Comparison

Paddle Logger vs Phee Notes

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

Head to head
About

Paddle Logger

This app helps paddlers track their journeys with GPS, providing detailed session data, safety features, and integration with Apple Health. It offers route planning, live location sharing, and performance analysis for various water sports.

Highlights
  • One-button GPS tracking
  • Live location sharing (PaddleLIVE™)
  • Route planning with alerts (PaddlePLAN™)
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app with Action Button support
  • Race Mode for training and competition
  • Detailed digital logbook with performance analysis
Features
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- Great on Apple Watch - Apple - App of the Day - Apple - Accessory of the Year - SUPConnect - Most Innovative App of the Year - Sports Tech Awards (Shortlistee) Built by paddlers, designed for paddlers. Tracking functions perfect for stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing give you detailed data about your sessions, keep you connected with your loved ones and enable you to be safer on the water. The original one button tracker, everything we do is designed to help you maximise your time on the water. After set up, all you have to do is tap one button to start tracking and let us handle the rest. Apple Health integration means that your paddle sessions can help close your Health Rings. The standalone Apple Watch App has all the tracking features of the iPhone App and more, including use of the Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra. Whether you are recording your first ever session or in serious training, Paddle Logger is for you. SUP, Kayak, OC, Canoe, Prone Paddleboard as well as sailing or swimming! Join hundreds of thousands of paddlers all over the world! Paddle Logger Key Features: - PaddlePLAN™, plot your next route and stay on track, with alerts and haptics if you drift off course. - PaddleLIVE™, keep your family and friends aware of your location, with automatic alerts and live tracking. Peace of mind for you, and them. - Local wind and tide information to help plan your sessions. - Accurately track your journeys with devices you already own. - Race Mode, pre-set distances with alerts halfway, and once you've finished. Ideal for training and competing. - Countdown, press GO and give yourself time to get on the water. - Built for Apple Watch, leave your iPhone at the beach. - Detailed Digital Logbook with paddling data and route maps. - Health & performance analysis, get faster by checking out your heart rate zones, speed, pace and splits. - Siri Voice Control. - Set your goals for the year and watch your progression - Integration with Apple Health to help fill your Health Rings! - Water Lock on the Apple Watch in settings (within Paddle Logger Apple Watch App) in case you take a swim!! - Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra. - Edit trip notes about your journey and share your adventures to social media or with friends. - Widgets for the Lock Screen & Home Screen, view your paddling stats and weather forecasts. - Change units, imperial or metric. Paddle Logger Subscription Features: - PaddleLIVE®. - PaddlePLAN®. - Virtual Race features. - Countdown. - Detailed session data, including Heart Rate, Speed, Pace and Splits. - Detailed Graphs. - Crop & edit your trip map (handy if you forget to end). - Units of measurement include nautical miles and knots. - Custom folders to track different types of session for training and challenges. - Drop pins while out on the water and view stats for different legs of your trip. - Satellite Trip Maps, visually see how your speed changes across your journey. - View photos and selfies in the Trip Photo Gallery. --- Paddle Logger Subscription payments are charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase.† (We recommend purchasing a quality waterproof case to prevent damaging your phone) † Payment will be automatically charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current charging period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off by the user by visiting Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a purchase to a subscription occurs, where applicable. www.paddlelogger.com/s/terms

About

Phee Notes

Features
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Phee Notes is a flexible workout log built around the fastest interface you already know: a note. Write your workout naturally, keep the shorthand that makes sense to you, and let Phee Notes turn it into useful training data—without forcing every set through a rigid form. WRITE YOUR WAY • Log sets, reps, weight, RPE, RIR, failure, duration, distance, and notes. • Use compact syntax such as “Bench Press 3x8@60”. • Customize your preferred workout syntax in the dictionary. • Dictate entries when typing is inconvenient. TRAIN WITH CONTEXT • Tap a recognized exercise to see what you did last time. • Insert previous sets directly into your note. • Configure automatic progression for individual exercises. • Keep active drafts easy to resume. SEE REAL PROGRESS • Review total sets, training volume, personal records, and muscle-group work. • Explore exercise history and progression over custom date ranges. • See today’s training summary directly from Home. • Create polished workout cards to share. PLAN AND ORGANIZE • Build a weekly workout plan and insert today’s session into the editor. • Browse your training through the calendar. • Group related workouts into files and programs. • Keep daily tasks alongside your training. MADE FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES • Connect Apple Health to see today’s step count in Phee Notes. • Use Home Screen widgets for quick workout access and weekly training. • Use the Apple Watch companion for live workout metrics, rest controls, dictation, today’s stats, and tasks. Apple Health Integration: Notes can read your step count from the Apple Health app to display your daily steps and progress. Phee Notes does not write health data. LOCAL-FIRST Start logging without creating an account. Your guest workspace works locally, including offline. If you choose to sign in, you can back up your workouts and keep supported data synchronized across devices. Whether your training is strength, hypertrophy, cardio, or a mix, Phee Notes gives you the freedom of a notebook with the structure of a dedicated workout tracker.

Screenshots

Paddle Logger4 screens
Phee Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phee Notes at none against Paddle Logger's 17. Phee Notes also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Paddle Logger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Phee Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paddle Logger ships an update every 3 weeks, Phee Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paddle Logger versus Phee Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddle LoggerPhee Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaddle Logger Ltd.Georgios Kamperoglou

Bugs and requests

Paddle Logger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes when trying to stop/pause a session
  • Recorded data not syncing properly
  • Inconsistent distance/speed tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add stroke rate tracking
  • Improve Apple Watch app functionality
  • Allow manual entry of trips
  • Provide more detailed analytics and data visualization
  • Offer non-subscription purchase options

Phee Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Paddle Logger

Subscriptions10
  • Pro - Monthly5 variants$6.991 Month
  • Pro - Six Months$19.996 Months
  • Pro - Six Months2 variants$29.996 Months
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  • Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro - Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro - Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro - Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro - Family - Annual2 variants$69.991 Year
  • Pro - Annual - Family$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$149.99
None

Phee Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paddle Logger free?
Paddle Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phee Notes free?
Phee Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paddle Logger or Phee Notes have ads?
Neither Paddle Logger nor Phee Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paddle Logger or Phee Notes?
Paddle Logger ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phee Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Paddle Logger was updated on October 26, 2026 and Phee Notes on October 24, 2026.

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