Comparison

HostLog vs MyBox

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

Head to head
About

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

About

MyBox

This app provides a private, local space to message yourself and store various types of content like notes, links, and files. It allows for organized saving with password-protected boxes and offline access, offering a secure alternative to cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Message yourself notes and reminders
  • Save links, images, videos, and files
  • Share content from other apps
  • Search saved items
  • Create separate content boxes
  • Password-protect private boxes
  • Offline local storage
Features
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MyBox is a private place to message yourself and save anything on your device. Use it like your own personal chat, but without an account and without a server for your saved content. Save quick thoughts, links, screenshots, videos, voice notes, documents, and files in simple local MyBoxes that stay under your control. What you can do with MyBox: - Message notes and reminders to yourself - Save links, images, videos, audio, PDFs, and files - Share into MyBox from other apps - Search anything you saved - Create separate MyBoxes for different things - Lock private MyBoxes with a password - Use it offline with local storage MyBox is built for people who already send things to themselves and want a calmer, more private place to keep them.

Screenshots

HostLog4 screens
MyBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyBox at every 9 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HostLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MyBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HostLog ships an update every 2 months, MyBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HostLog versus MyBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHostLogMyBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧慧 高Raj Tripathi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HostLog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

MyBox

One-time1
  • MyBox Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is HostLog free?
HostLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyBox free?
MyBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HostLog or MyBox have ads?
Neither HostLog nor MyBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HostLog or MyBox?
HostLog ships an update every 2 months, and MyBox every 9 days. Most recently, HostLog was updated on October 7, 2026 and MyBox on October 12, 2026.

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