Comparison

Linktree vs CounterSpike

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
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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.

About

CounterSpike

Features
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CounterSpike is a personal safety app built for one of the most urgent situations a night out can throw at you: a spiked drink.

Screenshots

Linktree4 screens
CounterSpike3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CounterSpike at none against Linktree's 12. Linktree's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#45 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. CounterSpike asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linktree ships an update weekly, CounterSpike every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Linktree versus CounterSpike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinktreeCounterSpike
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings62K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB81 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLinktreeCOUNTERSPIKE LIMITED

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

CounterSpike

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

CounterSpike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linktree free?
Linktree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CounterSpike free?
CounterSpike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linktree or CounterSpike have ads?
Neither Linktree nor CounterSpike shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linktree or CounterSpike?
Linktree ships an update weekly, and CounterSpike every 3 months. Most recently, Linktree was updated on October 15, 2026 and CounterSpike on October 2, 2026.

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