Logseq vs Penstar 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
Penstar mobile
This app allows you to access and manage your notes and calendars from your Penstar eNote device. It provides convenient access to your digital notes and schedule anytime, anywhere.
- Access eNotes on mobile
- Sync calendars
- Anytime, anywhere access
- Note management
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Anytime, anywhere, whenever you want! Supports the notes and calendars you write on your Penstar eNote
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Logseq at 4.4 against Penstar mobile's 3.2. Logseq also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 6). Penstar mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 252 ratings behind it against 6, 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 57% of Penstar mobile's.
Logseq ships an update every 3 weeks, Penstar mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Logseq | Penstar mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (252 ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Logseq Inc. | Penstar Innovation Inc. |
Customer experience
Logseq
Penstar mobile
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
Penstar mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Logseq
No in-app purchases
Penstar mobile
No in-app purchases
