Comparison

LogPad vs Diadu

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

Diadu

This app provides a structured daily planner designed for neurodivergent individuals. It offers flexible planning with distinct time bands and customizable views to manage events, plans, and tasks. Connect multiple calendars and sync with Apple Calendars for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Neurodivergent-first daily planner
  • Morning, Afternoon, Evening time bands
  • Overview, Timeline, Present views
  • Events, Plans, and Things for item types
  • Subtask breakdown
  • Repeatable routines
  • Multi-calendar support
  • Apple Calendar sync
Features
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Meet your day where it is. Diadu is a neurodivergent-first daily planner that gives your day clear structure without filling the screen with clutter. Morning, Afternoon, and Evening bands make time easier to see, while three focused views let you choose the amount of detail you need right now. PLAN WITH THE RIGHT KIND OF ITEM • Events have a specific time. • Plans belong to a part of the day without needing an exact time. • Things hold ideas and tasks that are not ready to schedule yet. BUILD A DAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU • Shape each day around Start of Day, Noon, and Bed Time anchors. • Switch between Overview, Timeline, and Present views. • Break events and plans into smaller subtasks. • Save repeatable routines and add them to a day in one tap. • Choose warm or cool colors and use light or dark mode. BUILT ON APPLE CALENDAR Everything you schedule in Diadu is a real event in your Apple Calendar, so it shows up on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch without a second copy to keep in step. Choose which calendars Diadu shows, pick the one new items go to, and see each item carry its calendar's color so work, home, and family stay easy to tell apart. Share a calendar with family or friends the normal way, in Apple's Calendar app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your events stay in your own Apple Calendar. Your Things, routines, settings, and per-item details stay in a single file in your private iCloud Drive. Diadu has no account, no advertising, no tracking, and no server that reads your calendar. Notifications are scheduled locally on your device. Diadu is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Plan your day, your way.

Screenshots

LogPad4 screens
Diadu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diadu at none against LogPad's 2. LogPad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). 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. LogPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Diadu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LogPad ships an update weekly, Diadu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LogPad versus Diadu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogPadDiadu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemore SoftwareDavid Kampmann

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LogPad

One-time2
  • LogPad Premium Promo$9.99
  • LogPad Premium$19.99
None

Diadu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LogPad free?
LogPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diadu free?
Diadu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LogPad or Diadu have ads?
Neither LogPad nor Diadu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LogPad or Diadu?
LogPad ships an update weekly, and Diadu every 3 weeks. Most recently, LogPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and Diadu on October 7, 2026.

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