PawLog vs manual tracking: which is right for your family?
If you live alone and have a good memory, a notebook is fine. If two or more people share puppy care, you almost always want an app. Here is the breakdown.
When manual is fine
- You are a single owner.
- Your puppy's routine is settled and simple.
- You only need a few weeks of history.
- You enjoy the ritual of writing things down.
When PawLog wins
- Two or more people share puppy duties.
- You want history that goes back further than this week.
- You need vaccination due-date tracking and structured health records.
- See when a meal or walk was last logged, right on your phone.
What each option costs
Free, forever
Activity logging, photos on activities, dashboard, 7-day timeline, family sharing for up to 5 caregivers. Always free, never paywalled.
PawLog Plus: €2.99/month or €19.99/year
Unlimited timeline, training history, charts, health records, vaccinations, exports. One subscription covers the whole household.
90-day free trial
Every new household gets all Plus features free for 90 days, included from day one. After the trial you can keep using the free tier indefinitely.
Manual tracking
Costs nothing, but checking a long group chat to see when the dog last ate takes time.
Comparing other apps?
This page is PawLog against notes and group chats. For PawLog against the other apps built for households, see dog care apps for couples, compared, which covers what each one charges to add your partner.
See if it sticks for your family
Ninety days, every Plus feature, included. If it does not fit your household, the free tier is yours forever.
Or read our full 2026 puppy tracker guide.