Comparison

Ask Marcus vs MyPetLogger

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

Head to head
About

Ask Marcus

Features
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Ask Marcus is the only Stoic philosophy app that gives you personalized wisdom for your exact situation — not generic quotes. Share what you're struggling with and Marcus Aurelius responds with an authentic Stoic quote, explains what it means in plain English, shows you how to apply it to your specific situation today, and gives you a concrete daily practice. CONSULT MARCUS Type your real struggle — stress at work, a difficult relationship, anxiety about the future — and receive a structured response with a sourced quote, its meaning, a personal application, and a practice you can do today. 1,178 AUTHENTIC QUOTES Every quote is sourced with exact book, chapter, and section references from Marcus Aurelius (Meditations), Epictetus (Discourses & Enchiridion), Seneca (Letters to Lucilius), Zeno of Citium, and Cato the Younger. REFLECTION JOURNAL Write daily reflections with guided Stoic prompts. Protected with Face ID. DAILY WISDOM A new quote every day — no repeat within 365 days. Morning and evening notifications to keep your practice consistent. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS 7-day streaks, mood check-ins, and weekly AI insights on your journal patterns. Free: 3 consultations per month + daily quotes Pro: Unlimited consultations, full journal, weekly insights, home screen widget Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://askmarcusapp.com/privacy.html

About

MyPetLogger

This app provides a comprehensive, offline-first digital journal for managing all aspects of your pet's life. Track medical history, care routines, activities, and important documents with customizable reminders and GPS walk tracking.

Highlights
  • Pet medical record keeping
  • Care and feeding schedules
  • GPS walk tracking with live activity
  • Document and expense management
  • Customizable reminders
  • Vet finder map
  • Photo timeline
Features
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MyPetLogger is the private, offline-first record book for every pet in your home. Keep one tidy timeline per pet — vet visits, vaccinations, medications, weight, walks, feeding, grooming, training, photos, and documents — all on your device. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK • Medical: vet visits, vaccinations, medications, allergies, surgeries, medical tests, chronic conditions, vital readings • Care: feeding schedules, deworming, flea and tick treatment, grooming, hydration, supplements • Tracking: weight charts, GPS walks, activity, mood, sleep • Documents: insurance, IDs, expenses, contacts, gear, emergency notes • Memories: a per-pet photo timeline WALKS DONE RIGHT Built-in GPS walk tracker with live route, distance, duration, and pace. Live Activity and Dynamic Island show your walk in progress. If you want, walks save to Apple Health as workouts. VET FINDER MAP Categorized search across clinics, emergency vets, parks, hotels, and more — with autocomplete and one-tap directions in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. REMINDERS THAT RESPECT YOU Per-category lead times, quiet hours, and snooze for vaccinations, medication doses, vet appointments, deworming, and feeding. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS, SIRI Record walks from your wrist with the GPS on Apple Watch. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center widgets, App Intents for Siri, and Shortcuts automations. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your records stay on your device. Optional iCloud Sync uses a private iCloud container only you can access. No account required. — — MyPetLogger is free for one pet. Premium unlocks unlimited pets, PDF export, alternate app icons, and removes ads. Premium Annual includes a 7-day free trial. A separate Ad-Free Annual subscription is available for users who only want to remove ads. Premium subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mypetlogger.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mypetlogger.com/terms

Screenshots

Ask Marcus4 screens
MyPetLogger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ask Marcus at none against MyPetLogger's shown. Ask Marcus also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Ask Marcus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MyPetLogger sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ask Marcus versus MyPetLogger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsk MarcusMyPetLogger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREBECCA MAXINE CLAYBOR STALLWORTHLC&V Systems LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ask Marcus

Subscriptions2
  • Ask Marcus Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Ask Marcus Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ask Marcus Lifetime$99.99
7 purchases

MyPetLogger

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Annual$9.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Pizza Tip$4.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
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  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Ask Marcus free?
Ask Marcus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyPetLogger free?
MyPetLogger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ask Marcus or MyPetLogger have ads?
MyPetLogger shows ads; Ask Marcus does not.

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