# Logseq vs Clearly Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Logseq at 4.4 against Clearly Reader's 3.0. Logseq also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 25%) and ratings volume (252 vs 3). Clearly Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 252 ratings behind it against 3, 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 25% of Clearly Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logseq | Clearly Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logseq/id1601013908/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearly-reader/id6448590095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 62 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logseq Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597272547) | [Lesslab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685096566) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Clearly Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearly-reader/id6448590095)

This app helps you manage and read your saved clippings with a customizable full-screen experience. Organize your collection with mobile tag management and filter historical data for easy review.

**Highlights:** Clipping management, Full-screen reading, Customizable fonts and themes, Mobile tag management, Filter historical clippings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logseq free?

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

### Is Clearly Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Logseq or Clearly Reader?

Logseq is rated higher. Logseq averages 4.4 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Clearly Reader averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Logseq or Clearly Reader have ads?

Neither Logseq nor Clearly Reader shows ads.

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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.*