Comparison

Magnet Linker vs FileBridge

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

Head to head
About

Magnet Linker

This app bypasses iOS limitations, allowing you to easily copy magnet:// links from websites and other apps. Once redirected, you can quickly copy the link to your clipboard for sharing or use with other tools. It simplifies managing magnet links on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Copy magnet:// links
  • Bypass iOS limitations
  • Redirect magnet links
  • Share links easily
  • Simple link management
Features
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By default, iOS does not allow you to copy magnet:// links directly from websites or apps. Magnet Linker is here to solve that limitation. When you tap a magnet link, iOS redirects you to this app, where you can easily copy the link to your clipboard. From there, you can share it or use it with your preferred tools and services—no hassle, no workarounds. Whether you're organizing files or sharing links, Magnet Linker makes managing magnet:// links on your iPhone or iPad fast and simple. Note: Magnet Linker is a utility for copying and sharing magnet links only. It does not download or manage torrent files.

About

FileBridge

Easily transfer files between your iPhone/iPad and computer using iTunes or Finder. This utility creates a dedicated folder for seamless file sharing, simplifying the process of moving documents and media.

Highlights
  • File sharing via iTunes/Finder
  • Dedicated folder for file transfer
  • PseudoFS for bulk file access
  • In-app how-to guides
  • iMessage extension for file attachment
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File sharing between an iPhone and iTunes has always been a hassle. It's really difficult to transfer one file over a USB cable since iOS doesn't readily show your filesystem inside iTunes. Instead, iTunes shows application files, and you must use an application folder to transfer anything in iTunes. The main problem is that there is no dedicated application to create a folder for file sharing and nothing else. FileBridge solves this problem. At its core, FileBridge allows you to share files through iTunes or Finder via the File Sharing menu. It’s really easy to get started: - Open FileBridge once to initialize the folder - Open files on your iDevice - Put the file you want to transfer in the FileBridge folder - Connect a cable and open iTunes/Finder - Navigate to File Sharing - Drag and drop the file from the FileBridge menu into your PC explorer However, we can take this principle one step further. What if you can see all your documents by simply plugging in your phone, opening iTunes/Finder, and navigating to file sharing? Enter PseudoFS. This feature moves (or copies) your documents from the “On my iPhone” directory into the FileBridge folder. With this feature, you can access all your files from iTunes/Finder without having to perform millions of move operations for a bulk file transfer. Now these features may sound complicated to get started with, but I anticipated this and included a bunch of how-to guides in-app. These are conveniently located in the “guides” tab of the application and you can get started with FileBridge in no time. There is also an iMessage extension to attach your files without ever leaving iMessage! The app is free and 100% open sourced: https://github.com/bdashore3/FileBridge More information is in the app website: https://kingbri.me/filebridge Happy transferring!

Screenshots

Magnet Linker4 screens
FileBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FileBridge at 5.0 against Magnet Linker's 4.2. FileBridge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Magnet Linker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (741 vs 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. Magnet Linker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FileBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileBridge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnet Linker has 741 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Magnet Linker's written reviews are positive against 100% of FileBridge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnet Linker ships an update every 2 weeks, FileBridge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Magnet Linker versus FileBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnet LinkerFileBridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (741 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings741 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlain StulzBrian Dashore

Customer experience

Magnet Linker

All ratings741 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative26.0%

FileBridge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Magnet Linker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Magnet links don't work/pop up
  • Last magnet URL cannot be cleared

Requested features

2 requests
  • Safari extension to copy magnet links
  • Ability to turn magnet links into .torrent files

FileBridge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Magnet Linker

One-time3
  • Upgrade to Pro (Special Offer)$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Magnet Linker Pro$2.99
None

FileBridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magnet Linker free?
Magnet Linker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileBridge free?
FileBridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magnet Linker or FileBridge?
FileBridge is rated higher. Magnet Linker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while FileBridge averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Magnet Linker or FileBridge have ads?
Magnet Linker shows ads; FileBridge does not.
Which is updated more often, Magnet Linker or FileBridge?
Magnet Linker ships an update every 2 weeks, and FileBridge every 5 months. Most recently, Magnet Linker was updated on October 16, 2026 and FileBridge on October 13, 2026.

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