# GTW vs Logseq

The clearest difference is price: Logseq at Free against GTW's $5.99. Logseq also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (252 vs 32). GTW's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Logseq is free to download; GTW costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of GTW's written reviews are positive against 59% of Logseq's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GTW | Logseq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtw-markdown-and-text-editor/id1225146526/reviews) | **[4.4 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logseq/id1601013908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Gogolin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511901280) | [Logseq Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597272547) |

## What reviewers say

### GTW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtw-markdown-and-text-editor/id1225146526)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

A plain text and Markdown editor optimized for fast editing of local and remote files. Supports cloud storage, FTP, SFTP, and offers advanced features like syntax highlighting, snippets, and markdown preview.

**Highlights:** Edit local and remote files (Dropbox, OneDrive, FTP, SFTP), Markdown preview, convert, and export (PDF, DOCX, HTML), Syntax highlighting for popular coding languages, Snippets with placeholder support, Focus Mode for distraction-free editing, External keyboard and iPad Pro support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Logseq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logseq/id1601013908)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Local data storage
- 💡 Unique folderless structure
- 🚀 Efficient for daily note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 🔍 Confusing mobile navigation
- 🔍 Lack of plugin support on mobile
- 🔍 Sluggish performance on older devices
- 🔍 Limited sync options (only iCloud)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GTW free?

GTW costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Logseq free?

Logseq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GTW or Logseq?

Logseq is rated higher. GTW averages 3.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Logseq averages 4.4 from 252 ratings.

### Do GTW or Logseq have ads?

Neither GTW nor Logseq shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GTW or Logseq?

GTW ships an update every 3 weeks, and Logseq every 3 weeks. Most recently, GTW was updated on October 16, 2026 and Logseq on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*