Comparison

Linky vs Silverleaf Reader

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

Head to head
About

Linky

Easily share links, images, and text extracts to Mastodon and Bluesky directly from your iPhone or iPad. Utilize the iOS Share Extension to post without leaving other apps, with options to shorten links, suggest images, and even create text shots.

Highlights
  • Post to Mastodon and Bluesky
  • iOS Share Extension integration
  • Web Clipper for text extracts
  • Image suggestion and editing
  • Link shortening and analytics
  • Cross-platform music link conversion
  • Markup tools for image annotation
Features
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Linky lets you easily share webpage links, images and text extracts to Mastodon and Bluesky from your iPhone and iPad. Write your post, choose which preferred social networks and Linky will do the rest! You can connect Linky to Mastodon and Bluesky. Linky's very own iOS Share Extension allows you to post messages without ever leaving third-party applications. Want to share a webpage Link? Linky can insert both the url and the title of the webpage as required. Linky will suggest images related to shared links and can attach them to your messages. It can also shorten links, giving you access to further link analytics. How about selected text in Safari? Linky's Web Clipper extracts selected text and carries it over to the composer sheet, ready for you to edit. You can also make a text shot from the text selection for sharing as a beautiful image. What about a great photo? Share images easily from Photos app and third-party applications. You can also preview the shared image in fullscreen before sending it. Share any text too! Bring up the extension, the text is copied in the message, edit if required and share. It's that simple. Use Markup to annotate, crop and edit images inline. Write or draw on the attachment, or add arrows and lenses, or obscure sensitive information. "Linky 5.0 removes friction from sharing links, quotes, and images. I appreciate the intelligent use of Open Graph and Media Cards to save even more time, and I'm a fan of the deeper controls Linky brings when compared to the default share sheet. I can't recommend Linky enough." - MacStories "Linky turbocharges sharing links and images from Safari or other apps supporting iOS extensions." 4/5 - Macworld Prizes : • MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2019 Edition • MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2018 Edition • MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2017 Edition • MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2016 Edition • MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2015 Edition • MacStories Must-Have iOS Apps, 2014 Edition Features: • Supports Mastodon and Bluesky. • Post messages simultaneously on multiple accounts. • iOS Share Extension is integrated directly into Safari and many other third-party apps, allowing to directly share text, images and web page links. • Add multiple images to your messages (animated gif images are supported). • Image preview in fullscreen. • Suggestion of images related to shared links. • Share selected text in Safari as a text shot image. • Convert music links from Apple Music or Spotify into a single link that works across different streaming service. • Markup: annotate, crop and edit images inline. Available tools: Sketch, arrows, lenses, text blocks, pixelate, crop & rotate. • Links, hashtags and mentions are color-highlighted when composing. • Usernames are auto-completed when typing the @ symbol. • Links can be shortened when the message is sent using bit.ly, CloudApp, Droplr, Goo.gl, and yourls.org (all link-shorteners require an account). • Clipboard URL: If a URL is copied to the clipboard from another application, Linky will ask whether you want to use it. • URL Scheme to launch Linky from other apps using the x-callback-url specification (in-app documentation and examples). • VoiceOver accessibility for the visually impaired. • Universal App (iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro). • Supports iOS multitasking (Slide Over and Split View on the iPad). • Haptic feedbacks. • Supports both portrait and landscape orientations on the iPhone and the iPad.

About

Silverleaf Reader

Features
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Silverleaf is a calm, focused RSS reader designed for people who care about blogs. Built to work seamlessly with Micro.blog, Silverleaf keeps your reading list in sync across devices while staying fast, lightweight, and distraction-free. No algorithms, no noise—just the posts you choose, presented beautifully. Why Silverleaf? Micro.blog's Inkwell Sync Connect your Micro.blog account and keep feeds, read status, and bookmarks in sync automatically. A Reader, Not a Feed Farm Silverleaf is designed for thoughtful reading, not endless scrolling. Clean typography and a minimalist layout help you focus on the writing. Fast & Lightweight Opens instantly, syncs quietly in the background, and stays out of your way. Offline Reading Save posts and read them later—even without an internet connection. Privacy-First No tracking, no analytics, no ads. Your reading habits are yours alone. Silverleaf is made by Silverpine Software, an independent studio focused on crafting thoughtful, long-lasting apps. If you enjoy reading blogs the way they were meant to be read, Silverleaf is for you.

Screenshots

Linky4 screens
Silverleaf Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Silverleaf Reader at Free against Linky's $5.99. Silverleaf Reader also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Linky's advantage is chart position (#80 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Silverleaf Reader is free to download; Linky costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linky ships an update every 2 months, Silverleaf Reader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Linky versus Silverleaf Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkySilverleaf Reader
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (292 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings292 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB261 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPragmatic CodeSilver Pine Software

Bugs and requests

Linky

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Text shots not working after iOS updates
  • URL and title copying not functioning
  • Links not appearing in expected locations
  • Setup instructions don't match actual app interface
  • Account removal after app updates
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  • Illegible labels and buttons in some versions
  • Accessibility settings being ignored

Requested features

13 requests
  • macOS/Mac version of the app
  • Native Micro.blog integration
  • Scheduled/delayed posting functionality
  • Dark mode/night mode support
  • Cross-device settings synchronization
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  • Multi-Facebook account support
  • Tumblr and LinkedIn integration
  • Vero platform support
  • iMessage and WhatsApp direct sharing
  • Ability to reshare past links
  • In-app scheduling as premium feature
  • Universal dark/night mode
  • Apple News support

Silverleaf Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linky

No in-app purchases

None

Silverleaf Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linky free?
Linky costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silverleaf Reader free?
Silverleaf Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linky or Silverleaf Reader have ads?
Neither Linky nor Silverleaf Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linky or Silverleaf Reader?
Linky ships an update every 2 months, and Silverleaf Reader every 8 days. Most recently, Linky was updated on October 17, 2026 and Silverleaf Reader on October 16, 2026.

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