Comparison

Snail vs Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Snail

Features
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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!

About

Link

Features
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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

Screenshots

Snail4 screens
Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snail ships an update every 10 months, Link every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Snail versus Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnailLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindITIbrahim gurdal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Snail

One-time1
  • Extra Sharing Time (+5 mins)$0.99
1 purchases

Link

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$2.591 Year

Questions

Is Snail free?
Snail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link free?
Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Snail or Link have ads?
Neither Snail nor Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snail or Link?
Snail ships an update every 10 months, and Link every 3 weeks. Most recently, Snail was updated on November 12, 2026 and Link on November 12, 2026.

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