# Documented vs ShiftLedger

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftLedger at none against Documented's shown. ShiftLedger also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Documented's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 1) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Documented sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and ShiftLedger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftLedger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documented has 306 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Documented ships an update every 4 days, ShiftLedger every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documented | ShiftLedger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documented-custody-logs/id6791808503/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftledger-overtime-tracker/id6812492245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Advertising LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839370150) | [Alan Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809237874) |

## What reviewers say

### Documented

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documented-custody-logs/id6791808503)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and tamper-evident journal for logging important events related to child custody. It automatically timestamps entries, allows for attachments, and generates tamper-proof records for legal purposes. All data is private and stored locally or on your iCloud.

**Highlights:** Tamper-evident logging, Automatic timestamping, Attach photos, videos, voice memos, receipts, Tag children and co-parents, Search and filter entries, Generate PDF export, Encrypted sharing with attorney

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documented Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Documented Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Documented Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Documented Plus - Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Documented Plus - Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Documented Plus | $179.99 | per year |


### ShiftLedger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftledger-overtime-tracker/id6812492245)

Easily track your work hours, understand overtime pay, and analyze your earnings. Designed for irregular schedules, it helps you see where your time goes and identify your most valuable shifts.

**Highlights:** Track scheduled vs. actual work times, Configure custom pay profiles, Estimate overtime earnings, Analyze overtime trends, Export shift records and summaries, Local-first privacy with no ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documented free?

Documented is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShiftLedger free?

ShiftLedger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Documented or ShiftLedger?

ShiftLedger is rated higher. Documented averages 4.8 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while ShiftLedger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Documented or ShiftLedger have ads?

Documented shows ads; ShiftLedger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Documented or ShiftLedger?

Documented ships an update every 4 days, and ShiftLedger every 2 days. Most recently, Documented was updated on November 10, 2026 and ShiftLedger on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*