Comparison

LinkVault vs HamsterBase

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

Head to head
About

LinkVault

Organize and manage all your mobile links in one central location. Save links from various apps, add notes and tags for easy categorization, and quickly find them with a powerful search function. Back up your data securely with iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Save links from any app
  • Organize with notes and tags
  • Efficient search functionality
  • Privacy-focused local storage
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • QR code scanning
  • Direct sharing from other apps
Features
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LinkVault is the all-in-one solution for organizing and managing mobile links. Save links from different apps in one place and easily access them without having to switch between multiple apps. Highlighted features: - Privacy-focused: Your data is saved locally and backed up in your iCloud storage. - Easy link management: Add links by pasting the URL, scanning a QR code, sharing directly from other apps, or using the iOS widget. - Customization: Add notes and tags to each saved link for easy organization and categorization. - Efficient search: Quickly find links with the built-in search function and group them by tags. - Export: Easily export your links for backup or sharing. Say goodbye to the hassle of saving links in separate apps and hello to a streamlined, organized approach with LinkVault.

About

HamsterBase

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HamsterBase is a tool centered around privacy protection and offline friendliness for use in later reading. The well-designed HamsterBase features the following characteristics: Offline First: It can be used offline without relying on servers.Privacy First: It does not collect any data and prioritizes your privacy.Keyboard First: Almost all features can be easily accessed via keyboard shortcuts.No Data Hijacking: You can store data locally and enjoy seamless API integration with other software.No Subscription Required: It’s free to use during the beta period.Break Device Limitations: Through P2P synchronization, your database can break free from device limitations.Powerful Full-text Search: Unlock the power of comprehensive searches, accessing the full content of every saved webpage. HamsterBase works with all your favorite apps, such as Logseq, Obsidian, Notion, and Siyuan.

Screenshots

LinkVault4 screens
HamsterBase3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HamsterBase at none against LinkVault's 2. HamsterBase also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). LinkVault's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. LinkVault sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HamsterBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkVault ships an update weekly, HamsterBase every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LinkVault versus HamsterBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkVaultHamsterBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB119 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLiqiang Wang纯洁 林

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LinkVault

One-time2
  • Buy Me One Shot of Espresso$1.99
  • Coffee Latte$3.99
None

HamsterBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkVault free?
LinkVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HamsterBase free?
HamsterBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkVault or HamsterBase have ads?
Neither LinkVault nor HamsterBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkVault or HamsterBase?
LinkVault ships an update weekly, and HamsterBase every 2 months. Most recently, LinkVault was updated on September 17, 2026 and HamsterBase on May 14, 2026.

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