Comparison

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad vs Sermon Maker

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

Head to head
About

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad

Quickly log details of your phone calls, including notes, statuses, and priorities. Integrate with your contacts and calendar, secure sensitive entries with passwords, and export your data. Sync across devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Log call details
  • Integrate with Contacts and Calendar
  • Configurable call statuses and categories
  • Password-protected notes
  • Export to CSV
  • Automatic backups
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad allows you to quickly store notes about phone calls you have made or received. Whether you spend all day on the phone or just make the occasional call to your bank, enter the details straight into this app and you'll never forget a call again. (Please note: Apple does not allow PhoneLog to have access to the call history on your iPhone, but you can make calls from within the app to save you retyping the number.) Great features include: • Add events to your Calendar and Reminders • Use your Contacts list • Configurable call statuses (eg Follow Up, Waiting Reply, Closed etc) • Configurable categories/tags • Priority levels • Secure individual call notes using passwords • A call timer • Additional fields • Export to CSV file and other formats • Automatic backups of your call logs • Sync using Dropbox between multiple Macs, iPhones and iPads (requires Dropbox account; PhoneLog Pro is available for the Mac on the Mac App Store - purchased separately) • Or sync using our new syncing service "Sync Server" (requires subscription via In App Purchase) ---- Subscriptions All features are available in the app without further purchase, except for syncing using the "Sync Server". This is available via a subscription purchased from within the app. There are multiple tiers depending on how many devices you wish to sync between. This subscription is a monthly, auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription is automatically renewed if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices may vary by location. You can manage your subscriptions in the App Store Account settings where you may turn off the auto-renewal. Privacy policy: https://www.spelgasoftware.co.uk/PhoneLog/privacy_policy.html Terms and conditions: https://www.spelgasoftware.co.uk/PhoneLog/app_terms_and_conditions.html

About

Sermon Maker

Create and organize sermons and devotionals with a unified structure. This app synchronizes projects across iCloud-compatible devices and offers font customization and word count features. Available in multiple languages and supports dark and light modes.

Highlights
  • Unified sermon structure
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Font color customization
  • Word count per section
  • Multi-language support
  • Dark/Light mode
Features
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Sermon Maker is an application designed to help pastors, teachers, and church leaders create, organize, and manage sermons and devotionals. The app is compatible with iPhone devices running iOS 16.0 or later, iPads running iPadOS 16.0 or later, and Macs running macOS 13 Ventura or later. The macOS version is built with Mac Catalyst and is compatible with both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs (through Rosetta when required). Sermon Maker integrates with iCloud, allowing users to securely save and synchronize their content across all compatible devices using CloudKit private and public databases, as well as iCloud Sharing. The application is available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, and Portuguese. It supports both Light Mode and Dark Mode and allows users to customize the color of text in various sections, including sermons and devotionals. Additional features include word counts for individual sections and complete documents, project organization tools, and many other productivity features designed specifically for ministry preparation. The primary purpose of Sermon Maker is to provide consistency and structure in sermon and devotional preparation. The app was intentionally designed to help users follow a unified framework, making it easier to maintain clear organization, consistency, and a standardized flow across all sermons and devotionals.

Screenshots

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad4 screens
Sermon Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad at 4.0 against Sermon Maker's 3.0. PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). Sermon Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, 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

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad costs $7.99 and Sermon Maker $4.99 up front. PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Sermon Maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sermon Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad ships an update every 3 months, Sermon Maker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad versus Sermon Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneLog for iPhone & iPadSermon Maker
Price$7.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.0 (11 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpelga SoftwareRonald Steinvorth

Customer experience

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Sermon Maker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad

Subscriptions4
  • Syncing for 2 Devices$1.491 Month
  • Syncing for 5 Devices$2.991 Month
  • Syncing for 10 Devices$5.991 Month
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  • Syncing for 20 Devices$9.991 Month
3 purchases

Sermon Maker

One-time3
  • Donation$0.99
  • Donation$9.99
  • Donation$99.99

Questions

Is PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad free?
PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sermon Maker free?
Sermon Maker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad or Sermon Maker?
PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad is rated higher. PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sermon Maker averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad or Sermon Maker have ads?
Neither PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad nor Sermon Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad or Sermon Maker?
PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Sermon Maker every 2 days. Most recently, PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sermon Maker on October 25, 2026.

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