# MarkNote vs Logseq

The clearest difference is price: Logseq at Free against MarkNote's $1.99. Logseq also leads on ratings volume (264 vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). MarkNote's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 59%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Logseq is free to download; MarkNote costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MarkNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 264 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of MarkNote's written reviews are positive against 59% of Logseq's.

MarkNote ships an update every 4 weeks, Logseq every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarkNote | Logseq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marknote-markdown-note/id991297585/reviews)** | [4.4 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logseq/id1601013908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [淑敏 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/991297584) | [Logseq Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597272547) |

## What reviewers say

### MarkNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marknote-markdown-note/id991297585)

Create and manage markdown notes with rich formatting, image embedding, and code snippets. Sync across Apple devices via iCloud and access notes from any web browser. Publish notes as blog posts or share them easily.

**Highlights:** Markdown editing with live preview, Embed photos, images, and code snippets, iCloud synchronization across devices, Web browser access for notes, Publish notes as blog posts, Graph view for note relations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Logseq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logseq/id1601013908)

This open-source outliner helps you write, organize, and share your thoughts using local Markdown and Org-mode files. Manage tasks, build a digital garden, and integrate with various services for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Backlinks, Knowledge Graph, Page and block references, Tasks & Todos, SRS Cards, Zotero integration, Audio recorder

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Local data storage
- 💡 Unique folderless structure
- 🚀 Efficient for daily note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 🔍 Confusing mobile navigation
- 🔍 Lack of plugin support on mobile
- 🔍 Sluggish performance on older devices
- 🔍 Limited sync options (only iCloud)

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Inconsistent behavior when creating new blocks
- Cursor jumping issues when editing text
- Disappearing UI elements on mobile

**Requested features**

- Add support for other cloud storage options (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
- Improve mobile UI and UX for better usability
- Implement plugin support on mobile
- Optimize performance for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarkNote free?

MarkNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Logseq free?

Logseq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MarkNote or Logseq?

MarkNote is rated higher. MarkNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Logseq averages 4.4 from 264 ratings.

### Do MarkNote or Logseq have ads?

Neither MarkNote nor Logseq shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MarkNote or Logseq?

MarkNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and Logseq every 3 weeks. Most recently, MarkNote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Logseq on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*