LinkEdit vs MagicWiki
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinkEdit
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LinkEdit is a local-first personal knowledge manager (PKM) for Markdown notes. Point it to any folder in the Files app and work directly with your existing files—no lock-in, no proprietary database. Create permanent, auto-updating links between notes. Links work in both directions, so your knowledge stays connected as files move or are renamed. Free Features • Built-in file manager and plain-text Markdown editor • Industry-leading privacy: zero tracking, zero third-party analytics • Sync with iCloud Drive or any storage provider supported by Files • Markdown preview • Open notes from anywhere using the linkedit://open URL scheme • Inspect note metadata, including backlinks, with Links Inspector LinkEdit Pro (one-time purchase) • Automated Daily Journal • Unlimited Permanent Links • Editor customisation
MagicWiki
Build a personal knowledge network with this note-taking app. Connect ideas through wiki-style linking, organize with smart tags, and access content easily with powerful search. Supports markdown, images, and a distraction-free interface.
- Wiki-style linking
- Smart tag suggestions
- Daily journal with calendar
- Markdown and image support
- Powerful search functionality
- Offline data storage
- iCloud sync
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Create and organize your thoughts, ideas, and knowledge in a beautiful and interconnected personal wiki. MagicWiki is a powerful yet simple note-taking app that helps you build your own knowledge network. Key Features: • Wiki-style Linking: Connect your thoughts naturally by linking between articles • Smart Tags: Organize articles with tags and get intelligent tag suggestions based on content • Favorites: Keep important articles easily accessible • Daily Journal: Built-in journaling with a calendar view • Markdown Support: Format your content with simple markdown syntax • Image Support: Add and resize images within your articles • Powerful Search: Find articles by title, content, or tags • Clean Interface: Distraction-free writing and reading experience • Dark Mode Support: Comfortable viewing day and night Perfect for: • Personal knowledge management • Project documentation • Research notes • Daily journaling • Writing and brainstorming • Building your second brain MagicWiki works completely offline and your data stays on your device. No account or subscription required. iCloud sync available. Start building your personal knowledge base today with MagicWiki.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LinkEdit at Free against MagicWiki's $4.99. LinkEdit also leads on device support (4 vs 2). MagicWiki's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads 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
LinkEdit is free to download; MagicWiki costs $4.99 up front. LinkEdit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagicWiki asks for nothing beyond the download.
LinkEdit ships an update every 2 months, MagicWiki every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkEdit | MagicWiki |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cocoa Productions | Manicgrin Media Ltd |
In-app purchases
LinkEdit
- Lifetime Unlock$14.99
MagicWiki
No in-app purchases









