Comparison

Link Social app vs Bubbl Widget

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

Head to head
About

Link Social app

This social networking app consolidates your life, voice, and location into a single platform. Share thoughts, check into places, post voice updates, and connect with creators and communities. It's designed for everyday users to express themselves authentically and stay connected.

Highlights
  • Check-In to locations
  • Share 'Thoughts' without filters
  • Post multiple pictures and videos
  • Create voice posts
  • Explore trending places and voices
  • Connect with creators and communities
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Link – The First Social Super App Your life, your voice, your map — all in one place. With Link, you don’t just post — you connect. Whether you’re sharing a thought, checking in at your favorite spot, or posting a voice update, Link lets you stay close to what matters around you. It’s built for everyday users and powered by creators who shape culture, spark conversations, and lead communities. • Check-In: Show where you are and explore where everyone else is hanging out. • Thoughts: Share what’s on your mind — no filters, just real talk. • Multiple Pictures: Post images, videos, and tell your story your way. • Voice Posts: Speak your vibe. Share real, unfiltered moments. • Explore: Discover trending places, voices, and moments from people near you. Link isn’t just a social app — it’s your space to be real, be seen, and stay connected. You can access User License Agreement here https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bubbl Widget

This app places live text feeds from your closest friends directly onto your home screen. Share thoughts and statuses instantly, creating a digital sticky note experience for your inner circle. React to messages and build a history of shared moments.

Highlights
  • Live text feeds on home screen
  • Share thoughts and statuses
  • Digital sticky note experience
  • Friend reactions with emojis
  • Build message history
  • Dedicated widgets for individuals
Features
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Bubbl is a widget that shows live text feeds from your best friends, right to your Home Screen. You and your best friends will see each other's thoughts & statuses every time you unlock your phone. It’s a little glimpse of what everyone’s up to throughout the day. Think of a sticky note with something sweet written to your loved ones, hanged on the mirror, fridge or a desk. They see it whenever they pass by, but now, it’s directly on their home screen. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the Bubbl widget to your Home Screen 2. When a friend sends you a custom note, it instantly appears on your Bubbl widget! 3. To share back, tap into the widget, create a new note with your own touch, and then hit send! It appears right on your friends’ Home Screens FOR YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS • To keep things for the inner circle, you can only have 20 friends on the app. • On Bubbl, there’s no worrying about follower count, just add your best friends and family and live in the moment. • With Bubbl, you’re able to be real and share your thoughts to the people that matter. REACT TO FRIENDS' BUBBLS • Send a Bubbl reaction to your friends to let them know you saw their note. • They’ll get a notification and you’ll love watching the emojis rain down on your notes. • We don’t count or track the reactions, so you can be real and authentic without worrying about likes and filters like other platforms. BUILD A HISTORY OF YOUR BUBBL • As you and friends share notes, you’ll build up a history of all notes sent. • Share them out as photos capturing those “love it” moments. ADD BUBBL FOR YOUR BESTIES AND CRUSHES • Decorate your home screen with more widgets dedicated to your crush or your bestie • Choose who shows up in each individual widget, and see notes only from that person. Download the free app! We’re keeping Bubbl free so you can send to the people that matter (friends, family, bestie, etc.). With Bubbl, your phone will feel like it’s bringing you closer to your best friends.

Screenshots

Link Social app4 screens
Bubbl Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubbl Widget at 71% against Link Social app's 29%. Bubbl Widget also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Link Social app's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Link Social app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bubbl Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubbl Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubbl Widget has 812 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Link Social app's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bubbl Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link Social app ships an update fortnightly, Bubbl Widget weekly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Link Social app versus Bubbl Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink Social appBubbl Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (67 ratings)4.7 (812 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67812 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB360 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCompany Shabakah Link for trading & marketingSaif AL Essai

Customer experience

Link Social app

All ratings67 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative29.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bubbl Widget

All ratings812 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative18.6%

Bugs and requests

Link Social app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bubbl Widget

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Short messages in last update
  • Unable to log in with phone number

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable text color
  • Android version

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Link Social app

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • 6 Months$29.996 Months
  • 12 Months$49.991 Year
None

Bubbl Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link Social app free?
Link Social app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubbl Widget free?
Bubbl Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Link Social app or Bubbl Widget?
Bubbl Widget is rated higher. Link Social app averages 3.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Bubbl Widget averages 4.7 from 812 ratings.
Do Link Social app or Bubbl Widget have ads?
Bubbl Widget shows ads; Link Social app does not.
Which is updated more often, Link Social app or Bubbl Widget?
Link Social app ships an update fortnightly, and Bubbl Widget weekly. Most recently, Link Social app was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bubbl Widget on September 21, 2026.

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