HostLog vs JianBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HostLog
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Document the stay. Preserve the evidence. Stay ahead of the deadline. HostLog is a private damage and inspection journal for short-term rental hosts. Keep pre-stay and post-checkout photos, damage details, repair estimates, communications, and important filing dates connected to the right stay — then export a clear PDF when you need to make your case. BUILT FOR THE MOMENT DAMAGE IS FOUND - Capture timestamped before-and-after inspection photos. - Log damage details, repair costs, and supporting images. - Track guest-response, filing, and support-escalation windows. - Choose private local reminders so a date does not slip past. - Generate a basic damage PDF at no cost. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account or login. - Records live in HostLog on your iPhone and are included in your standard iOS device backup. - No analytics, advertising, AI, or tracking SDKs. - Export a portable JSON archive whenever you choose. - App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID is free for everyone. FREE TO START - 1 property and up to 3 stays per property. - Up to 5 photos per inspection. - Unlimited damage records. - Individual damage timelines and on-device deadline reminders. - Basic damage PDF, Recently Deleted recovery, backup export, and Home Screen widget. HOSTLOG PRO - Damage Claim Builder PDF with before/after evidence and communication timeline. - Before/After photo comparison. - Unlimited properties, stays, and inspection photos. - Unified deadline dashboard across every property. - Multi-platform organization and Communication Log. - Annual Hosting Report and Insurance Schedule PDFs. Choose flexible monthly access or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Both unlock the same Pro features. Localized prices are shown by the App Store before purchase. Monthly access renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Apple ID subscription settings. Lifetime access is a non-consumable in-app purchase and does not renew. Restore Purchases is available on the purchase screen. HostLog does not connect to Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, or any rental platform. Platform names are optional labels only. HostLog does not file claims, message guests, provide legal or insurance advice, or guarantee a claim outcome. Verify current platform rules before relying on a calculated date. Support: captainlongevity@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/hostlog/privacy Terms of Use: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/hostlog/terms
JianBox
This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for document management, file organization, and media processing, all while ensuring 100% local processing for maximum privacy. It scans, edits, converts, and secures your files without requiring any cloud uploads or account logins.
- 100% Offline processing
- Document scanning and PDF editing
- File unarchiving and compression
- Private vault with encryption
- Batch file renaming
- Video and audio toolkit
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JianBox = Document Scanner + PDF Editor + File Unarchiver + Private Vault, all in one. 100% Local Processing. Your files never leave your device. One app, twelve capabilities, zero cloud uploads, zero account login required. Scan documents, convert formats, edit PDFs, extract archives, free up storage, encrypt files—everything happens offline on your iPhone and iPad. Documents & Scanning 【Camera Scanner】 Snap photos or import from album. Auto edge detection, enhancement, multi-page scanning, export as PDF. Contracts, receipts, notes, IDs—turn them into high-quality PDFs instantly. 【Image to PDF】 Select multiple images and merge them into a single PDF. Custom page sizes (A4/Letter), watermark support. Fully offline. 【PDF Editor】 Reorder, rotate, delete, or extract PDF pages with simple drag-and-drop gestures. 【PDF Verifier】 Professional PDF inspection tool: page consistency check, blank page detection, metadata viewer, SHA-256 hash verification. Auto-generates verification reports for compliance scenarios. 【Signature Tool】 Place personal signatures or company stamps on PDFs. Drag-and-drop positioning, resize, rotate, batch signing across multiple files. Final step for contract approval and formal delivery. Files & Compression 【HEIC Converter】 Batch convert iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to universal JPG format. Adjustable quality and dimensions, text or image watermark support. Solves the "Windows can't open iPhone photos" problem. 【Unarchiver】 Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ. Also create password-protected ZIP archives from multiple files. Open compressed attachments directly without a computer. 【Batch Renamer】 Rename files or photos with prefix, suffix, numbering, find-replace, timestamps. Preview before applying, undo support. 【Storage Cleaner】 Scan large files, duplicate photos, and app caches. Free up space with one tap. Media Processing 【Video & Audio Toolkit】 Convert formats, compress files, trim videos, extract audio tracks. All processing happens locally with zero data usage. Privacy & Security 【Private Vault】 Encrypt and store sensitive files and photos. Face ID / Touch ID locked. Bank-level encryption protects your data even if your phone is lost. Productivity Tools 【Clipboard History】 Automatically saves copied text. Pin important items, search history, categorize. Never lose a copied verification code or address again. 【QR Scanner & Generator】 Scan QR codes and barcodes, or generate custom QR codes. History auto-saved for easy reference. Key Features • 100% Offline — Files stay on your device, never uploaded • 12-in-1 Toolkit — Replace 12 separate apps, save storage • Ad-Free Experience — Clean, distraction-free interface • iPad Optimized — Full-screen support, split-view ready • Multi-Language — English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Privacy & Security JianBox respects your privacy. All file processing occurs entirely on your device. We do not collect, upload, or store any of your file contents. The Private Vault uses device-level encryption. No account sign-up required. No usage tracking. No marketing notifications. Pro Version One-time purchase. iPhone + iPad universal. Lifetime access to all 12 tools, ad-free experience. No subscription, no recurring fees, no account binding. Future updates included forever. Questions or feedback? Contact us through the in-app support feature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JianBox at every 3 weeks against HostLog's every 2 months. 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. HostLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and JianBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HostLog ships an update every 2 months, JianBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HostLog | JianBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 慧慧 高 | 涛 刘 |
In-app purchases
HostLog
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
JianBox
- JianBox Pro lifetime unlock$14.99





