# Effect Log vs umiolog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Effect Log at none against umiolog's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. umiolog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Effect Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

Effect Log ships an update every 9 days, umiolog every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Effect Log | umiolog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ITELLA, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786589884) | [NAKANO FUMIAKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812090758) |

## What reviewers say

### Effect Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effect-log/id6794990066)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### umiolog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umiolog/id6812090756)

Easily create Vlogs from your iPhone videos without complex editing. Simply select clips, trim them to a few seconds, arrange them, and add color, text, and music. Capture everyday moments and turn them into shareable video stories.

**Highlights:** Simple video trimming, Clip reordering, Vlog preview, Color adjustment, Filters, Text addition, BGM integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| umiolog Pro 月額プラン | $1.99 | per month |
| umiolog Pro 年額プラン | $14.99 | per year |
| umiolog Pro 買い切りプラン | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Effect Log free?

Effect Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is umiolog free?

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

### Do Effect Log or umiolog have ads?

Neither Effect Log nor umiolog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Effect Log or umiolog?

Effect Log ships an update every 9 days, and umiolog every 5 days. Most recently, Effect Log was updated on October 31, 2026 and umiolog 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.*
