Comparison

Book Note vs LinqHive

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

Head to head
About

Book Note

Easily track your reading progress and thoughts. Add books by searching or taking photos, and create detailed notes with bookmarks. Keep a digital journal of your literary journey.

Highlights
  • Add books via search
  • Add books with photos
  • Create reading notes
  • Add bookmarks to notes
Features
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Join the simple reading notes app ‘Reading Note’. - Add books by searching for them. - You can also add books with photos. - Add bookmarks to your reading notes.

About

LinqHive

Features
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Linqhive empowers you to create a customizable microsite to consolidate your online presence. Share one link that connects your audience to everything you offer — social media, videos, products, events, and more. Core Features: Add and organize unlimited links Prebuilt templates and branding options Add videos, music, and appointment booking Seamless integration with popular platforms Create and scan QR codes for instant access Responsive design for mobile and tablet Instant publishing and real-time updates Whether you're a creator, business owner, or professional — Linqhive makes it easier to connect with your audience and drive traffic to your content.

Screenshots

Book Note4 screens
LinqHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book Note at none against LinqHive's 2. Book Note also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). LinqHive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). On price 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. LinqHive sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Book Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Note ships an update every 2 weeks, LinqHive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Book Note versus LinqHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook NoteLinqHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer2026 GnosisANDIEE'S LLC

In-app purchases

None

Book Note

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LinqHive

One-time2
  • Pro Monthly$2.00
  • Pro Annually$20.00

Questions

Is Book Note free?
Book Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinqHive free?
LinqHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book Note or LinqHive have ads?
Book Note shows ads; LinqHive does not.
Which is updated more often, Book Note or LinqHive?
Book Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and LinqHive monthly. Most recently, Book Note was updated on October 24, 2026 and LinqHive on October 15, 2026.

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