Comparison

Capto Thoughts vs LogPad

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

Head to head
About

Capto Thoughts

Capture your thoughts instantly with a minimalist note-taking app. It opens directly to the keyboard, allowing you to type freely in a continuous stream of message bubbles. Organize ideas into multiple threads and mark them complete.

Highlights
  • Instant capture on launch
  • Continuous message bubble stream
  • Multiple threads for organization
  • Mark thoughts as complete
  • Customizable accent color
Features
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Capto is a simple place to capture your thoughts without the friction of traditional notes apps. Open Capto and the keyboard is ready. Type whatever's on your mind. Each thought appears as a message bubble in a continuous stream, like texting yourself throughout the day. Features: • Instant capture: keyboard in focus on launch • Multiple threads for different contexts • Mark thoughts complete • Customize accent color No AI. No summarizing or rewriting. Just a private space to think clearly, capture ideas, and leave reminders without maintaining a system. If you want a notes app that gets out of your way, Capto is for you.

About

LogPad

Features
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LogPad is a fast, private capture app for daily logs, fleeting notes, ideas, links, attachments, and anything you want to save before it disappears. Write naturally from Today, Search, Folders, Smart Folders, widgets, or filtered lists. Add #tags, @mentions, dates, note links, attachments, and Markdown as part of the note itself. LogPad keeps capture simple, then helps you find and organize notes later. WHY LOGPAD Capture without filing first • Open LogPad, write a note, and save it. No notebook decision. No folder cleanup. Just capture the thought while it is still fresh. Find notes later Use Exact Words when you remember the phrase, or Best Match for broader ranked results. Add date filters when you need to narrow things down. Organize naturally • Use #tags and @mentions while writing. LogPad detects them automatically so you can browse, filter, and organize notes without extra filing. Smart Folders • Save useful filters as Smart Folders. Build views for work ideas, meeting notes, links, attachments, writing fragments, recent notes, or dynamic date ranges like Last 7 Days and This Month. Note links and attachments • Connect related notes with inline note links. Attach files and keep references inside the note so context stays together. Markdown preview • Write with lightweight Markdown for headings, emphasis, lists, and quotes. Reading mode renders supported Markdown while editing stays plain text. iCloud sync • Keep notes available across your Apple devices with iCloud sync when enabled and available on your device. Export when needed • Share or save notes as Plain Text or Markdown. Premium adds PDF export, bulk list export, export bundles, and one-tap save automation. Private by design • Notes are stored on your device. LogPad does not operate a server that receives or stores your note content. Search runs on device. FREE FEATURES -Unlimited notes -Fast capture -Today timeline -Exact Words search -Best Match search where supported -Date range filtering -Tags and mentions -Note links -Attachments -Markdown preview -Widgets -iCloud sync -Plain Text and Markdown export -First 3 Smart Folders PREMIUM • LogPad Premium is a one-time lifetime unlock. No subscription. Premium adds: *More than 3 Smart Folders- *PDF export *Bulk list export *Export bundles as folders or zip files GOOD FOR • Quick notes • Daily logs • Brain dumps • Fleeting notes • Work notes • Meeting notes • Ideas and writing fragments • Personal journaling • Project notes • Tracking links and useful references • Lightweight PKM Your notes should be easy to capture and easy to find. LogPad keeps both simple. Support: support@semore-software.com Privacy Policy: https://semore-software.com/logpad-privacy-policy.html By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Capto Thoughts4 screens
LogPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capto Thoughts at none against LogPad's 2. LogPad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LogPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Capto Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capto Thoughts ships an update every 3 weeks, LogPad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Capto Thoughts versus LogPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapto ThoughtsLogPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGozlan Ventures LLCSemore Software

In-app purchases

None

Capto Thoughts

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LogPad

One-time2
  • LogPad Premium Promo$9.99
  • LogPad Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Capto Thoughts free?
Capto Thoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LogPad free?
LogPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Capto Thoughts or LogPad have ads?
Neither Capto Thoughts nor LogPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capto Thoughts or LogPad?
Capto Thoughts ships an update every 3 weeks, and LogPad weekly. Most recently, Capto Thoughts was updated on October 6, 2026 and LogPad on September 30, 2026.

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