# LinkThing vs Ketchup for Poké

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkThing at none against Ketchup for Poké's 2. LinkThing also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Ketchup for Poké's advantage is ratings volume (218 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ketchup for Poké sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LinkThing asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LinkThing against 4.8 for Ketchup for Poké. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ketchup for Poké has 218 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 88% positive.

LinkThing ships an update every 2 months, Ketchup for Poké every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LinkThing | Ketchup for Poké |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkthing/id1666031776/reviews) | **[4.8 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketchup-for-poke/id6477297968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 87.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Moscardino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033030069) | [Ben McCarthy](https://appshunter.io/developer/893264216) |

## What reviewers say

### LinkThing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkthing/id1666031776)

This app provides a mobile interface for a self-hosted bookmark manager. It allows users to view, search, and edit their saved links. A linkding instance and API token are required for setup.

**Highlights:** View saved bookmarks, Search bookmarks, Edit bookmarks, Connect to self-hosted instance, API token authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ketchup for Poké

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ketchup-for-poke/id6477297968)

This app serves as a comprehensive creature encyclopedia and catch tracker for a popular game series. It provides detailed information, battle assistance, and a daily quiz. Unlock full content with an optional upgrade.

**Highlights:** Creature encyclopedia, Catch tracking (including shiny variants), Type calculator for battles, Daily creature silhouette quiz, Fast browsing and searching

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ketchup+ Silver | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ketchup+ Gold | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and beautiful UI/UX design
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 📚 Comprehensive Pokémon database with detailed information
- 🎮 Perfect companion app for playing Pokémon games
- ✨ No ads or bloatware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full Pokédex access ($10-$12.99)
- 🔒 Limited free version (Gen 1 only)
- 🐛 Filter features not saving properly
- ❌ Missing regional Pokédex tracking by game
- ❌ No shiny sprite variants

**Reported bugs**

- Filter features don't work properly in game info section
- Filter settings reset back to Pokémon Yellow
- Items menu search searches Pokémon and moves instead of items
- Regional form stats not properly displayed

**Requested features**

- Shiny sprite variants for each Pokémon
- Regional Pokédex tracking for specific games
- Generation-specific movesets and move learning methods
- Pokémon cries and audio integration
- Catching methods for each game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LinkThing free?

LinkThing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ketchup for Poké free?

Ketchup for Poké is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LinkThing or Ketchup for Poké?

Ketchup for Poké is rated higher. LinkThing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ketchup for Poké averages 4.8 from 218 ratings.

### Do LinkThing or Ketchup for Poké have ads?

Neither LinkThing nor Ketchup for Poké shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LinkThing or Ketchup for Poké?

LinkThing ships an update every 2 months, and Ketchup for Poké every 6 weeks. Most recently, LinkThing was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ketchup for Poké on October 27, 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.*