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 honest 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 longitudinal data that reaches past "this week."
- You need vaccination due-date tracking and structured health records.
- You want the answer in one glance at your phone.
Pricing, in plain text
Free, forever
Activity logging, photos on activities, dashboard, 7-day timeline, family sharing for up to 6 caregivers. Always free, never paywalled.
PawLog Plus: €2.99/month or €19.99/year
Unlimited timeline, 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
Free in money. Costs attention, coordination, and the moments you spend hunting for "when did she last eat" in a 400-message chat.
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, honestly 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.