# Plinky vs Screenable

Plinky and Screenable both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Screenable's written reviews are positive against 70% of Plinky's. Screenable also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.6). Plinky's advantage is ratings volume (167 vs 37). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plinky sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Screenable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Plinky against 4.9 for Screenable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Plinky's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screenable's.

Plinky ships an update every 3 weeks, Screenable fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plinky | Screenable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinky-save-and-bookmark-links/id1597187737/reviews) | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Panda Club Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/735322475) | [SCREENABLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629758424) |

## What reviewers say

### Plinky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinky-save-and-bookmark-links/id1597187737)

Easily save and organize links from any app or browser for later viewing. Keep everything in one place across your devices, with search, folders, tags, and reminders to manage your saved content.

**Highlights:** Save links from any app or browser, Organize with folders and tags, Set reminders for links, Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Customizable widgets and appearance, API and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plinky Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Plinky Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Plinky Pro (New User Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Plinky Lifetime Unlock | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for saving links
- 👍 Great for organizing links
- 👍 Simple and practical
- 👍 Easy to use share extension
- 👍 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 In-app purchase broken
- 🐛 Not user-friendly for organizing
- 🐛 Outdated UI
- 🐛 No Chrome/Windows support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- In-app purchase not working
- Loud saving noise even when phone is on silent
- Cannot save emails
- Force Quit required to exit app

**Requested features**

- Google authentication option
- Option to select folders when saving links
- Ability to save emails
- Sync across multiple devices via iCloud


### Screenable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270)

This app offers modern parental controls to make any iPhone or iPad suitable for children. It features customizable modes like 'Dumb Phone' and 'Screen Trainer' to manage device usage and promote self-control, with guided setup and remote management.

**Highlights:** Dumb Phone mode, Screen Trainer mode, One-tap focus features, Guided setup, Remote settings updates, Transforms existing devices

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $4.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $47.90 | per year |
| Screenable Plus | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Transforms old iPhones into kid-friendly devices
- 👍 Easy setup and customization for parents
- 🚀 Effectively manages and monitors kids' screen time
- 👍 Encourages responsible digital habits in children
- 👍 Provides a safe and controlled smartphone experience for kids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plinky free?

Plinky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screenable free?

Screenable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plinky or Screenable?

Screenable is rated higher. Plinky averages 4.8 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Screenable averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do Plinky or Screenable have ads?

Neither Plinky nor Screenable shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plinky or Screenable?

Plinky ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screenable fortnightly. Most recently, Plinky was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screenable on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*