Local Journal vs TimeLogV3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local Journal
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Local Journal® is a private, local-first journaling diary with on device voice recording and transcription. Every entry is stored locally on your iPhone - no accounts, no tracking, nothing synced by us. When you save or share a backup, you decide where it goes: your device or your own cloud storage. Your journal. Your device. Nobody else. Just you and your thoughts. Whether you journal daily or occasionally, Local Journal® gets out of the way and lets you write. FREE FEATURES • Write freely or use built-in prompts: free write, daily reflection, gratitude • Browse your entries in a clean timeline • Search instantly — everything happens on your device • Export as a text file (always free) • Light and dark mode PREMIUM — One-time purchase. No subscription. Ever. • Voice entry with on-device English transcription and editable transcript — your audio isn't sent to any servers • Face ID / PIN lock • Export as PDF or JSON • Import journal backups PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No accounts • No ads • No analytics or tracking • No subscriptions • Entries are always stored locally - nothing synced by us • Backups go wherever you choose to save or share them FAQ Is it really free? Yes. Writing, timeline, search, and text export are free forever. Premium adds voice entry, lock, and advanced export. Do I need an account? No. No sign-up, no login, no email. The app works entirely offline. Where is my data stored? Your journal entries are always stored locally on your device. Local Journal has no cloud servers and nothing syncs automatically. Can I back up my journal to the cloud? Yes, if you want to. When you save or share an export, you pick the destination — your device, or your own cloud storage like iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox, using your phone's share sheet. We believe you should be deliberate with your personal data and decide, each time you save or share. Can I take my data with me? Yes. Text export is always free. PDF and JSON export are included with premium. Is this a subscription? No. Premium is a one-time purchase. Yours forever.
TimeLogV3
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**Track your time. See your life.** Time Diary is a time-tracking app inspired by the Lyubishchev method. It doesn't ask you to plan the future—it faithfully records the present, so you can truly see where your time goes. **Core Features** • One-Tap Timer — Hit play and start tracking. System time-delta calculation ensures accuracy across background, lock screen, and app restarts. • Smart Pause Queue — Starting a new task auto-pauses the current one; it resumes automatically when you finish. Supports 3-level nesting. • Calendar Timeline — Day and week views with color-coded time blocks. Visualize your schedule at a glance, filter by event. • Statistics — Donut chart + ranked list. Switch between day, week, and month views. Period-over-period comparisons at a glance. • Streak Tracking — Daily streak counter with yesterday's summary shown on each launch. • Overtime Alert — Forgot to stop the timer? Smart notifications keep your data accurate. **All Platforms** • iPhone & iPad — Tab-bar navigation, Live Activities, Dynamic Island timer. • Mac — Sidebar navigation, always-visible menu bar timer, quick controls. • Home Screen Widgets — Three sizes with interactive start/stop buttons. No need to open the app. • iCloud Sync — Real-time sync across all devices. One purchase unlocks everything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Local Journal at 15.0 against TimeLogV3's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Local Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeLogV3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Local Journal | TimeLogV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CK Creative and Consulting LLC | 梓涵 陈 |
In-app purchases
Local Journal
- Premium$9.99
TimeLogV3
- Pro$2.99









