Comparison

Wicklog vs Collection Tracker & Inventory

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

Head to head
About

Wicklog

This app helps candle makers meticulously track their creations. Save detailed recipes, log production batches, monitor cure times with notifications, and document burn tests with photos. Export your data for business records.

Highlights
  • Save detailed candle recipes
  • Log production batches with temperatures
  • Track cure times with push notifications
  • Document burn tests with photos
  • Dashboard overview of recipes and batches
  • Export data to CSV
Features
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WickLog is the all-in-one candle making companion that takes you from recipe to finished product. Save your wax, fragrance, and wick combinations, log every pour, track cure times, and document burn tests — so you never lose track of what works. SAVE YOUR RECIPES Store every wax, fragrance oil, wick, and container combination in one place. Record fragrance load percentages, dye choices, and notes so you can recreate your best candles every time. LOG EVERY BATCH Track each production run with auto-generated batch numbers, pour temperature, ambient temperature, quantity, and notes. Link batches to recipes for a complete history of what you made and when. TIME YOUR CURES Set cure durations by wax type — soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax, or custom. Watch progress bars count down on your dashboard and get push notifications the moment a batch is ready to test. DOCUMENT BURN TESTS Log burn duration, melt pool diameter, flame height, tunneling, soot level, and hot throw rating for every test. Attach up to 3 photos per test to track visual results. Average hot throw ratings are calculated automatically per recipe. DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE See your total recipes, batches, and active cures in one view. Check which batches are curing and review recent activity without digging through menus. EXPORT YOUR DATA Export everything to CSV for business records, Etsy bookkeeping, or external analysis. AVAILABLE IN 5 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean. FREE FEATURES • Up to 3 recipes and 5 batches • Cure timer on dashboard • Burn test logging PRO FEATURES — $9.99/YEAR • Unlimited recipes and batches • Push notifications for cure completion • Photo attachments on burn tests • CSV data export All data stays on your device. No account or internet connection required. Built for hobbyists and small-batch sellers who care about consistency Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Collection Tracker & Inventory

Features
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This app is a private, manual collection tracker for anyone who wants a clear record of what they own and what it's worth. You enter the numbers yourself, so the app never asks for an account, never connects to a server, and never leaves your phone. Cards, LEGO, vinyl, coins, Funko, comics, watches, sneakers — track any collection in one place. The hook is the whole-collection rollup: see your total value, total cost, total gain or loss, and your overall portfolio ROI the moment you open the app. — KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH — • An instant collection-value rollup: total value, total cost basis, total gain/loss, and overall ROI • Per-item gain/loss and return, colored so wins and losses are obvious at a glance • Sort by value, by gain, by acquired date, or by name; search and filter by category as your list grows • You enter both the price you paid and the current value — this app never scrapes or guesses a market price • Analytics: value by category, cost vs value, and your top movers • Full per-item value history over time — CATALOG ANY COLLECTION — • Track any collectible: trading cards, LEGO, vinyl records, coins, Funko Pop, comics, watches, sneakers, stamps, action figures and more • Log what you paid (cost basis), what it's worth now (current value), condition, an acquired date, notes, and a photo • Give each item a name and a quick badge (a letter or an emoji), and organize with your own custom categories • No limit on how many items you track — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — • No account, no sign-up, no backend • Your collection, photos, and history live only on your device and are never uploaded • Works fully offline — lightweight, old phones welcome • Export your whole collection to CSV any time — REVALUE REMINDERS — • Set an optional reminder to re-check the value of high-value items every so often • Reminders are scheduled on-device; no push server, no tracking • A passed reminder is simply shown as due and clears when you update the item — A HANDY RECORD FOR INSURANCE — • A documented photo plus cost and current value for every item • An at-a-glance proof-of-ownership picture of your whole collection, useful for insurance and estate records — A NOTE ON WHAT THIS IS — this app is a manual record-keeping tool for hobbyists. The values are the ones you enter yourself; this app never appraises, scrapes, or guesses a market price, and it is not financial advice. Catalog what you own, track what it's worth, and watch your gain/loss at a glance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Privacy Policy: https://kanac.github.io/syanac-legal/

Screenshots

Wicklog4 screens
Collection Tracker & Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Collection Tracker & Inventory at every 2 weeks against Wicklog's monthly. 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. Wicklog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Collection Tracker & Inventory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wicklog ships an update monthly, Collection Tracker & Inventory every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Wicklog versus Collection Tracker & Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWicklogCollection Tracker & Inventory
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerror LLCAnthony Chui

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wicklog

Subscriptions2
  • wicklog premium monthly$1.991 Month
  • wicklog premium annual$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Collection Tracker & Inventory

Subscriptions2
  • Argosy Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Argosy Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Argosy Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Wicklog free?
Wicklog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collection Tracker & Inventory free?
Collection Tracker & Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wicklog or Collection Tracker & Inventory have ads?
Neither Wicklog nor Collection Tracker & Inventory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wicklog or Collection Tracker & Inventory?
Wicklog ships an update monthly, and Collection Tracker & Inventory every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wicklog was updated on June 9, 2026 and Collection Tracker & Inventory on September 24, 2026.

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