Comparison

Buchen vs LinkBase

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

Head to head
About

Buchen

Manage your web links with this bookmark organizer. Tag, sort into folders, and add notes to your saved sites. Import/export bookmarks and access them via widgets or share sheets.

Highlights
  • Tagging and folder organization
  • Bookmark pinning
  • Add notes to bookmarks
  • Import/export bookmarks (JSON, HTML)
  • Share sheet integration
  • QR code generation
  • App styling and widgets
  • Biometric app lock
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Buchen (pronounced like bookin’) is a simple bookmark manger that allows you to manage your bookmarks for multiple browsers, tags, and folders. Some of the feature of the app include: - Tag your bookmarks with an interface that allows you to easily add new tags and suggest existing ones. - Organise your bookmarks in folders. Folders can have as many sub-folders as you need to organise your bookmarks. - Pin your bookmarks, tags or folders. - Remove common trackers from URLs with one click when adding / editing a bookmark. - Add notes to your bookmarks. - Import / Export bookmarks as JSON or HTML. When the optional fields added date, tags, or notes are available in either import format, Buchen will use those too. - Shortcuts for adding bookmarks or searching bookmarks. - An “Add Bookmark” action for the Share Sheet. This allows you to add bookmarks directly from Safari and other apps. - A variety of keyboard shortcuts for iPad users. - Create QR Codes in a variety of colours for your bookmarks. You can view or share the QR Code from the bookmark detail view or with a left swipe / long-press on a bookmark. - Choose between different bookmark styles. You can choose different styles in the Bookmarks and Tags sections. - When you choose a bookmark style that shows its tags, you can navigate to that tag from any bookmark. - Choose from multiple colors to style the app and widgets. - Select which browser will open your bookmark. Note: Browsers other than Safari are only an option if they’re installed on the device. Read the help for the list of compatible browsers. - Lock Buchen with Face ID / Touch ID / Passcode. Either fully lock it down or enjoy some convenience and allow widgets and shortcuts to show your data. - Search your bookmarks against their name, URL, notes, browser, tags or even creation date (YY-MM-DD format). Buchen also comes with Widgets in all 4 sizes. Medium, Large and Extra Large widgets let you open links from the Widget. Add lock screen widgets for easy access to bookmarks, tags, and folders. Importing bookmarks can use the Buchen JSON format, Firefox JSON backup files or standard bookmark HTML files. Exporting bookmarks can use the Buchen JSON format or the standard bookmark HTML format. Notes from HTML imports require using the Delicious / Pinboard HTML format.

About

LinkBase

Manage, share, and secure your web links with this versatile tool. Generate custom QR codes, set automatic deletion for temporary links, and organize your URLs efficiently. Access your saved links and codes from any device via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Save any type of URL
  • Generate customizable QR codes
  • Automatic URL deletion
  • Organize and categorize links
  • Multi-platform access via iCloud
  • Export/Import links to HTML
Features
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Welcome to LinkBase, the ultimate tool for managing, sharing, and securing your URLs with ease. This versatile app combines the power of QR code generation and automatic deletion to simplify your online experiences. Key Features: 1. **Saving URLs**: saving your URLs or links just got easier. Wether you constantly scroll social media app and want to save posts or save video tutorials links for later, LinkBase has you covered. Save any type of URL, even location links from Maps app. When using iOS’s built in sharing capabilities choose LinkBase from the list provided (easiest and most used way) or scan QR Codes directly from within the app. 2. **QR Code Generation**: Instantly create QR codes for your URLs. Share these codes on printed materials, presentations, or social media, making it effortless for others to access your links. Choose from many different pixel, eye and pupil options or from templates. Get creative styles and colors, plus the option to add an icon from your own or from the selected social media icons provided. 3. **Auto-Deletion**: Keep your shared links secure and temporary. Set expiration times for your URLs, and they will automatically delete after a specified period, enhancing your online privacy and data control. While keeping LinkBase clutter free. 4. **Customizable Expiry**: Tailor the lifespan of your URLs to your specific needs. Choose from a range of preset timeframes. 5. **Link Management**: Easily organize and categorize your URLs within the app. Access, edit, or delete them with a few simple taps. Sort your URLs by auto-group, folder or date. 8. **Multi-Platform Access**: Access your shortened URLs and QR codes from any device, ensuring seamless integration into your workflow with the help of iCloud. 9. **User-Friendly Interface**: LinkBase boasts an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both beginners and tech-savvy users. 10. **Export/Import**: Export your entire collection to an html file which is importable to other browsers. Just the same you can import html files that other browsers generate when exporting those links. 11. **Privacy First**: We prioritize your data privacy. Your information and link usage are kept confidential and are not collected shared with third parties. LinkBase is your trusted companion for simplifying URL management, ensuring data security, and enhancing your online sharing experiences. Whether you're a marketer, a business professional, or simply someone who wants better control over their web links, LinkBase is the solution you've been looking for. Download it today and unlock the power of effortless URL management and secure sharing. Free version of LinkBase has every feature available, but by choosing LinkBase Pro, you will not be restricted on your counts displayed. Please support LinkBase and its developing team by unlocking to LinkBase Pro now.

Screenshots

Buchen4 screens
LinkBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LinkBase at 5.0 against Buchen's 4.1. LinkBase also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Buchen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price and ads 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. LinkBase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Buchen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinkBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buchen has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Buchen's written reviews are positive against 100% of LinkBase's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Buchen versus LinkBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuchenLinkBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWilliam BaerAdam Morrone

Customer experience

Buchen

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%

LinkBase

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Buchen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkBase

One-time1
  • Linebase Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Buchen free?
Buchen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkBase free?
LinkBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buchen or LinkBase?
LinkBase is rated higher. Buchen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while LinkBase averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Buchen or LinkBase have ads?
Neither Buchen nor LinkBase shows ads.

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