Logseq vs Roam Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Roam Mobile
Organize your research with a powerful graph database that functions like a document. This tool is designed for long-term research organization, offering a fast mobile experience and encrypted graphs.
- Long-term research organization
- Graph database functionality
- Encrypted graphs with Face ID
- Quick capture feature
- Fast mobile experience
- Native-like navigation
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As easy to use as a document. As powerful as a graph database. Roam helps you organize your research for the long haul.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Logseq at 4.4 against Roam Mobile's 2.6. Logseq also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 26%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 265 and 170 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Logseq's written reviews are positive against 26% of Roam Mobile's.
Logseq ships an update every 3 weeks, Roam Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Logseq | Roam Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (265 ratings) — better | 2.6 (170 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews — better | 25.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 265 — better | 170 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Logseq Inc. | Roam Research, Inc |
Customer experience
Logseq
Roam Mobile
User reviews
Logseq
From 265 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful note-taking features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Local data storage
- 💡 Unique folderless structure
- 🚀 Efficient for daily note-taking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 🔍 Confusing mobile navigation
- 🔍 Lack of plugin support on mobile
- 🔍 Sluggish performance on older devices
- 🔍 Limited sync options (only iCloud)
Roam Mobile
From 170 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast mobile experience
- 🔒 Encrypted graphs with Face ID
- 👍 Native-like navigation
- 💡 Useful quick capture feature
- 🚀 Impressive pace of improvements
Room to improve
- 🐛 Slow load times and app crashes
- 🐛 Lack of offline mode and sync issues
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop
- 👎 Unintuitive and buggy UI/UX
- 🐛 Incompatibility with external keyboards
Bugs and 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
Roam Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Inability to edit or access notes
- Sync problems and lost data
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode and better syncing
- Improved keyboard support
- Dark mode and customization options
- Better integration with iOS features
- Ability to handle large graphs
In-app purchases
Logseq
No in-app purchases
Roam Mobile
No in-app purchases
