# LinkLens - AI URL Summarizer — Share a link, get the gist

> Share a link, get the gist (iPhone/iPad app by Noriaki Togashi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linklens-ai-url-summarizer/id6788930033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Noriaki Togashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800084826)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2026-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linklens-ai-url-summarizer/id6788930033/reviews.md

## What is LinkLens?

LinkLens turns any article link into a concise AI summary. Just share a URL from Safari, Chrome, or your favorite news app — no copy and paste, no switching back and forth.

Articles pile up in your "read later" list. Some are too long to even start. With LinkLens, you get the key points before you read, so you never waste your limited time.

FEATURES

- Share to summarize: pick LinkLens from the share sheet and get the key points in seconds.
- Three AI engines, works on your device: choose the AI that fits you. Apple Intelligence runs entirely on-device and never sends your articles or URLs anywhere. LinkLens AI needs only an Apple ID sign-in — no API key — and works even without Apple Intelligence. Or bring your own AI (BYOK) with an OpenAI-compatible API and key.
- LinkLens AI, credit-based with no monthly fee: sign in and start right away, and buy credit packs only as you need them. No subscription — you pay only for what you use.
- Automatic history: every summarized article is saved. Mark favorites to find important ones fast, or re-summarize anytime.
- Choose the output language: follow your system language or pick another one — great for getting the gist of foreign-language articles in your own language.

REQUIREMENTS

- iOS 26 or later
- Summarizing with Apple Intelligence requires a supported iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence enabled in Settings
- LinkLens AI and your own AI (BYOK) also work on devices that don't support Apple Intelligence

Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy - https://rainbow-of-apps.web.app/privacy_policy


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-10

Added one-time purchase Premium Plan
With one purchase of the Premium Plan, you can organize articles with folders and tags. It's not a subscription, so there's no monthly fee. Family Sharing is also supported.

Added support for haptic feedback during summarization
With the Premium Plan, haptic feedback lets you know when a new AI summary starts and completes. You can disable it in Settings.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-25

LinkLens AI summaries
Just sign in with your Apple ID to summarize with LinkLens AI — no API key required. It even works on devices that don't support Apple Intelligence.

Credit-based, pay as you go
Buy credit packs only as you need them. There's no subscription — you pay only for what you use.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-19

NEW IN THIS VERSION

- Added 37 more supported languages: LinkLens now supports 37 additional languages alongside English and Japanese, making it easier to use worldwide.
- Improved error messages for failed summaries: when Apple Intelligence fails to summarize an article, LinkLens now shows the specific reason for the failure.
- Customizable swipe actions in the article list: choose which action, Delete or Favorite, is assigned to left and right swipes from the Settings screen.
- Quick access to all articles from Home: jump straight to your full library list with one tap from "Recent Articles" on the Home screen.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-16

NEW IN THIS VERSION

- External AI (BYOK) summarization: connect an OpenAI-compatible API with your own API key to summarize using a cloud-based AI model.
- New Apple Intelligence settings: fine-tune on-device generation parameters, including sampling mode, from the Settings screen.
- Organize with folders and tags: sort articles into a folder or attach multiple tags to keep your library organized.
- New Search tab: search your entire library by title and summary.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-14

No release notes.

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