Comparison

Log vs TapCopy

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

Head to head
About

Log

Features
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Log is a thought log for people who turn ideas into reality. Capture an idea in one line. Not a record, but a log for evolution. You wrote it down, then lost track of it. Ideas pile up, but you can't tell what moved forward and what stalled. Log keeps your thinking not as scattered dots, but as a history of change. CAPTURE IN ONE LINE Save a thought before it fades, with the fewest taps. Organize later. Type #tags in the title and they are added automatically. CONNECT YOUR THINKING Link related logs and keep a thought history (v1 β†’ v2 β†’ v3), so you always know where an idea came from and where it went. DIG DEEPER WITH AI Chat with Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini about one log or a bundle of logs. Save a good reply back as a new log with one long-press. AI ideas suggests three next steps: dig deeper, branch out, or move to the next stage. SIX LAYERS OF THINKING Idea β†’ Output β†’ Build β†’ Launch β†’ Review β†’ Reach. Give each log a layer and see how far each thought has grown. SPIRAL GRAPHβ„’ See the density, depth and reach of your thinking on Log's own logarithmic spiral. Tap a layer to open its logs. WRITE MATH Wrap text in $ to show it as math, in your notes and in AI replies. Great for math and physics study logs. EXPORT AS MARKDOWN Export a whole folder as a ZIP of Markdown files, one note per log, ready for Obsidian and other apps. Back up and restore everything with JSON. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your logs stay on your device. Log has no server and never uses your logs for training. Lock the app with Face ID. AI features use your own API key, stored in the iOS Keychain and sent only to the AI provider you choose. PRICING Free: up to 3 folders and 50 logs, with every feature. Pro: unlimited folders and logs. One-time purchase, no subscription.

About

TapCopy

Quickly save and copy frequently used text snippets like replies, signatures, and addresses. Organize your text into notes and copy entire notes or specific blocks with a single tap. A home screen widget provides even faster access.

Highlights
  • Save and copy text snippets
  • Organize notes with titles
  • Copy entire notes or text blocks
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Ad-free Pro version available
Features
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TapCopy saves the text you keep typing again: replies, addresses, email signatures, links and hashtags. Add your own text once, then tap Copy on its card when you need it. COPY FROM YOUR LIST Each note has a copy button. Use the large-button layout or switch to a compact list to see more notes. Give notes a title and arrange them in the order that suits you. USE A WHOLE NOTE OR A BLOCK Copy all of a note, or choose a text block in its detail view. Blank lines separate automatic blocks; you can also define blocks from selected lines. Keep an address and a message together, then copy only the part you need. COPY, THEN PASTE TapCopy puts the selected text on the clipboard. Switch to your message, email or form and paste it there. You save the text you want to reuse; TapCopy does not automatically collect your clipboard history. A Home Screen widget is also available for saved notes. FREE AND PRO Save up to 20 notes for free with ads. Text blocks do not have a separate count limit. An optional one-time TapCopy Pro purchase removes ads and the note limit. Check the purchase screen for your local price. Start with a reply or an address you often send. Save it, copy it, and paste it when you need it. Privacy Policy: https://kazusa703.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kazusa703.github.io/terms.html Support: https://kazusa703.github.io/support.html

Screenshots

Log4 screens
TapCopy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Log at none against TapCopy's shown. Log also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TapCopy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Log ships an update every 4 days, TapCopy every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Log versus TapCopy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogTapCopy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermika masudaatsuko imai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Log

One-time1
  • Log Pro$5.99
1 purchases

TapCopy

One-time1
  • TapCopy Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Log free?
Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapCopy free?
TapCopy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Log or TapCopy have ads?
TapCopy shows ads; Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Log or TapCopy?
Log ships an update every 4 days, and TapCopy every 2 months. Most recently, Log was updated on October 25, 2026 and TapCopy on October 25, 2026.

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