Comparison

Kayak Session Magazine vs SendLog

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

Head to head
About

Kayak Session Magazine

Experience the world's leading whitewater kayaking magazine, featuring stunning photography and insightful articles. Discover inspiring content from top outdoor photographers and writers, presented with a creative layout.

Highlights
  • Stunning whitewater kayaking photography
  • In-depth articles from acclaimed writers
  • Creative layout and fresh content
  • Inspiring visuals of kayakers
  • Essential reading for kayakers
Features
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The International Whitewater Magazine. The biggest whitewater kayaking magazine in the world. If a photo speaks a thousand words, then Kayak Session is an encyclopedia. Dubbed the ‘National Geographic’ of whitewater kayaking, we collaborate with some of the best photographers and most acclaimed writers in the outdoor industry. Our photo concept is to show stunning images of kayakers in their element. This photos-first idea is coupled with a creative layout and fresh content, sure to inspire our readers with every issue. Kayak Session is the essential reading for whitewater kayakers worldwide. Pricing for subscriptions available: • Single issue = 5.99 € • 1 year subscription = 19.99 €, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy & Terms of Service : https://www.kayaksession.com/wp-content/themes/gonzo/images/KSP-Privacy-policy.pdf

About

SendLog

Features
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SendLog is an intuitive iOS app designed specifically for rock climbers to easily log, track, and analyze their climbing activities. Quickly record your climbing achievements, access detailed statistics, and keep personalized notes for each climb. KEY FEATURES: • LOG CLIMBING ROUTES Record detailed information for each climb including route name, climbing area, date, difficulty grade, personal rating (1-5 stars), send type (redpoint, pinkpoint, on sight), and personal notes. • PHOTO ATTACHMENTS Attach photos directly to your climbing routes to capture beta, celebrate achievements, or document memorable climbs. Photos are stored locally and securely on your device. • TRAINING SESSION TRACKING Dedicated training log to track your gym sessions, training duration, and monitor your training consistency over time. • PROJECT TRACKING Dedicated section to manage climbing projects, track attempts, record high points, add specific notes, update status (active, completed, abandoned), and convert projects into completed sends. • VOICE NOTES Conveniently record and transcribe climbing notes using multilingual speech recognition in English, German, French, and Spanish. • COMPREHENSIVE STATISTICS Gain insights through detailed climbing statistics including total routes climbed, average rating, top climbing areas, visual grade distribution charts, and calendar heatmap showing climbing frequency. Track training sessions right in the Stats page — session counts, total time, weekly averages, and training type breakdowns, all within your selected time period. • MULTI-PITCH & ROUTE TYPES Distinguish between Sport, Multi-Pitch, and Boulder routes with dedicated tracking and filtering options for each climbing style. • ENHANCED SHARING Generate visually appealing climbing achievement cards with send type icons and improved layouts for easy sharing on social media. • DATA IMPORT & EXPORT Securely backup your logs by exporting data in CSV format within a ZIP archive. Import climbing logs effortlessly, including support for older file formats with full backward compatibility. • OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY SendLog functions entirely offline, ensuring you always have access to your climbing logs and statistics even in remote locations. Your climbing data is stored locally and securely on your device. It is only shared externally when explicitly exported or shared by you. SendLog is free to use with no ads or subscriptions. Download now and start tracking your climbing progress!

Screenshots

Kayak Session Magazine4 screens
SendLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SendLog at none against Kayak Session Magazine's 13. SendLog also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Kayak Session Magazine's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Kayak Session Magazine sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $18.49 per year. SendLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kayak Session Magazine ships an update every 8 months, SendLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kayak Session Magazine versus SendLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKayak Session MagazineSendLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAYAK SESSION PUBLISHINGRobert Ruzitschka

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Kayak Session Magazine

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year subscription$18.491 Year
One-time12
  • Winter 2023$3.99
  • KS#51 (fall 2014)$4.99
  • KS#53 (spring 2015)$4.99
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  • KS#55 (fall 2015)$4.99
  • KS#56 (winter 2015)$4.99
  • Spring 2016$4.99
  • Summer 2016$4.99
  • Fall 2016$4.99
  • summer 2017$4.99
  • Fall 2018$4.99
  • Winter 2024$4.99
  • Winter 2026$4.99
None

SendLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kayak Session Magazine free?
Kayak Session Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SendLog free?
SendLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kayak Session Magazine or SendLog have ads?
Neither Kayak Session Magazine nor SendLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kayak Session Magazine or SendLog?
Kayak Session Magazine ships an update every 8 months, and SendLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kayak Session Magazine was updated on October 14, 2026 and SendLog on October 25, 2026.

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