Comparison

md writer vs Logseq

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free editor
  • Markdown file manager
  • Rendered result preview
  • Augmented keyboard for markdown
  • Various export options
Features
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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

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

md writer4 screens
Logseq4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 3.8. 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
md writer versus Logseq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermd writerLogseq
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)4.4 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings10264 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITHKLogseq Inc.

Customer experience

md writer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

Logseq

All ratings252 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative9.5%

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

None

md writer

No in-app purchases

None

Logseq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is md writer free?
md writer 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, md writer or Logseq?
Logseq is rated higher. md writer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Logseq averages 4.4 from 264 ratings.
Do md writer or Logseq have ads?
Neither md writer nor Logseq shows ads.

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