Comparison

PageStore vs Bookmarks

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

Head to head
About

PageStore

Save web pages in various formats like PDF, JPEG, or PNG, with options for trimming and reader mode. Share content directly from your browser or other apps. Pro features include webarchive saving and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Full page saves with images intact
  • Save as PDF, JPEG, PNG
  • Trimming and reader mode support
  • Share extension for saving
  • Webarchive saving (Pro)
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
Features
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PageStore is a private library for the web pages worth keeping. Save any page in full, read it anytime, even offline, and find it again in seconds. The internet is endless, but only a small part of it is worth coming back to. PageStore helps you keep that part: the articles, recipes, guides and ideas that matter to you. SAVE PAGES EXACTLY AS THEY LOOK • Save complete pages with every image and layout intact • Save as PDF or images (JPEG, PNG), as one long page or split into pages • Trim pages, or use Reader mode for a clean, distraction-free copy • Save straight from Safari or any other app with the Share and Action extensions READ AND ORGANIZE • Read your saved pages anytime, even offline • Organize with tags and browse by date • Search your whole library, including the text inside saved pages • Review your saving activity over time and rediscover something at random NEW: ASK AI ABOUT WHAT YOU SAVED • Get a summary or the key points of any saved page or PDF, or ask your own questions • Find related articles in your library and on the web • Clean up duplicate, misspelled and unused tags, and tag new saves automatically • Runs on device with Apple Intelligence. Web search is optional, off until you turn it on, and only sends short search queries. AI features require iOS 26 or later and a device that supports Apple Intelligence. Try them with 10 free requests. PRO: ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Save web archives • More print options and formats • Unlimited tags • iCloud sync across your devices • AI assistant and automatic tagging • Early access to new features No subscription. Buy once and it's yours. WHAT PAGESTORE DOESN'T HAVE • A server for your content. Your saved pages stay on your device, or in your own iCloud with Pro. • A recommendation system. PageStore doesn't learn your preferences. You decide what's valuable to you. • A subscription. Just enjoy your favorite content.

About

Bookmarks

Organize and save web content for later reading. Easily bookmark links, create custom folders, and track your reading progress. Syncs across devices and keeps your data private.

Highlights
  • Save links quickly
  • Organize with custom folders
  • Read later with progress tracking
  • Share extension for easy bookmarking
  • Private data, no tracking
  • iCloud syncing across devices
  • Import/export bookmark data
Features
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Bookmarks - Read Later is your all-in-one app to save, organize, and read the web. Paste a URL, bookmark from Safari, or queue articles for later, with a clean reader, highlights, and powerful search built in. Download now and turn scattered links into a library you actually use. KEY FEATURES: • Save links instantly Copy a link or tap + to save. The app automatically fetches the thumbnail, title, and site info for a rich preview card. • Read Later & article reader Send pages to your reading list, track progress, and read in a distraction-free reader with optional dark mode. • Highlight text Select passages while reading, color-code highlights, add notes, and export them as Markdown. • Offline reading Download Read Later articles for offline access — perfect for flights, commutes, and spotty Wi‑Fi. • Quick search Find bookmarks fast by title, host name, or keywords. • Organize with folders Create folders with custom icons and keep your library tidy — nested folders supported. • Share Extension Save links directly from Safari and other apps. Tap Share and choose Bookmarks - Read Later. • Siri Shortcuts & widgets Add bookmarks with Shortcuts, open unread articles, and glance at your queue from a Home Screen widget. • Lock bookmarks Lock sensitive bookmarks to hide them behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. • Import & export Back up your library as JSON or import bookmarks from your browser’s exported HTML file. • iCloud Sync (Bookmarks Pro) Keep bookmarks, folders, and highlights in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Privacy first No analytics or tracking. Your data stays on your device. Bookmarks - Read Later works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/bookmarks Terms of Use: https://indiegoodies.com/bookmarks/terms Privacy Policy: https://indiegoodies.com/bookmarks/privacy

Screenshots

PageStore4 screens
Bookmarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookmarks at every 9 days against PageStore's monthly. PageStore's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 66%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. PageStore sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bookmarks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PageStore holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of PageStore's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bookmarks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PageStore ships an update monthly, Bookmarks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PageStore versus Bookmarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPageStoreBookmarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better4.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1323 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB81 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPengchong WangKhuong Pham

Customer experience

PageStore

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bookmarks

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral20.7%
Negative13.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PageStore

One-time2
  • App Premium$2.99
  • App Premium - Original$4.99
2 purchases

Bookmarks

One-time2
  • Unlimited Access$9.99
  • Pro$14.99

Questions

Is PageStore free?
PageStore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookmarks free?
Bookmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PageStore or Bookmarks?
PageStore is rated higher. PageStore averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bookmarks averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do PageStore or Bookmarks have ads?
Neither PageStore nor Bookmarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PageStore or Bookmarks?
PageStore ships an update monthly, and Bookmarks every 9 days. Most recently, PageStore was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bookmarks on October 25, 2026.

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