Comparison

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad vs MagicWiki

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

MagicWiki

Build a personal knowledge network with this note-taking app. Connect ideas through wiki-style linking, organize with smart tags, and access content easily with powerful search. Supports markdown, images, and a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Wiki-style linking
  • Smart tag suggestions
  • Daily journal with calendar
  • Markdown and image support
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Offline data storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Create and organize your thoughts, ideas, and knowledge in a beautiful and interconnected personal wiki. MagicWiki is a powerful yet simple note-taking app that helps you build your own knowledge network. Key Features: • Wiki-style Linking: Connect your thoughts naturally by linking between articles • Smart Tags: Organize articles with tags and get intelligent tag suggestions based on content • Favorites: Keep important articles easily accessible • Daily Journal: Built-in journaling with a calendar view • Markdown Support: Format your content with simple markdown syntax • Image Support: Add and resize images within your articles • Powerful Search: Find articles by title, content, or tags • Clean Interface: Distraction-free writing and reading experience • Dark Mode Support: Comfortable viewing day and night Perfect for: • Personal knowledge management • Project documentation • Research notes • Daily journaling • Writing and brainstorming • Building your second brain MagicWiki works completely offline and your data stays on your device. No account or subscription required. iCloud sync available. Start building your personal knowledge base today with MagicWiki.

Screenshots

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad4 screens
MagicWiki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagicWiki at 5.0 against PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad's 4.0. MagicWiki also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.6). On ads 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 MagicWiki $4.99 up front. PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. MagicWiki asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagicWiki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad's written reviews are positive against 100% of MagicWiki's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad ships an update every 3 months, MagicWiki every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad versus MagicWiki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneLog for iPhone & iPadMagicWiki
Price$7.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpelga SoftwareManicgrin Media Ltd

Customer experience

PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad

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

MagicWiki

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

MagicWiki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad free?
PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MagicWiki free?
MagicWiki costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad or MagicWiki?
MagicWiki is rated higher. PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MagicWiki averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad or MagicWiki have ads?
Neither PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad nor MagicWiki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad or MagicWiki?
PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad ships an update every 3 months, and MagicWiki every 2 weeks. Most recently, PhoneLog for iPhone & iPad was updated on September 15, 2026 and MagicWiki on September 19, 2026.

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