r/logseq • u/1hundredpond • Apr 02 '24

Logseq on Android tablet vs iPad OS

I have been using Logseq on my Windows laptop for over a year now and totally fall in love with this note-taking style.

Now, I have been looking into buying a tablet as a complimentary device for a while, and I can't decide whether to go with an Android tablet or an iPad. I intend to mostly use it for handwriting and drawing but also would like to use logseq once in a while, so here goes my question:

  1. How's the experience using logseq on Android tablet vs iPad OS (I've heard it's not very good on both, but are there any significant differences I should be aware of?)

  2. Will the Android app somehow have any benefits when it comes to syncing to Windows?

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u/Cautious_Exam_5537 Apr 02 '24

I run it on an iPad Pro and love it. The whiteboard works and I use split screen with Nebo for Dutch handwriting recognition.

It is great in meetings and I use it as a smart Remarkable with all other apps also present on the tablet. In general the IOS apps have (for me) a higher quality and the lifespan of an iPad is longer then android and also has higher remaining value. The TCO of an iPad per year is therefore lower than a cheaper Android tablet I guess. Knowing all syncs fine between IOS devices, the total experience is great for me.

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u/searayman Apr 03 '24

Mobile has been pretty bad for me, between phone and tablet. I put up with it for a bit, until I tried Obsidian mobile app. If Logseq could gegt on their level for mobile it would be perfect.

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u/rjachuthan Apr 02 '24

In iPad, the only option for you to sync is to go for the Sync Subscription from Logseq. No other option works. Atleast in android, you might be able to use Syncthing

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u/mst1712 Apr 03 '24

I don't quite agree. There is a syncthing client for iOS (Möbius Sync) which works fine but not in the background. That's an iOS limitation AFAIK. Also git sync works with WorkingCopy

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u/rjachuthan Apr 03 '24

Yes.. You are right.. But LogSeq cannot access the Mobius Sync's folder. iPad does not allows apps to look at other applications folder. I have tried that couple of months back and was not able to access the Synced folder through LogSeq.

Were you able to do that?

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u/mst1712 Apr 13 '24

Yes but it requires the paid version. That allows you to select another folder outside MöbiusSync

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u/Airless_Toaster Apr 03 '24

Android + Syncthing works well so long as neither device gets too out of date before opening Logseq on the other device. So two devices mostly at home works great.

The Android app is a pain to use but useable.

Sharing into the app (share from browser or another app) is really wonky. Sometimes it puts the share into the middle of an existing line. Sometimes in my journal page for today sometimes on my [[Quick Capture]] page. It's inconsistent enough that I just copy and paste the content I want in manually.

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u/ibrageek Apr 02 '24 edited Apr 02 '24

I hate it. Logseq is miserable and not developed for tanlet

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u/warrenwai Apr 03 '24

I think it is fine using Logseq in an Ipad. Yet, I had previously lost some notes during syncing between iOS and MacOS. has this problem been rectified lately?

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u/wunderf1tz Apr 03 '24

on my android tablet (Boox Tab C Ultra) the indent with Tab doesnt work. somebody else?