Logseq vs CircleNote
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
CircleNote
This app allows you to record your thoughts and reflections using your voice, automatically transcribing them for easy searching and organization. It prioritizes user privacy with secure on-device and iCloud storage, and syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.
- Voice recording and transcription
- AI-powered thought organization
- Secure on-device and iCloud storage
- Seamless cross-device syncing
- AI-generated note titles
- Privacy-focused design
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CircleNote: A Smarter, Safer, More Human Diary CircleNote isn’t just a note-taking app — it’s your private voice diary, built for the way real thoughts happen: naturally, out loud. Whether you're capturing a dream, reflecting on your day, or recording a sudden insight, CircleNote helps you speak freely and revisit it all with ease. Now featuring voice recording, AI-powered transcription, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. - Voice Diary, Reinvented Capture what matters — thoughts, moments, memories — simply by speaking. Every voice note is automatically transcribed and searchable, making it effortless to reflect or pick up where you left off. - Rediscover with AI See something insightful in your transcription? Tap and save it instantly as a new note. It's your own personal assistant for thought organization and journaling. - Note Anything, Anytime From ideas and reflections to dreams and events, CircleNote is designed for life’s many layers — no typing required. - Privacy, by Design Your data stays yours. Notes are securely stored on your device and iCloud. No tracking. No data sales. No compromises. - Sync Across All Devices Access your diary anywhere — iPhone, iPad, and Mac — with automatic, secure syncing. Your thoughts follow you, not the other way around. - Stay Organized Effortlessly AI-generated titles and a clean interface make navigating your notes easy — even months later. - No Data Sales, Ever We don’t sell your thoughts. We protect them. CircleNote is built to be your most trusted digital space. Speak. Reflect. Remember. CircleNote makes your inner world easy to keep and revisit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ User Agreement: https://hexpresso.app/circlenote/user-agreement/ Privacy Policy: https://hexpresso.app/circlenote/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CircleNote at 100% against Logseq's 59%. CircleNote also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Logseq's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (264 vs 7). On price, ads and device support 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. CircleNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Logseq asks for nothing beyond the download.
CircleNote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 264 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of CircleNote's.
Logseq ships an update every 3 weeks, CircleNote every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Logseq | CircleNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (264 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 264 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Logseq Inc. | Hexpresso LLC |
Customer experience
Logseq
CircleNote
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
CircleNote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Logseq
No in-app purchases
CircleNote
- Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro - 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
