Comparison

YouTrack vs Logseq

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

Head to head
About

YouTrack

Manage projects and tasks on the go with this tool designed for teams. Stay updated with real-time notifications, collaborate with colleagues, and organize your work from anywhere. Supports light and dark themes.

Highlights
  • Manage projects and tasks anywhere
  • Real-time notifications
  • Collaborate with team members
  • View and organize boards
  • Access Knowledge Base articles
  • Manage helpdesk tickets
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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YouTrack Mobile is compatible with the last three major YouTrack versions. If you already have YouTrack, just download the app to manage your projects on the fly. If you haven’t started using YouTrack yet, take a couple of minutes to get set up by going to jetbrains.com/youtrack, and then download the mobile app. YouTrack is a project management tool packed with features that streamline your work and increase productivity on any team project. 100,000 teams worldwide – from enterprises to small startups – trust YouTrack. YouTrack has the flexibility to adapt to every team and team member. From personal tasks to company-wide projects, YouTrack can handle it all with ease and elegance, helping you complete more tasks and deliver great products. The YouTrack Mobile app lets you stay on track with your tasks while you’re on the go: • Easily manage your projects and tasks from anywhere. You can create, view, and update tasks, in addition to adding images and other files. • Stay on track with real-time notifications about activity in your tasks and projects. • Contact team members and collaborate directly with them. Just use “@” to tag a colleague in a comment on a task. • View and organize your boards. • Browse, read, edit, or comment on articles in the Knowledge Base. • Manage and collaborate on tickets in helpdesk projects. • Choose between light and dark themes. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at youtrack-support@jetbrains.com. We’re happy to help! Love the app? Give us a high five!

About

Logseq

This open-source outliner helps you write, organize, and share your thoughts using local Markdown and Org-mode files. Manage tasks, build a digital garden, and integrate with various services for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Backlinks
  • Knowledge Graph
  • Page and block references
  • Tasks & Todos
  • SRS Cards
  • Zotero integration
  • Audio recorder
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Logseq is a joyful, open-source outliner that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files. Use it to write, organize and share your thoughts, keep your to-do list, and build your own digital garden. Logseq includes the following features: 1. Backlink 2. Knowledge Graph 3. Page and block references 4. Page and block embeds 5. Tasks & Todos 6. SRS Cards 7. Zotero integration 8. Youtube, Twitter, etc. integration 9. Audio recorder 10. Powerful queries 11. Whiteboards

Screenshots

YouTrack4 screens
Logseq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Logseq at 4.4 against YouTrack's 3.1. Logseq also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logseq holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 252 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of YouTrack's written reviews are positive against 59% of Logseq's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YouTrack ships an update every 2 months, Logseq every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YouTrack versus Logseq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYouTrackLogseq
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (29 ratings)4.4 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews58.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJetBrainsLogseq Inc.

Customer experience

YouTrack

All ratings29 ratings
Positive44.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative42.9%

Logseq

All ratings252 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative26.6%

Bugs and requests

YouTrack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Logseq

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues leading to data loss
  • Inconsistent behavior when creating new blocks
  • Cursor jumping issues when editing text
  • Disappearing UI elements on mobile

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for other cloud storage options (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Improve mobile UI and UX for better usability
  • Implement plugin support on mobile
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

None

YouTrack

No in-app purchases

None

Logseq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YouTrack free?
YouTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Logseq free?
Logseq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YouTrack or Logseq?
Logseq is rated higher. YouTrack averages 3.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Logseq averages 4.4 from 252 ratings.
Do YouTrack or Logseq have ads?
Neither YouTrack nor Logseq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YouTrack or Logseq?
YouTrack ships an update every 2 months, and Logseq every 3 weeks. Most recently, YouTrack was updated on October 16, 2026 and Logseq on October 16, 2026.

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