Comparison

Datpub vs Linkboard

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

Head to head
About

Datpub

Features
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Datpub is a file sharing and transfer utility. With Datpub, you can easily share files and access them from any device and any location. With Datpub's IOS app, you can share photos, videos, files on iPhone/iPad to a web URL, and others can access them through a web browser or Datpub app. You can also backup photos/videos directly to your own PC on iPhone/iPand instead of any network storage, the whole process is encrypted and the data is not stored on any third-party server, which will bring you the ultimate privacy protection. Datpub's built-in player can play most popular media files, storing and playing your favorite media is easier than ever, whether it's mp3, mp4 or mov, avi, mts... Datpub is designed as a cross-platform utility, you will be more free and convenient than ever to transfer files between your multiple devices. With just one account, users can log in to up to 6 devices to use Datpub, which will save you a lot of money. Key Features: 1. Share local photos/videos/files as web URLs. 2. Access other Datpub remote sharing and download/upload files. 3. Backup photos/videos incrementally to PC. 4. Support unlimited number and size of file upload and storage 5. Built-in file manager, you can call third-party APP to open stored documents. 6. Accept file sharing from other applications. 7. Multiple devices sign in. One enrollment account allows multiple devices to sign in. 8. Powerful built-in media player, compatible with mainstream media formats; 9. Support LAN remote playback of media files. 10. High speed file transfer in LAN For more information, please visit our website. Privacy and security are core design principles of Datpub, and we bring unprecedented security to user data: 1. The Datpub server only stores the account information necessary to log in to Datpub, and the user's file data is not stored on any server, only on the device of the provider and the visitor. 2. Any file data and shared configuration information involving users are only stored on the file provider's device, not on the Datpub server. 3. The security verification of the shared directory is also done on the shared host, not on the Datpub server. 4. The Datpub account has nothing to do with the user's data security.

About

Linkboard

Seamlessly sync text, images, and files across your devices using local network or Bluetooth. Manage clipboard history and paste directly from the iOS keyboard extension without leaving your current app. This app prioritizes privacy by not relying on cloud services or collecting user data.

Highlights
  • Cross-device text and file sync
  • Clipboard history management
  • iOS keyboard extension for direct pasting
  • Local Area Network (TCP) transmission
  • Bluetooth (BLE) transmission
  • WebRTC Direct Transmission
  • No cloud reliance or data collection
Features
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-Paste board history management, supporting retention of days configuration records -Cross platform support: macOS, Windows, iOS, and other mobile devices -Local Area Network (TCP)+Bluetooth (BLE)+WebRTC Direct Transmission -Text and image/file synchronization -IOS keyboard extension: No need to cut out the current app, you can directly paste from history -Fully localized: does not rely on any cloud services, does not collect any data

Screenshots

Datpub4 screens
Linkboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkboard at none against Datpub's 4. Linkboard also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Datpub's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. Datpub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Linkboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Datpub ships an update every 6 days, Linkboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Datpub versus Linkboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatpubLinkboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer科 杨Minimalist Network Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Datpub

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Standard Membership$4.991 Month
  • Advanced Membership$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Standard Membership$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly Advanced Membership$89.991 Year
None

Linkboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Datpub free?
Datpub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linkboard free?
Linkboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Datpub or Linkboard have ads?
Neither Datpub nor Linkboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Datpub or Linkboard?
Datpub ships an update every 6 days, and Linkboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Datpub was updated on November 7, 2026 and Linkboard on November 5, 2026.

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