotherapists on iPhone and iPad. Keep client profiles, session notes, measurements and follow-up records together in one organized workspace. DOCUMENT YOUR SESSIONS Write with the keyboard on iPhone and iPad, or take handwritten notes with Apple Pencil on iPad. Use ready-to-use physiotherapy documentation templates and export session notes as PDF. FOLLOW PROGRESS OVER TIME Record pain ratings and range-of-motion measurements by body region. Review recorded measurements in charts, link entries to sessions and goals, and keep initial assessments, functional goals and home exercise records alongside your notes. ORGANIZE YOUR PRACTICE Keep client information and session history in one place. Plan appointments with the calendar and optionally synchronize sessions with Apple Calendar. Use client code names when you prefer. KEEP YOUR WORK WITH YOU Work with records stored on your device. Optional iCloud backup and synchronization use your own iCloud account. Protect access with Face ID, Touch ID or an app passcode, depending on your device. Features include: • Client profiles and session history • Keyboard notes and Apple Pencil handwriting on iPad • Initial assessment records • Pain and range-of-motion tracking • Functional goals and home exercise documentation • Physiotherapy note templates • Calendar and optional Apple Calendar synchronization • PDF export and attachments • Optional iCloud backup and synchronization • App lock and automatic locking • English and Turkish interfaces Physiotherapy Notebook is a documentation tool for professionals. It does not diagnose, interpret scores, recommend treatment or generate exercise prescriptions. Clinical decisions and the content of records remain the responsibility of the professional. A Premium auto-renewable subscription is required to access the app's features. Monthly and yearly plans are available. Eligible new subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial. Unless canceled during the trial, the selected plan continues as a paid subscription. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SOAP Notes Logbook4 screens
Physiotherapy Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

SOAP Notes Logbook and Physiotherapy Notebook are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Physiotherapy Notebook 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

SOAP Notes Logbook ships an update fortnightly, Physiotherapy Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SOAP Notes Logbook versus Physiotherapy Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOAP Notes LogbookPhysiotherapy Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell ThormanAlper CUHADAROGLU

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

Physiotherapy Notebook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SOAP Notes Logbook free?
SOAP Notes Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Physiotherapy Notebook free?
Physiotherapy Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SOAP Notes Logbook or Physiotherapy Notebook have ads?
Neither SOAP Notes Logbook nor Physiotherapy Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOAP Notes Logbook or Physiotherapy Notebook?
SOAP Notes Logbook ships an update fortnightly, and Physiotherapy Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, SOAP Notes Logbook was updated on September 18, 2026 and Physiotherapy Notebook on October 4, 2026.

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