Comparison

LogPad vs BoringNote

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

Head to head
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 β€’ 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 β€’ Use #tags and @mentions while writing. LogPad detects them automatically so you can browse, filter, and organize notes without extra filing. Smart Folders β€’ 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 β€’ Connect related notes with inline note links. Attach files and keep references inside the note so context stays together. Markdown preview β€’ Write with lightweight Markdown for headings, emphasis, lists, and quotes. Reading mode renders supported Markdown while editing stays plain text. iCloud sync β€’ Keep notes available across your Apple devices with iCloud sync when enabled and available on your device. Export when needed β€’ 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 β€’ 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 β€’ 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 β€’ Quick notes β€’ Daily logs β€’ Brain dumps β€’ Fleeting notes β€’ Work notes β€’ Meeting notes β€’ Ideas and writing fragments β€’ Personal journaling β€’ Project notes β€’ Tracking links and useful references β€’ 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/

About

BoringNote

Capture thoughts effortlessly with a chat-style interface, voice transcription, and AI-powered refinement. Organize ideas with categories and comments, and transform notes into structured outputs like to-do lists or emails.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note interface
  • Voice transcription in over 100 languages
  • AI-powered note refinement
  • Convert notes to tasks, summaries, emails
  • Integrations with OpenAI, Gemini, etc.
  • Menu bar capture
  • iCloud sync across macOS, iOS
Features
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BoringNote is a fast and simple way to capture your thoughts. Whether you type or speak, it lets you take notes as naturally as chatting, keeping you focused and organised. With built-in voice transcription, AI-powered refinement, and flexible organisation, BoringNote helps you capture ideas instantly and turn them into structured, useful notes β€” all in one place. SIMPLIFIED NOTE TAKING - Write or speak your thoughts in a chat-style interface that feels natural and frictionless - Capture ideas instantly without interrupting your workflow - Organise notes effortlessly with categories, pins, and comments VOICE AND TRANSCRIPTION - Speak instead of typing with fast and accurate transcription - Supports over 100 languages - Works in the background so you can capture notes anytime - Built-in dictionary improves recognition for names and custom terms AI-POWERED PROCESSING - Automatically refine and polish your notes before saving - Transform notes into structured outputs such as to-do lists, summaries, and emails - Use integrations with OpenAI, Gemini, LM Studio, and Ollama - Trigger AI actions instantly using simple commands - Create and manage custom prompts tailored to your workflow NOTES AND ORGANISATION - Chat-style notes for quick and natural input - Convert notes into task lists for daily tracking - Add comments to expand ideas and provide context - Use calendar view to navigate notes by date - Keep everything organised with flexible categorisation PRODUCTIVITY AND SPEED - Capture notes directly from the menu bar without opening the main window - Designed to minimise interruptions and keep you in flow - Optimised for both quick capture and deeper work sessions SYNC AND AVAILABILITY - Sync your notes across macOS and upcoming iOS devices using iCloud - Access your content anywhere with seamless continuity USE CASES - Daily journaling - Meeting notes - Task management - Brainstorming - Voice-first note taking - Personal productivity workflows BoringNote helps you focus on your ideas, not the process of writing them down. Privacy Policy: https://boringnote.aowlly.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://boringnote.aowlly.com/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

LogPad4 screens
BoringNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BoringNote at 3 against LogPad's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LogPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BoringNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LogPad ships an update weekly, BoringNote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
LogPad versus BoringNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogPadBoringNote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemore SoftwareLiang Wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LogPad

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

BoringNote

One-time1
  • BoringNote Pro$29.99

Questions

Is LogPad free?
LogPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoringNote free?
BoringNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LogPad or BoringNote have ads?
Neither LogPad nor BoringNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LogPad or BoringNote?
LogPad ships an update weekly, and BoringNote every 5 days. Most recently, LogPad was updated on July 28, 2026 and BoringNote on August 15, 2026.

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