Comparison

Link Detector vs MobileDisk

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

Head to head
About

Link Detector

Scan and open links from real-world objects like paper or screens. Easily copy, share, or view a history of your scanned links.

Highlights
  • Scan links from real-world objects
  • Open scanned links
  • Copy scanned links
  • Share scanned links
  • View history of scanned links
Features
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Link Detector allows you to quickly copy a link from any object in the real world, be it a piece of paper, a computer screen, or a pack of juice. Open, copy and share the scanned link thanks to the convenient menu. Pull up to open a list of previously scanned links.

About

MobileDisk

Easily transfer files between your iPhone and computer wirelessly over Wi-Fi. This app turns your phone into a mini web server, allowing direct uploads and downloads from your desktop browser without cables or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Wi-Fi network connection
  • No cables required
  • No cloud storage needed
  • Built-in web interface
  • Direct uploads and downloads
Features
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MobileDisk is a lightweight iOS app that lets you quickly transfer files between your iPhone and computer using your local Wi-Fi network — no cables, no cloud, no hassle. Built with simplicity in mind, MobileDisk uses a built-in web interface (powered by GCDWebUpload) to make your iPhone act like a mini web server. Just connect your phone and computer to the same network, open the browser, and start uploading or downloading files right from your desktop. Privacy Policy: https://www.haibosfashion.com/products/mobiledisk/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Link Detector3 screens
MobileDisk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Link Detector at 3.8 against MobileDisk's 3.0. Link Detector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. MobileDisk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Link Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Link Detector holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Link Detector versus MobileDisk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink DetectorMobileDisk
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr Chekel海波 周

Customer experience

Link Detector

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

MobileDisk

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Link Detector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MobileDisk

One-time1
  • MobileDisk Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Link Detector free?
Link Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobileDisk free?
MobileDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Link Detector or MobileDisk?
Link Detector is rated higher. Link Detector averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MobileDisk averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Link Detector or MobileDisk have ads?
Neither Link Detector nor MobileDisk shows ads.

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