# SiYuan vs Logseq

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Logseq at none against SiYuan's 2. Logseq also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (252 vs 29). SiYuan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (68% vs 59%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SiYuan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Logseq asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logseq holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. 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 complicate that: 68% of SiYuan's written reviews are positive against 59% of Logseq's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SiYuan ships an update weekly, Logseq every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SiYuan | Logseq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siyuan/id1583226508/reviews) | **[4.4 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logseq/id1601013908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 359 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yunnan Liandi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583226510) | [Logseq Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597272547) |

## What reviewers say

### SiYuan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siyuan/id1583226508)

A privacy-focused personal knowledge management system that allows offline use and encrypted data synchronization. It combines blocks, outlines, and bidirectional links to help users organize and refine their thoughts.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first design, Offline data storage, End-to-end encrypted sync, Block-based organization, Outline structuring, Bidirectional linking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Features | $79.99 | one-time |
| Subscription | $188.99 | one-time |


### 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 SiYuan free?

SiYuan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Logseq free?

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

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

Logseq is rated higher. SiYuan averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Logseq averages 4.4 from 252 ratings.

### Do SiYuan or Logseq have ads?

Neither SiYuan nor Logseq shows ads.

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

SiYuan ships an update weekly, and Logseq every 3 weeks. Most recently, SiYuan was updated on September 23, 2026 and Logseq on September 19, 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.*