Comparison

LinkEdit vs SumNote

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

Head to head
About

LinkEdit

Features
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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

About

SumNote

This app simplifies expense tracking by automatically calculating totals as you type, eliminating the need for spreadsheets. It's ideal for managing budgets, projects, or any list with associated costs, offering a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Built-in calculator for automatic totaling
  • Familiar note-taking interface
  • Ideal for budgets and project costs
  • Distraction-free design
  • Lightweight and easy to use
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SumNote makes it easy to keep track of life’s running costs, without wrangling spreadsheets or switching between apps. Christmas shopping? Kitchen makeover? Holiday planning? If it has a price tag, drop it into a SumNote and watch the total update as you type. Why you’ll love SumNote: • Feels just like your regular notes app, because it basically is • Built-in calculator does the adding for you • Great for budgets, projects, lists, and anything with a cost • Free, lightweight, and pleasantly distraction-free From festive spending to everyday “how did that add up so fast?” moments, SumNote keeps everything clear, calm, and neatly summed.

Screenshots

LinkEdit4 screens
SumNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumNote at none against LinkEdit's 1. SumNote also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). LinkEdit's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. LinkEdit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SumNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkEdit ships an update every 2 months, SumNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LinkEdit versus SumNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkEditSumNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCocoa ProductionsMax Brooks

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkEdit

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$14.99
None

SumNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkEdit free?
LinkEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SumNote free?
SumNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkEdit or SumNote have ads?
Neither LinkEdit nor SumNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkEdit or SumNote?
LinkEdit ships an update every 2 months, and SumNote every 4 days. Most recently, LinkEdit was updated on September 9, 2026 and SumNote on September 4, 2026.

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