Linear Mobile vs Cognition Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linear Mobile
Manage your product development workflows on the go. This mobile companion allows you to file issues, track projects, and update important documents from anywhere, ensuring you stay connected to your team's progress.
- File issues on-the-go
- Stay updated on work streams
- Instant notifications
- Update issues and projects remotely
- Companion to desktop app
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Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products. Streamline issues, projects, and product roadmaps. Linear Mobile is a companion to the Linear desktop app, designed for on-demand workflows when you are away from your keyboard: • File issues on-the-go • Stay up-to-date on your most important streams of work • Get instant notifications about important updates • Update issues, projects, and documents from anywhere Please note: This app requires an existing Linear account.
Cognition Merge
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Cognition Merge is the official companion app for Cognition events—gatherings that unite developers, founders, and leaders exploring how AI agents are transforming software development. Merge connects every part of the experience, from keynotes and demos to roundtables and workshops, helping you get the most out of your time on site. Plan your day, check in to sessions, connect with other attendees, and see how your journey unfolds in real time. Merge is more than an event app—it's your personal assistant, guide, and memory log, built to help you move with clarity and intention.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cognition Merge at every 3 days against Linear Mobile's weekly. Cognition Merge also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Linear Mobile ships an update weekly, Cognition Merge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linear Mobile | Cognition Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linear | Gradual Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Linear Mobile
Reported bugs
2 issues- Sign in with Google not working properly
- Scrolling issues when navigating issue lists
Requested features
4 requests- Drag and drop to rearrange tasks
- Ability to modify documents
- Vim mode
- Widgets for iOS
Cognition Merge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Linear Mobile
No in-app purchases
Cognition Merge
No in-app purchases
