# SmartDisplay X vs Bookmarks

The clearest difference is rating: Bookmarks at 5.0 against SmartDisplay X's 3.3. Bookmarks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). SmartDisplay X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartDisplay X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bookmarks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookmarks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SmartDisplay X's written reviews are positive against 75% of Bookmarks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartDisplay X ships an update every 3 weeks, Bookmarks every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartDisplay X | Bookmarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdisplay-x-home-display/id1632682989/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmarks-linkeeper/id6449708232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torben Steen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452072129) | [Starlight Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689887187) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartDisplay X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdisplay-x-home-display/id1632682989)

Transform an unused iPad or iPhone into a dynamic smart display. It cycles through useful information like the time, weather, calendar, and news, keeping essential details visible at a glance. Personalize your display with photos, websites, and even smart home controls.

**Highlights:** Customizable clock faces, Weather forecasts with alerts, Calendar and notes integration, Photo frame functionality, Smart home device control, Website and news feeds

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartDisplay X Pro Month | $2.99 | per month |
| SmartDisplay X Pro Year | $14.99 | per year |


### Bookmarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmarks-linkeeper/id6449708232)

This app provides a seamless way to save and organize website links. It offers deep iOS integration, iCloud synchronization, and extensive Siri Shortcuts for effortless management. The user interface is designed for a delightful and intuitive experience.

**Highlights:** URL bookmarking, iCloud Sync, Siri Shortcuts integration, Stunning user interface, Deep iOS integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Appreciation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heartfelt Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Impactful Gesture | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Support | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartDisplay X free?

SmartDisplay X 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, SmartDisplay X or Bookmarks?

Bookmarks is rated higher. SmartDisplay X averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bookmarks averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do SmartDisplay X or Bookmarks have ads?

SmartDisplay X shows ads; Bookmarks does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartDisplay X or Bookmarks?

SmartDisplay X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bookmarks every 4 months. Most recently, SmartDisplay X was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bookmarks on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*