Present Past vs ZenLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Present Past
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Present Past is a simple journaling app built around a timeline. It helps you capture small moments as they happen and quietly brings them back later, when they feel new again. Instead of long, structured entries, you can write short notes throughout the day. Thoughts, events, or even something you donβt want to forget. Over time, they form a personal history you can revisit anytime. ### Key Features - Timeline-based journaling Your entries are organized in a clean, chronological timeline, making it easy to browse your past. - Quick capture Open the app and start writing immediately. No friction, no setup. - Hashtags for flexible organization Add tags to your entries and follow threads across time. - Resurface past moments Revisit entries from the past and rediscover thoughts youβve forgotten. - Text-first experience Designed to keep your focus on thoughts rather than media. - Private and simple Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no distractions.
ZenLog
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Tired of cluttered note apps? Meet ZenLog. ZenLog is a minimalist, timeline-based notes app designed for focus. No complex folders, no confusing menusβjust you and your thoughts. Why ZenLog? β’ Chat-Style Entry: Add notes as fast as sending a text. β’ Timeline View: See your life unfold in a beautiful, vertical stream. β’ Emoji Tags: Organize ideas, tasks, and memories with a single tap. β’ 100% Private: Your data stays on your device. No cloud, no tracking, no AI. β’ iOS Native Vibe: Experience smooth haptics, glassmorphism, and dark mode support. Perfect for quick logs, daily gratitude, or simple brain dumps. Start your Zen journey today.
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Verdict
Present Past and ZenLog are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Present Past | ZenLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeungEun Lee | Vasta Jean-Luc Gilbert |
In-app purchases
Present Past
No in-app purchases
ZenLog
No in-app purchases









