Comparison

exBrowser vs Foldie Links

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

Head to head
About

exBrowser

Features
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An external display is not only used show a presentation such as powerpoint or keynote. The ExBrowser can show a defferrent screen from iPad screen in an external display. If you do arrange a contents such as web page, PDF, photo in a screen that can split (up to 4 splits), will be able to work more efficiently. Works great with iPadOS multitasking! For example, you can showing an information for work such as photo or PDF in an external display during create an illustration using a paint app. Using ExBrowser, There will be more works that can be completed only on the iPad. In ver.2, this app has become a universal app that also works in iPhone. Connect iphone to a TV in living room via AirPlay, you can watching a contents while sitting on the sofa.

About

Foldie Links

Features
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Foldie Links lets you create links to your personal files and folders. You can embed these links in text-based documents and access them with a simple tap or mouse click. The app then opens and displays the linked file or folder. You can create links either manually or using the built-in file browser. You can embed links in documents from apps including: - Apple Notes and Notes from other companies. - Apple Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Why is this useful? You can quickly and easily access the files that are relevant to you in a specific context. For example, you can: - Create a list of downloaded PDFs for a school project, display them as needed, and use the links as source citations. - Create a gig list of scores for an orchestral performance as links and quickly open the next score with a tap. - Reference files in shared (read-only) folders as well as personal annotation files for a work project and access them from a presentation when needed for discussion. How does it work? You create so-called Base Folders in the app using drag and drop or via the file dialog. This grants the app access to the folder and all its subfolders. In the built-in file browser, you can view the files and subfolders of the Base Folder and create links to them. Subelements are referenced using a relative file path. How secure is it? When creating links to files in cloud services, you often have to create a public link to the files. With Foldie Links, you can create links without making a file publicly accessible on the internet. The permission associated with the Base Folders applies only to the app and only on the specific device. Is it foolproof to use? Generally, the app only accesses your file system in read-only mode. But you can easily be redirected to the not-so-foolproof Files or Finder app. Working with the shared file system and links also requires particular care because the file system can change, and links can become invalid or change their meaning. Can Foldie Links be used with multiple devices? Yes. You just need to set up the basic folders similarly on the other device. It's best to use a few basic folders and several virtual folders. Data stored in the app is synced via iCloud. Productivity Packs The app basically works without them. However, the extra packs offer additional benefits. For example, you can: - Create link lists, embed links directly in notes, link links together using metadata, and use widgets. - Simulate symbolic links and create overlays with virtual folders. - Use the Shortcuts app to process links or access the app (for advanced users only).

Screenshots

exBrowser1 screens
Foldie Links4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Foldie Links at Free against exBrowser's $4.99. Foldie Links also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). exBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Foldie Links is free to download; exBrowser costs $4.99 up front. Foldie Links sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. exBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

exBrowser ships an update every 8 months, Foldie Links every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
exBrowser versus Foldie Links: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterexBrowserFoldie Links
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better18.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRyosuke KawachiDr. Garbers Softwareentwicklung

In-app purchases

None

exBrowser

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Foldie Links

One-time6
  • Trial PeriodFree
  • Link Productivity$1.99
  • Related Files$1.99
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  • Automation$2.99
  • Pro Personal$5.99
  • Pro Family$9.99

Questions

Is exBrowser free?
exBrowser costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foldie Links free?
Foldie Links is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do exBrowser or Foldie Links have ads?
Neither exBrowser nor Foldie Links shows ads.
Which is updated more often, exBrowser or Foldie Links?
exBrowser ships an update every 8 months, and Foldie Links every 2 weeks. Most recently, exBrowser was updated on October 10, 2026 and Foldie Links on October 25, 2026.

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