Comparison

WriteFreely vs Logseq

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

Head to head
About

WriteFreely

A minimalist blogging app for seamless web publishing. Write in a distraction-free editor and publish to your blog or any compatible writing community. Supports offline drafting and synchronization with your WriteFreely account.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free editor
  • Offline drafting and editing
  • Sync posts with WriteFreely account
  • Publish to multiple blogs
  • Dark mode option
  • Open source platform
Features
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WriteFreely for iOS gives you a seamless way to publish your thoughts on the web. Write your thoughts in its clean, distraction-free editor, and then publish to your blog or any writing community powered by the WriteFreely software. WriteFreely for iOS supports Write.as and self-hosted WriteFreely instances. If you're not hosting your own instance, visit https://writefreely.org/instances to find a community to join! # Just Write WriteFreely for iOS includes only what you need to write and publish, so you can focus on your words. It launches straight to the editor, so you can get your thoughts down before they vanish. # Write Offline Draft and edit blog posts offline on your iPhone or iPad, and publish whenever you're ready. If you don't publish a post, it remains safe and private on your device. # Stay Synchronized Log in to any WriteFreely instance you have an account on, and sync posts from your WriteFreely account to your device. # Publish Widely Publish to multiple blogs on your account, and move posts between blogs and Drafts with a few quick taps. # Light Customization Make it your own by choosing a default font for your posts, and whether or not you'd like to write in dark mode. # Freedom The WriteFreely platform is built entirely on open source software, from the server-side to this iOS app. Rest easy knowing you ultimately control your publishing tools, and visit https://writefreely.org/contribute to find out how you can contribute.

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

WriteFreely4 screens
Logseq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Logseq at Free against WriteFreely's $11.99. Logseq also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (252 vs 8). WriteFreely's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Logseq is free to download; WriteFreely costs $11.99 up front. 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 252 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of WriteFreely's written reviews are positive against 59% of Logseq's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WriteFreely ships an update every 2 months, Logseq every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
WriteFreely versus Logseq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriteFreelyLogseq
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)4.4 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews58.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusing Studio LLCLogseq Inc.

Customer experience

WriteFreely

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

Logseq

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

Bugs and requests

WriteFreely

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

WriteFreely

No in-app purchases

None

Logseq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WriteFreely free?
WriteFreely costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Logseq free?
Logseq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WriteFreely or Logseq?
Logseq is rated higher. WriteFreely averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Logseq averages 4.4 from 252 ratings.
Do WriteFreely or Logseq have ads?
Neither WriteFreely nor Logseq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WriteFreely or Logseq?
WriteFreely ships an update every 2 months, and Logseq every 3 weeks. Most recently, WriteFreely was updated on August 14, 2026 and Logseq on September 19, 2026.

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