Help Center
Everything you need to know about using LogHound.
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Getting Started
When you open LogHound for the first time, you'll see a welcome screen. From there you can start an optional guided walkthrough that introduces the app step by step.
The walkthrough:
- Explains the core Log vs. Entry concept — a log is the container, and each entry is a single record within it.
- Walks you through a short live demo of building a schema and adding your first entry.
- Offers to create a sample log called My Morning Routine so you have something to explore, or lets you start from scratch.
You can replay the walkthrough anytime from Settings → Help → Getting Started.
The home screen shows your log list with a search bar at the top. Each log displays its name and entry count.
Along the bottom toolbar you'll find:
- New Log — Create a new log
- Stash — Logs you've tucked away. Stashed logs are fully functional — entries and exports all still work. It's just a way to reduce clutter on the home screen.
- Trash — Deleted logs stay here for 30 days before permanent deletion
In the top-right area you'll see a Settings gear icon.
Tap any log to open its detail view where you can see all entries. Use All Logs (back button) to return to the log list.
Inside a log, you can switch between three view modes:
- Card — Vertical cards showing field values
- Table — Spreadsheet-style rows and columns
- Summary — Aggregated statistics for numeric fields
Cards
Table
Summary
Logs
Tap the + button on the home screen to create a new log. Enter a name and tap Save.
The schema editor opens automatically so you can start adding fields right away. Fields define what data each entry will capture.
Long-press a log on the home screen and select Rename. Edit the name and confirm. Duplicate names are not allowed.
Long-press a log and select Duplicate. You'll be prompted to name the copy and can toggle Include all entries on or off.
If toggled on, all existing entries are copied to the new log. If off, only the schema (fields) is duplicated.
Stashing preserves a log and removes it from the home screen. Stashed logs are fully functional — entries and exports all still work. Access them from the Stash view and restore anytime.
Deleting moves a log to Trash where it stays for 30 days before permanent deletion. Both actions are fully reversible within their retention periods.
Open the Stash or Trash view and tap the restore action on the log you want to bring back.
If an active log already has the same name, you'll be prompted to rename it before restoring.
On the home screen, drag logs up or down to rearrange them in your preferred order. The order is saved automatically.
Fields & Schema
In the schema editor, tap Add Field. Select a field type, configure its settings (name, options, etc.), and tap Save.
Each field defines a piece of data captured in every entry. You can add as many fields as you need.
Text
Free-form text input. Use for notes, descriptions, names, or any open-ended data.
Number
Numeric input with optional decimal places. You can set minimum and maximum values to constrain input.
Toggle
A simple Yes/No switch. Great for habit tracking, checklists, or any binary data.
Single Select
Pick one option from a list you define. Useful for categories, statuses, or any fixed set of choices.
Multi Select
Pick multiple options from a list. Selections appear as chips you can tap to add or remove — good for tagging entries with several attributes at once.
Date/Time
A date picker, time picker, or both.
Duration
A span of time in hours, minutes, and seconds. Includes an optional running timer you can start and stop — great for workouts, activities, or anything you time.
Rating
A tap-to-rate scale (choose a maximum of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 10) with a customizable emoji. Rate meals, mood, workouts, or anything on a quick scale.
Location
Captures your GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude). Optionally includes altitude and accuracy data.
Distance/Pace
Uses GPS to track distance traveled along with your pace and speed. It records as three parts — distance, elapsed time, and pace — and is ideal for runs, walks, rides, and hikes.
Note: distance and pace rely solely on GPS and are approximate. GPS measures flat, horizontal distance and can overestimate in hilly or urban areas (where signals reflect off buildings). For an exact figure, use a Number field and enter it manually.
Tap a field in the schema editor to edit its name and configuration. Changes apply to all future entries.
If existing entries already have data for this field, a warning is shown to let you know how the change might affect your data.
Use the drag handles in the schema editor to reorder fields. The field order determines how they appear in entry forms and views.
Swipe left on a field in the schema editor to delete it. A confirmation dialog shows how many entries have data in this field so you understand the impact before confirming.
Every field type shares these common options:
- Required — The field must be filled before an entry can be saved
- Clonable — When duplicating an entry, this field's value auto-fills in the copy
- Default value — Pre-fills the field when creating a new entry
Type-specific options include:
- Number — Min/max values, decimal places
- Single/Multi Select — Manage the list of selectable options
- Rating — Custom emoji and maximum rating value
- Date/Time — Picker mode (date only, time only, or both)
- Location — Toggle altitude and accuracy capture
Entries
Tap the + floating action button in the log detail view. The timestamp is set automatically to the current date and time but can be edited.
Fill in your fields and tap Save. Required fields must be completed before saving.
Tap an entry to view its details, then tap the Edit button. Modify any fields and save your changes.
Tap an entry and select Duplicate. Fields marked as Clonable in the schema are pre-filled with the original values; other fields start empty.
You can edit the duplicated entry before saving it.
