md writer vs Logseq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
md writer
This minimalistic markdown editor offers a distraction-free writing environment with essential tools for formatting markdown text. It includes a file manager, quick rendering previews, and an augmented keyboard for easy input of markdown elements.
- Distraction-free editor
- Markdown file manager
- Rendered result preview
- Augmented keyboard for markdown
- Various export options
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Welcome to md writer. This minimalistic markdown writer allows you to write in a distraction-free setting while provide necessary tools to help formatting your markdown text. It's great for people who want a simple but powerful editor to write down their thoughts. FEATURES - A simple markdown file manager to organise all your .md files - Distraction-free editor - Quick view on rendered result - Augmented keyboard to input markdown elements easily. - Various export options
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Logseq at 4.4 against md writer's 3.8. Logseq also leads on ratings volume (264 vs 10). md writer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Logseq holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 264 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | md writer | Logseq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (10 ratings) | 4.4 (264 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 264 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ITHK | Logseq Inc. |
Customer experience
md writer
Logseq
Bugs and requests
md writer
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
md writer
No in-app purchases
Logseq
No in-app purchases









