# LogPad vs em

The clearest difference is price: LogPad at Free against em's $19.99. LogPad also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). em's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

LogPad is free to download; em costs $19.99 up front. LogPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. em asks for nothing beyond the download.

LogPad ships an update weekly, em every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LogPad | em |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em-markdown-writer-and-editor/id6797005003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Semore Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551678206) | [Justin Cox](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797005005) |

## What reviewers say

### LogPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logpad-quick-notes/id6760984192)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LogPad Premium Promo | $9.99 | one-time |
| LogPad Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### em

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em-markdown-writer-and-editor/id6797005003)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

A distraction-free Markdown editor for Mac, iPad, and iPhone that keeps your writing files private and accessible. Features smart search, automatic version history, and optional AI assistance for editing and content review.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free Markdown editor, Smart Search with filters and Smart Folders, Automatic version history stored in iCloud, Ghost site integration for publishing, On-device AI for editing and review, Offline editing capabilities, Customizable reader and editor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LogPad free?

LogPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is em free?

em costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do LogPad or em have ads?

Neither LogPad nor em shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LogPad or em?

LogPad ships an update weekly, and em every 9 days. Most recently, LogPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and em on October 15, 2026.

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