Delete individual entries via edit mode or the context menu. To delete all entries in a log at once, use the "..." menu in the log detail view and select Delete All Entries.
If you dismiss the entry form without saving, your in-progress data is automatically saved as a draft. When you return to create a new entry in the same log, the draft is restored so you can pick up where you left off.
Drafts are cleared once you save the entry.
Viewing Data
Card view displays entries as vertical cards, newest first. Each card shows the timestamp and field values, along with Edit, Duplicate, and Delete buttons.
You can toggle which fields are displayed on the cards to focus on the data that matters most.
Table view shows entries as rows with fields as columns. Click column headers to sort by that field. Drag column borders to resize.
Tap a row to see full entry details. Right-click (or long-press) a row for Edit, Duplicate, and Delete options.
Numeric precision (decimal places displayed) is configurable in Settings.
Sum / Week
Average / Week
Summary view aggregates your numeric data over time. Only Number, Rating, Toggle, Duration, and Distance/Pace fields appear as columns — text, select, and location fields are excluded since they can't be meaningfully aggregated.
Use the two pickers at the top to control what you see:
- Interval (Day / Week / Month / Year) — groups entries into time buckets. "Week of Mar 15" shows all entries recorded that week.
- Statistic (Sum / Average / Count) — determines how values within each bucket are combined. Sum adds them up; Average divides by the number of entries; Count just shows how many entries there were regardless of field values.
For example, a morning-routine log on Sum + Week shows your total water for the week (48 oz). Switch to Average + Week and the same data shows the average instead (24 oz). Same entries, completely different insight.
Tap any column header to sort by that value. Use the Fields button to show or hide individual columns.
The week start day (Sunday or Monday) is configurable in Settings.
Search & Filters
Use the search bar in the log list to find entries across all logs. Search uses fuzzy matching against log names and entry field content.
Results display the log name, entry timestamp, and highlighted matches. Tap a result to navigate directly to that entry.
Tap the Filter button in any view mode to open the filter panel. Filters are shown as expandable cards, one per field.
Each field type offers relevant operators: equals, contains, between, is set, and more. Filters are per-log and reusable across sessions.
Toggle individual filters on or off. When filters are active, the view shows a count indicator (e.g., "5 of 12 entries") so you know how many entries match.
Use Clear All to remove all active filters at once.
Export & Backup
Long-press a log on the home screen or use the "..." menu inside a log and select CSV Export.
The CSV file includes a header row with field names and one data row per entry. The iOS Share Sheet opens so you can save, email, AirDrop, or send the file wherever you need it.
A few field types export in specific formats:
- Multi Select — selected values are joined with a
|separator by default - Duration — exports as its time value
- Distance/Pace — exports as three columns: distance (with unit), time in seconds, and pace/speed (with unit)
Go to Settings and tap Backup Logs. Select the logs you want to include and tap Backup.
This creates a .loghound file containing all selected logs, their schemas, and entries. Save it via the Share Sheet.
Go to Settings and tap Restore Logs. Pick a .loghound file from your device or cloud storage.
If any log names conflict with existing logs, they are automatically renamed to avoid duplicates.
Both CSV exports and .loghound backups use the iOS Share Sheet. You can send files to:
- AirDrop (to nearby Apple devices)
- Email or Messages
- Files app (local or iCloud Drive)
- Any other app that accepts files
Settings
Controls whether LogHound automatically reopens your last-viewed log when you return to the app. Options: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, or Never.
If you return within the selected window, the app opens directly to the log you were viewing. Otherwise, it starts at the home screen.
Choose whether weeks start on Sunday or Monday. This affects how weekly intervals are calculated in Summary view aggregations.
Set the number of decimal places (0–10) shown for numeric values in Table view. This is a display-only setting and does not affect stored data.
Trial & Purchase
LogHound includes a 30-day free trial with every feature fully unlocked. No credit card required — just download and start using the app.
After the trial expires, the app enters read-only mode. You can still:
- View all your logs and entries
- Access Settings
You will not be able to create, edit, export, backup, delete, or duplicate logs or entries until you purchase the app.
LogHound is a one-time purchase of $9.99 (US pricing; local prices vary by App Store region) — no subscription, no recurring fees. Pay once and unlock every feature permanently.
If you reinstall LogHound or switch to a new device, tap Restore Purchases in Settings or on the paywall screen. This re-validates your purchase with the App Store and unlocks the app.
Troubleshooting
Check the Stash and Trash views first. Logs may have been stashed (hidden from the home screen) rather than permanently deleted.
Deleted logs remain in Trash for 30 days and can be restored at any time during that period.
Tap Restore Purchases in Settings or on the paywall screen. This contacts the App Store to verify your purchase and unlock the app.
Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID you used for the original purchase.
- On your old device, go to Settings → Backup Logs and select all logs
- Save the .loghound file (via AirDrop, iCloud Drive, email, etc.)
- On your new device, install LogHound and go to Settings → Restore Logs
- Select the .loghound file to restore all your logs and entries
Don't forget to Restore Purchases on the new device as well.