Comparison

Bookmarks vs Zlinky

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

Head to head
About

Bookmarks

Save, organize, and read web content with this app. It offers a distraction-free reader, text highlighting, and offline access to articles. Powerful search and folder organization help manage your saved links.

Highlights
  • Save links instantly
  • Distraction-free reader
  • Highlight text and add notes
  • Offline reading
  • Organize with folders
  • Import & export bookmarks
  • iCloud Sync
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

About

Zlinky

This app helps you save and organize various types of content, including screenshots, images, links to videos and articles, and bookmarks. It allows for easy organization of research, wishlists, recipes, and more, accessible across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Save and organize screenshots and images
  • Bookmark favorite videos and articles
  • Manage online shopping wishlists
  • Organize recipes and research
  • Cross-device access
  • Native share feature integration
Features
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HOW ZLINKY CAN HELP YOU: * Save and organize your most important screenshots and images * Save the links to your favorite videos in one place [eg. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram Reels] * Organize holiday research * Create and manage online shopping wishlists * Recipe organization * Save bookmarks to frequently used websites and applications * Organize project or student research * Save links to Podcasts for future listening * Save articles to read later * Save links to your online shopping parcel tracking You can access your Zlinky account via any mobile, laptop or desktop device. SAVE ANY IMAGE, SCREENSHOT, WEB OR SOCIAL MEDIA LINK INTO ZLINKY IN 2-3 STEPS USING YOUR PHONE'S “NATIVE SHARE FEATURE” [Hit share from within the app, and select Zlinky, and your list of Zlinky folders will appear. You can add a note for context to each link / image.] SAVE LINKS FROM THE FOLLOWING APPS INTO ZLINKY: * TikTok * Twitter * Facebook * Instagram * LinkedIn * Pinterest * YouTube * Spotify * Amazon Wishlists * Web content * Google Drive * ... and more Save screenshots, photos or any image quickly into your Zlinky folders for easy access. We hope you’ll give Zlinky a try, to see for yourself how Zlinky can elevate your productivity. Any questions? Please reach out to contact@zlinky.com ---- Terms of Service: https://zlinky.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://zlinky.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bookmarks4 screens
Zlinky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bookmarks at none against Zlinky's shown. Bookmarks also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Zlinky's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Bookmarks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Zlinky sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmarks ships an update every 9 days, Zlinky every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bookmarks versus Zlinky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarksZlinky
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhuong PhamUkufu Pty LTD

Customer experience

Bookmarks

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%

Zlinky

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bookmarks

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

Zlinky

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plus7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium Super7 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Bookmarks free?
Bookmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zlinky free?
Zlinky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookmarks or Zlinky have ads?
Zlinky shows ads; Bookmarks does not.
Which is updated more often, Bookmarks or Zlinky?
Bookmarks ships an update every 9 days, and Zlinky every 2 months. Most recently, Bookmarks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zlinky on November 3, 2026.

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