Snail vs Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snail
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Snail is a simple and popular real-time route tracker. Share your route with family or friends so they always know where you are and how you’re moving. No account or registration is required—your data (routes) are never stored, either temporarily or permanently. How it works: The publisher enables an internet connection on their device and starts sharing their location. The consumer clicks a unique URL, enters a security code, and can then follow the publisher’s route in real time. No special setup needed—just a web browser!
Link
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Link-H is a flight tracking and situational awareness app designed especially for VFR pilots, helicopter operators, flight groups, and aviation users who need a simple way to share and monitor live positions. You can also use Link-H to track family members, business partners, fleet vehicles, or any group that wants private location sharing through a simple tracking channel. Key Features: • Real-time location sharing Share and view live positions with periodic updates. • Private tracking channels Create or join a tracking group with a simple channel number. No admin setup is required. • Location history Review your own tracks and the movement history of people you follow. • Flight information View useful tracker data such as update time, course, speed, altitude, bearing/range, distance to tap point, time to tap point, battery level, and address information. • Aviation map layers Use satellite, standard map, OSM, TOPO, terrain/elevation, NOTAM, and other aviation-focused overlays. • Airport charts and PDF overlays Import supported airport charts, view chart-based ownship position when geospatial data is available, and overlay compatible charts on the map. • NOTAM awareness Load and display NOTAM areas on the map, inspect details, and adjust overlay visibility. • Weather information Access METAR and TAF reports, meteorological radar, and satellite imagery. • Widgets and notifications Use widgets and alerts for visibility, cloud base, and other operational awareness items. • Flight logs Record and review flight history. • Terrain and elevation data Use elevation-based map features to improve situational awareness. Link-H is intended to support situational awareness. It is not a certified navigation system and must not be used as the sole source for flight planning, navigation, or operational decision-making. Always use official aviation publications, approved charts, and certified equipment where required. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://imgapps.net/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Link at every 3 weeks against Snail's every 10 months. Snail's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Snail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Link sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.59 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Snail ships an update every 10 months, Link every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Snail | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 307 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MindIT | Ibrahim gurdal |
In-app purchases
Snail
- Extra Sharing Time (+5 mins)$0.99
Link
- Remove Ads$2.591 Year









