Comparison

LogPad vs Kappi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • 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/

About

Kappi

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications and app categories. It allows you to set focus sessions and schedule protection for specific times of the day, encouraging mindful usage and reducing unproductive scrolling.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Start focus sessions
  • Set protection rules for specific times
  • Privacy-focused, device-local data
  • Progress signals for resisting distractions
Features
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Kappi is a screen time blocker for people who want to spend more time doing what they want, instead of being stuck scrolling. Pick the apps that distract you, protect the parts of your day when you need focus, and let Kappi help you pause before scrolling turns into another lost hour. Kappi uses Apple's Screen Time tools to help block distracting apps and app categories on your device. Your protected-app choices stay on your device; Kappi never uploads the names of apps you block. With Kappi you can: - Choose distracting apps to block - Start focus session protection when you need to get things done - Set protection rules for vulnerable parts of the day - See simple progress signals and Kappi's reactions as you resist distractions - Keep your focus setup private and device-local Kappi Plus requires a paid subscription and unlocks the full blocking experience after onboarding. Eligible users can start a 7-day free trial with the annual plan. Terms of Service: https://www.getkappi.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.getkappi.com/privacy

Screenshots

LogPad4 screens
Kappi4 screens

Verdict

The call

LogPad and Kappi are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Kappi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LogPad ships an update weekly, Kappi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LogPad versus Kappi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogPadKappi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemore SoftwareBlane Steckline

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LogPad

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

Kappi

Subscriptions1
  • Kappi Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LogPad free?
LogPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kappi free?
Kappi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LogPad or Kappi have ads?
Neither LogPad nor Kappi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LogPad or Kappi?
LogPad ships an update weekly, and Kappi every 9 days. Most recently, LogPad was updated on September 30, 2026 and Kappi on September 23, 2026.

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