Comparison

JOTA vs Link List

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

Head to head
About

JOTA

Features
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JOTA provides two-factor authentication for your online account providers, enabling a second layer of protection when signing in. Features: - Automatically set up codes with QR codes - TOTP support (HOTP coming soon) - Support for multiple accounts - Use the action extension to autofill codes in Safari

About

Link List

Save, organize, and instantly access your web links with a clean and powerful interface. Effortlessly manage digital resources for projects or topics, and find anything with built-in search. Premium features include iCloud sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Save links via Share Sheet
  • Organize links into custom lists
  • Add tags for filtering
  • Built-in search functionality
  • iCloud Sync (Premium)
  • Clean and simple interface
Features
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Link List – Smart and Simple Link Management Link List is a clean and powerful app designed to help you save, organize, and instantly access your web links. Whether you're a student, professional, or everyday browser, Link List gives you control over your digital resources. Features: Save links quickly from Safari or any app using the Share Sheet. Organize links into custom lists for different projects or topics. Add tags to each link to make filtering and searching easier. Use the built-in search to instantly find any saved link. iCloud Sync (Premium): Keep your links backed up and synced across your devices. Simple and clean interface for easy link management. Subscription Options: Monthly: $1.99 Yearly: $12.99 Upgrade to unlock iCloud sync and future premium features. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-for-link-list Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyforlinklist

Screenshots

JOTA1 screens
Link List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JOTA at none against Link List's 2. Link List's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Link List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JOTA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JOTA ships an update every 8 months, Link List every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JOTA versus Link List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJOTALink List
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff ChenSalman Albalawi

In-app purchases

None

JOTA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Link List

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$12.991 Year

Questions

Is JOTA free?
JOTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link List free?
Link List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JOTA or Link List have ads?
Neither JOTA nor Link List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JOTA or Link List?
JOTA ships an update every 8 months, and Link List every 3 weeks. Most recently, JOTA was updated on November 7, 2026 and Link List on October 30, 2026.

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