Comparison

Bookmarks vs LinkList

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

LinkList

Organize and access all your web links with ease. Features include unlimited tab management, free-form sorting, and ultra-fast search. Secure your data with biometric authentication and export it to CSV.

Highlights
  • One-tap link access
  • Unlimited tab management
  • Free-form sorting
  • Ultra-fast search
  • Biometric authentication
  • CSV export
  • Dark mode support
Features
Read full description

A bookmark manager that lets you save the URLs you open most, so you can launch them quickly anytime. Packed with features like one-tap link opening, bookmark management, unlimited tabs, free reordering, search, emoji, image attachments, notes, dark mode support, and more. ■ Open Links with One Tap Quickly open your saved links and URLs with a single tap. ■ Bookmark Management Save your favorite sites and URLs for instant access whenever you need them. ■ Unlimited Tabs Create unlimited tabs to organize everything by category. ■ Reorder Items Reorder things exactly how you want with drag & drop! Customize it to suit the way you work. ■ Search Items Instantly search across all your links! ■ Emoji Icons Set your favorite emoji for each link so you can tell them apart at a glance. ■ Add Images Add your favorite images to links for a cleaner, easier-to-browse list. ■ Notifications Get notified at the time you choose with any message you like! Perfect for links you always want to open at a set time. ■ Biometric Authentication Use biometric authentication so that only you can access the app. ■ CSV Export Export all your data to CSV. Use it to back up your data or to consult AI. ■ Tab Notes Got something you want to jot down? Leave a free-form note on any tab! ■ Dark Mode Support Switch between beautiful light and dark modes! Enjoy the best possible UI experience. ■ No Login Required Start using it right away with no login! No tedious sign-up process required. ■ Solid Security Your data is stored only on your device and is never sent anywhere. ■ Support If you have any requests or questions, please reach out through the in-app contact form or at the email address below. info@naokiotsu.com ■ Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bookmarks4 screens
LinkList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmarks at 65% against LinkList's 33%. LinkList's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Bookmarks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LinkList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinkList holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Bookmarks's written reviews are positive against 33% of LinkList's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmarks ships an update every 9 days, LinkList weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bookmarks versus LinkList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarksLinkList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhuong Phamnaoki otsu

Customer experience

Bookmarks

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative15.0%

LinkList

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bookmarks

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

LinkList

One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99

Questions

Is Bookmarks free?
Bookmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkList free?
LinkList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookmarks or LinkList?
LinkList is rated higher. Bookmarks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while LinkList averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Bookmarks or LinkList have ads?
Neither Bookmarks nor LinkList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmarks or LinkList?
Bookmarks ships an update every 9 days, and LinkList weekly. Most recently, Bookmarks was updated on June 20, 2026 and LinkList on September 24, 2026.

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