Comparison

Linktree vs Skool Communities

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

Skool Communities

Connect with your online communities from anywhere. Engage in discussions, access courses, stay updated on events, and directly message members. This app brings all the core functionalities of the platform to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Community discussions
  • Video and text courses
  • Event calendar
  • Direct messaging
  • Push notifications
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The official Skool app. Stay connected to your communities on the go. All Skool's features + push notifications. • Community - group discussion with posts and comments • Courses - learn with video and text-based lessons • Calendar - see what community events are happening • Chat - DM anybody in your communities

Screenshots

Linktree4 screens
Skool Communities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Linktree at 4.8 against Skool Communities's 3.8. Linktree also leads on ratings volume (62K vs 713) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Skool Communities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, chart position 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. Linktree sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Skool Communities asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linktree holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linktree has 62K ratings behind it against 713, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Linktree's written reviews are positive against 42% of Skool Communities's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linktree ships an update weekly, Skool Communities every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Linktree versus Skool Communities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinktreeSkool Communities
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62K ratings) — better3.8 (713 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better41.6% of reviews
Number of ratings62K — better713
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#58#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLinktreeSkool.com, Inc.

Customer experience

Linktree

All ratings62,001 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews883 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative43.0%

Skool Communities

All ratings713 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative47.3%

User reviews

Linktree

From 62K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🏆 Excellent for consolidating online presence
  • 👍 Easy to use and customize
  • 🚀 Streamlines sharing of links
  • 💡 Innovative tool for influencers and businesses
  • ⭐ Fantastic app with great features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs with recent updates
  • 🤯 Difficult to reorganize links
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Limited free features
  • 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive

Skool Communities

From 713 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent community platform
  • 💡 Innovative learning features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 👍 Great for online businesses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy video playback
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
  • 🐛 Navigation issues
  • 🐛 Slow loading times

Bugs and 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

Skool Communities

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Stuck on login screen
  • Videos not playing full screen
  • Frequent log-outs
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to save posts
  • Improved iPad support
  • Better chat functionality
  • Sync with calendar apps

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
None

Skool Communities

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linktree free?
Linktree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skool Communities free?
Skool Communities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Linktree or Skool Communities?
Linktree is rated higher. Linktree averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Skool Communities averages 3.8 from 713 ratings.
Do Linktree or Skool Communities have ads?
Neither Linktree nor Skool Communities shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linktree or Skool Communities?
Linktree ships an update weekly, and Skool Communities every 5 weeks. Most recently, Linktree was updated on October 21, 2026 and Skool Communities on October 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Linktree or Skool Communities?
Linktree currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Skool Communities at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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