Comparison

Logseq vs Frost Writer

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

Head to head
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

About

Frost Writer

This creative writing app provides a distraction-free environment with customizable themes, ambient soundtracks, and seamless synchronization across devices. It helps users focus on their writing with built-in timers and soothing soundscapes.

Highlights
  • Minimalist text editor
  • Ambient themes and soundtracks
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Idea capture
  • Focus modes with timers
  • Word count tracking
  • Direct text sharing
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Minimal Mood-inducing text editor, Frost, is now available for iOS. A first-of-its-kind story-writing app that sets the background ambiance and soundtrack, and gets out of your way. - Beautiful Themes: Choose from countless themes that were previously only available for desktop app - Add Ideas: Riding on the subway and got a story plot? Simply open Frost, and add it to your ideas which you can access inside a theme white writing on the desktop app. - Edit on the go: Need to fix a typo before showing the story to a friend on your iPhone? Just open the theme and hit edit! It autosaves as you dismiss the view. - Switch backgrounds: Don't like the background but love the soundtrack? Just hit 'switch' and your content stays right there as the background switches seamlessly - Added support for iPadOS for a seamless writing experience on all your devices! SYNCHRONIZATION Everything you write in the mobile app will sync seamlessly with your Mac desktop application. All the ideas you jot down in the Ideas section will be available in every single theme on the desktop app. FOCUS SECTION Most users love the ambiance on Frost, so we created a whole new focus section that lets you focus on whatever you're working on outside the app. Comes with a handy timer for you to keep track of your productive hours :) Focus: Calm zen music that helps your focus on the task at hand Read: Soothing natural sounds that help you focus on whatever you're reading outside the app Create: Feeling artistic? Just tune into the 'Create' focus mode and continue unleashing your creative genius! WORD COUNT Two types of word counts are available: Total word count and individual word count. Check your total word count on the dashboard and keep track of your word count by theme by holding onto the Theme cover. SHARE TEXT Without needing to convert to a different format, just hit share inside a theme and you can directly share the text to whichever app you like :)

Screenshots

Logseq4 screens
Frost Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Logseq at 59% against Frost Writer's 0%. Logseq also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (264 vs 2). Frost Writer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 264 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Logseq's written reviews are positive against 0% of Frost Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logseq ships an update every 3 weeks, Frost Writer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Logseq versus Frost Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogseqFrost Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (264 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings264 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB749 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLogseq Inc.Mansidak Singh

Customer experience

Logseq

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

Frost Writer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Frost Writer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Logseq

No in-app purchases

None

Frost Writer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logseq free?
Logseq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frost Writer free?
Frost Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logseq or Frost Writer?
Logseq is rated higher. Logseq averages 4.4 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Frost Writer averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Logseq or Frost Writer have ads?
Neither Logseq nor Frost Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logseq or Frost Writer?
Logseq ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frost Writer every 2 days. Most recently, Logseq was updated on October 24, 2026 and Frost Writer on September 23, 2026.

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