FreezeLog vs the Harvest Right app
They do different jobs. The Harvest Right app watches and controls a connected machine over Wi-Fi. FreezeLog is a log, an alarm and a pantry that never connects to the machine. You can use both.
Not affiliated. FreezeLog is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Harvest Right, and Harvest Right is a trademark of its owner. We make FreezeLog, so read this with that in mind. Checked on Nov 9, 2026.
The short version
- If your machine has the Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit, the Harvest Right app is the only app that reads the machine directly: batch progress, remote start and stop, and alerts from the machine itself.
- FreezeLog needs no kit and no Wi-Fi. You type in what the machine shows, and it keeps the record, rings an alarm at the expected end and tracks what you have packed.
- They don't conflict. Watch the machine with one, and keep your own weights, notes and pantry in the other.
What the Harvest Right app does
It is Harvest Right's free app for iPhone, iPad and Android. With the $69.95 Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit, version 6.0 machine software and a home Wi-Fi network, it shows batch progress, lets you start, stop and adjust settings remotely, sends Smart Alerts, sends preset recipes to the machine, and lets support connect with your approval. It also has drying tips and recipes. Its App Store listing says several features require the Wi-Fi accessory.
Check your model before you buy the kit. Harvest Right's Wi-Fi page lists the Countertop 360 and the PRO models, while its March 2025 announcement says only PRO machines can be upgraded.
What FreezeLog does
FreezeLog is an iPhone app, coming soon to the App Store. It logs each batch: the food, prep, tray weights before and after, water loss, cycle and extra dry time, and notes. An alarm rings when the batch should be done, even on silent and with the app closed, and a missed batch is marked overdue. A pantry keeps what you have packed with best-by dates, and a guide covers 47 foods with sources. It works offline with no account. The log, alarms and pantry are free, and Pro is a one-time $14.99 purchase.
FreezeLog does not read the machine's sensors or control it, and it runs on iPhone only.
Side by side
| Harvest Right app | FreezeLog | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Harvest Right, the machine's maker | An independent developer |
| Connects to the machine | Yes, over Wi-Fi | No, you enter what the machine shows |
| Extra hardware | $69.95 Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit | None |
| Works without Wi-Fi | Monitoring needs the kit and home Wi-Fi | Yes, fully offline |
| Remote start, stop and settings | Yes | No |
| Alert when a batch ends | Smart Alerts from the machine | An alarm at the expected end time, even on silent |
| Tray weights and water loss | Not among its listed features | Yes, before and after each tray |
| Pantry and best-by dates | Not among its listed features | Yes |
| Recipes and food guide | Tips and recipes, and preset recipes sent to the machine | 47 foods with prep, cycle times, shelf life and sources |
| Price | Free app, plus the kit | Free, optional $14.99 one-time Pro |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Android | iPhone |
When the Harvest Right app is the better pick
- You want to see progress or change settings while you are away from the machine.
- You want to send preset recipes straight to the machine.
- You use Android.
When FreezeLog fits
- Your machine has no Wi-Fi kit, or can't take one.
- The dryer sits in a garage or basement with weak Wi-Fi.
- You want your own record of weights and cycle times over many batches, and a pantry of what you have packed.
Using both
The two don't overlap much. Let the Harvest Right app watch the machine and tell you when it finishes. Use FreezeLog to weigh trays, note what worked, and keep track of the bags on your shelf. If the Wi-Fi drops, FreezeLog's alarm still rings at the expected end. If the app won't connect, here is what to try when a freeze dryer app won't connect.
Questions
Does FreezeLog connect to a Harvest Right freeze dryer?
No. FreezeLog never connects to the machine. You enter what the machine shows, and the app keeps the record and the alarm on your iPhone.
Do I need the Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit to use FreezeLog?
No. FreezeLog needs no kit and no Wi-Fi, so it works the same with any home freeze dryer.
Does the Harvest Right app work without the Wi-Fi kit?
Its monitoring and control features need the $69.95 Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit and a home Wi-Fi network. Its App Store listing says several features require the Wi-Fi accessory.
Can I use both apps?
Yes. They do different jobs. The Harvest Right app watches and controls the machine, and FreezeLog keeps your own log, alarm and pantry.
Is FreezeLog made by Harvest Right?
No. FreezeLog is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Harvest Right.
Does FreezeLog work on Android?
No. FreezeLog is for iPhone only. The Harvest Right app is on Android.
Sources
Checked on Nov 9, 2026.