Comparison

MSG by AWC vs Linktree

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

Head to head
About

MSG by AWC

Features
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Start messaging with your AWC Communications phone number today!

About

Linktree

Create a single, customizable link to house all your online content. Share your social media, products, music, and more from one central hub. Track audience engagement with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Create a free Linktree URL
  • Add various content types (links, music, videos, products)
  • Customize design with colors, fonts, and backgrounds
  • Share link across social media and other platforms
  • Track audience insights and analytics
  • Organize saved, bought, and subscribed items
Features
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Linktree is the largest link in bio tool used by over 70 million people and organizations around the world. Make your free Linktree in minutes to focus your fans, grow your following, and sell products with one simple link. NEW: Now you can find everything you've saved, bought, downloaded and subscribed to within in the Linktree app. With Linktree, you can be your whole self on one platform rather than a sliver of yourself on many. All the things you do online. All together now. Here’s how it works: 1. Claim your Linktree URL for free (linktr.ee/yourname) 2. Add links, music, playlists, videos, podcasts, forms, causes, products, profiles, a store, your menu, live stream, anything you want! 3. Customize your design to match your brand and style. Get complete control of colors, fonts, button styles, add a bio, and even upload custom background images and videos. You can also select from pre-made themes to get going even faster. 4. Share your Linktree everywhere and anywhere to connect everyone with everything you do. Add your Linktree to your social profiles, email signature, resume and even get your own QR code to use on menus, brochures, or maybe project it on the side of a building, it’s up to you! 5. Learn what works, get insights and detailed insights about your audience, what they click on, where they come from, and tons more. Tell your story with Linktree. Download today and get creating.

Screenshots

MSG by AWC4 screens
Linktree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSG by AWC at none against Linktree's 12. Linktree's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). 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. Linktree sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MSG by AWC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSG by AWC ships an update every 22 months, Linktree weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MSG by AWC versus Linktree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSG by AWCLinktree
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (62K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—62K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#51 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB131 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTextableLinktree

Bugs and requests

MSG by AWC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Linktree

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in or create new account
  • Inability to edit or remove links
  • Inconsistent performance and UI issues
  • Broken link sharing and analytics features
  • Accounts being banned without clear explanation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to group links
  • Improve analytics and insights
  • Allow more customization options
  • Integrate with more social platforms
  • Fix issues with login and account management

In-app purchases

None

MSG by AWC

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Linktree

Subscriptions12
  • Linktree Starter$4.991 Month
  • Linkstree Starter$7.991 Month
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Linktree Premium$23.991 Month
  • Linktree Premium$34.991 Month
  • Linktree Starter$47.991 Year
  • Linktree Starter$69.991 Year
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$143.991 Year
  • Linktree Premium$234.991 Year
  • Linktree Premium$359.991 Year

Questions

Is MSG by AWC free?
MSG by AWC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linktree free?
Linktree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MSG by AWC or Linktree have ads?
Neither MSG by AWC nor Linktree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSG by AWC or Linktree?
MSG by AWC ships an update every 22 months, and Linktree weekly. Most recently, MSG by AWC was updated on October 4, 2026 and Linktree on October 18, 2026.

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