Comparison

Linktree vs Needle

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

Needle

Features
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Needle – Connect, Share & Discover Step into a world of connections with Needle, the social media app designed to bring people closer than ever before. Whether you want to share moments from your life, explore trending content, or engage with a vibrant community, Needle makes it simple, fun, and meaningful.

Screenshots

Linktree4 screens
Needle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Needle at none against Linktree's 12. Needle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Linktree's advantage is chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Linktree sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Needle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linktree ships an update weekly, Needle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Linktree versus Needle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinktreeNeedle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings62K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB53 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLinktreeDilip Amila

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

Needle

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

Needle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linktree free?
Linktree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Needle free?
Needle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linktree or Needle have ads?
Neither Linktree nor Needle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linktree or Needle?
Linktree ships an update weekly, and Needle every 6 days. Most recently, Linktree was updated on October 26, 2026 and Needle on October 13, 2026.

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