Comparison

Bookmarks Validator vs Linkero

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

Head to head
About

Bookmarks Validator

This utility analyzes exported browser bookmark HTML files to identify and report invalid URLs. It generates a new HTML file with reasons for invalidity, aiding manual correction of your browser's bookmarks.

Highlights
  • Analyzes exported bookmark HTML files
  • Identifies and annotates invalid URLs
  • Supports multiple desktop browsers
  • Access files via iCloud Drive or local folders
  • Email and print invalid bookmark reports
  • Includes Quick Guide and User Guide
Currently charting
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Analyzes a desktop browser's exported bookmarks HTML file for invalid URLs. The resultant invalid bookmarks HTML file, annotated with reason-invalid messages, is used to manually correct the browser’s bookmarks. At any time, the bookmarks file and the invalid bookmarks result file can be inspected. The in-progress validation process can be aborted. Features: * Supports bookmark HTML files exported by the Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Brave and Opera desktop browsers. * Bookmarks files can be accessed from the iOS app's Documents folder, a macOS Downloads folder or the user's iCloud Drive. * Can display any exported Bookmarks file and any generated validation results file. * Can e-mail the invalid HTML file as an attachment and/or print it. Likewise for any exported Bookmarks file. * Quick Guide provides a quick way to learn how to use the app. * Quick Tour of app that demonstrates its features and how to use them; viewable on-demand. * Detailed User Guide on how to use the app; includes a list of Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs). User Guide can be searched. * Help Tips to guide and remind user how to proceed. * Ability to send e-mail to the developer to report an issue and get back a solution, ask usage questions and/or make improvement suggestions. * Optionally request to rate the app in the App Store. * Supports dark mode. Note: Browser bookmarks files need to be placed in a "Bookmarks Validator" folder. On an iOS device, this folder resides in the Documents folder. On a macOS device, this folder resides in the Downloads folder. On iCloud, it resides in the iCloud Drive. The User's Guide provides instructions on how to set this up.

About

Linkero

Save, organize, and quickly find any web link with this advanced bookmark manager. Utilize folders, tags, and smart folders for efficient organization. Enjoy privacy-focused, on-device storage with optional iCloud sync across your devices.

Highlights
  • Save any link easily
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Powerful smart folders for quick finding
  • On-device data storage for privacy
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Share extension for quick saving
Features
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Linkero is an advanced bookmark and reading list manager that lets you save any link easily. You can use folders and tags to organize your bookmarks, and you can also quickly find them with the powerful smart folders. We take user privacy protection very seriously and will not collect any of your data. All data in Linkero will be stored on your device and will not be sent to any third party. You can enable iCloud sync to sync your saved data across devices. Sync via iCloud. No personal data is collected. You can also use the Share extension to quickly save links from any other apps. • Linkero requires a paid subscription to unlock all features. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your App Store account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://jixway.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://jixway.app/privacy

Screenshots

Bookmarks Validator4 screens
Linkero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linkero at Free against Bookmarks Validator's $0.99. Linkero also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). Bookmarks Validator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On 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

Linkero is free to download; Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99 up front. Linkero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bookmarks Validator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, Linkero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bookmarks Validator versus Linkero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarks ValidatorLinkero
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGilbert Hansen伟琛 蒋

Customer experience

Bookmarks Validator

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Linkero

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bookmarks Validator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Linkero

Subscriptions2
  • Linkero Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Linkero Pro - Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Bookmarks Validator free?
Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linkero free?
Linkero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookmarks Validator or Linkero have ads?
Neither Bookmarks Validator nor Linkero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmarks Validator or Linkero?
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, and Linkero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bookmarks Validator was updated on August 3, 2026 and Linkero on September 18, 2026.

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