Comparison

Logseq vs ExcalidrawZ

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

ExcalidrawZ

This app enhances a popular web-based drawing tool by adding essential file management features. It offers automatic saving, file grouping, and cloud synchronization to ensure your creations are always accessible and secure across devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic file saving
  • File grouping
  • iCloud backup
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Enhanced security for drawings
Features
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ExcalidrawZ is a native Excalidraw client for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, designed for hand-drawn whiteboards, diagrams, sketches, visual notes, and technical explanations. It keeps the familiar Excalidraw canvas experience, then adds native file management, iCloud sync, history, import and export tools, and Apple-platform interactions around it. Hand-drawn whiteboards and diagrams - Create flowcharts, architecture diagrams, wireframes, study notes, and visual sketches - Work with the familiar hand-drawn Excalidraw style - Use Apple Pencil, keyboard shortcuts, mouse, and trackpad controls - Continue editing across Mac, iPad, and iPhone Manage Excalidraw files - Autosave drawings managed inside the app - Organize work with groups, sorting, and local folders - Sync app-managed files across devices with iCloud - Review file history and restore important versions - Open and edit .excalidraw, .excalidraw.png, and .excalidraw.svg files Import, export, and share - Import PDFs and organize them on the canvas - Convert Mermaid diagrams into editable Excalidraw content - Insert LaTeX formulas and function graphs - Export images, PDFs, Excalidraw files, and editable PNG/SVG files - Share through the clipboard, system share sheet, and backup archives More advanced tools - Use Excalidraw collaboration when drawing with others - Ask AI to understand, create, and revise canvas content - Preview AI-generated proposals before applying them to your real canvas - Lock sensitive files and control which content is visible to AI - Expose MCP services for compatible AI clients ExcalidrawZ is useful for product design, engineering notes, study diagrams, teaching, documentation, brainstorming, and everyday whiteboard work. Privacy Policy https://excalidrawz.chocoford.com/privacy/ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Logseq4 screens
ExcalidrawZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Logseq at none against ExcalidrawZ's 16. Logseq also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (252 vs 12). ExcalidrawZ's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 59%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ExcalidrawZ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Logseq asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logseq holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 252 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Logseq's written reviews are positive against 74% of ExcalidrawZ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logseq ships an update every 3 weeks, ExcalidrawZ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Logseq versus ExcalidrawZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogseqExcalidrawZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (252 ratings) — better4.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogseq Inc.Chocoford Tech

Customer experience

Logseq

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

ExcalidrawZ

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative23.5%

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

ExcalidrawZ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Logseq

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

ExcalidrawZ

Subscriptions10
  • Starter$2.991 Month
  • One coffee a month$2.991 Month
  • One coffee a week$6.991 Month
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  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Max 3×$29.991 Month
  • Starter$29.991 Year
  • Max 10×$99.991 Month
  • Pro$99.991 Year
  • Max 3× (Yearly)$299.991 Year
  • Max 10× (Yearly)$999.991 Year
One-time6
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me two coffee$4.99
  • Buy me five coffee$19.99
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  • Buy me ten coffee$29.99
  • Give me a great support$49.99
  • Ultimate support$99.99

Questions

Is Logseq free?
Logseq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExcalidrawZ free?
ExcalidrawZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Logseq or ExcalidrawZ?
Logseq is rated higher. Logseq averages 4.4 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while ExcalidrawZ averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Logseq or ExcalidrawZ have ads?
Neither Logseq nor ExcalidrawZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logseq or ExcalidrawZ?
Logseq ships an update every 3 weeks, and ExcalidrawZ weekly. Most recently, Logseq was updated on September 19, 2026 and ExcalidrawZ on September 15, 2026.

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