Comparison

URL Manager Pro vs Techly

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

Head to head
About

URL Manager Pro

This app helps you organize and manage your web bookmarks efficiently. It allows you to save URLs from any browser or app, add notes, and categorize them into folders. You can also share, export, and automate bookmark management with support for various browsers and Apple Shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Bookmark management
  • Add notes to bookmarks
  • Create and manage folders
  • Color-coded bookmarks and folders
  • Open bookmarks in multiple browsers
  • Export bookmarks to HTML
  • Apple Shortcuts integration
Features
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URL Manager Pro is a bookmark manager for the web and includes a share extension. While surfing the web using Safari or another web browser, you can bookmark the web page using the Share button and then add the bookmark to URL Manager Pro. Any selected text on the web page, will be automatically copied to the note field of the bookmark. If you want to add a note, that is also possible. You can also bookmark any web URL that any other app might make available after you use the share button. It supports the following features: - user guide (PDF) - creating bookmarks - adding bookmarks - adding notes to bookmarks - creating folders - moving bookmarks to folders - deleting bookmarks and folders - colorise bookmarks and folders - opening (launching) bookmarks - opening bookmarks in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi etc. - emailing bookmarks - printing bookmarks - sorting bookmarks - selecting bookmarks - searching bookmarks - copy URL(s) of bookmark(s) (several formats) - mail bookmarks in HTML format - export bookmarks to an HTML file - Tweet (X) bookmarks - showing name, URL and note - showing date added attribute - support for Apple Shortcuts - compatibility with URL Manager Pro for macOS - make several collections (documents) of bookmarks Some examples: 1) build a collection of bookmarks for your research project 2) build another collection to fund your research project 3) use it as a Clipboard or Notepad of often used URLs you need to copy and paste 4) use it to print a handout to give to a class with reference documentation URLs 5) use Apple Shortcuts to automate

About

Techly

Features
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Technology doesn’t have to be complicated. Techly is your simple helper for everything related to smartphones, tablets, the internet, and modern devices. The app explains technology in clear language, without technical jargon or confusing explanations. Whether you want to know what a USB-C port is, which phone is right for you, or why your Wi-Fi isn’t working — Techly helps you quickly and in a way that’s easy to understand. A lot of tech explanations are hard to follow. Techly translates them into simple everyday language with short, clear explanations and easy-to-understand examples. If you want, you can also get more detailed information. Features of Techly * Technology encyclopedia with simple explanations of terms like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, or USB-C * Purchase advice for smartphones, tablets, and other devices based on your needs * Tech news explained simply so you immediately understand important updates * Photo recognition (premium feature) to identify cables, devices, and ports * Voice and text search for easy questions Techly was built for people who want to understand technology without needing any prior knowledge. The app is clean, easy to navigate, and designed with a simple, readable layout. Premium Features * Answers to all your questions * Photo recognition for devices and cables * Advanced purchase recommendations * Voice assistant Techly replaces complicated manuals and long internet searches. Instead, you get direct and easy-to-understand answers. Understanding technology has never been this easy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

URL Manager Pro4 screens
Techly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: URL Manager Pro at none against Techly's shown. URL Manager Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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. URL Manager Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Techly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URL Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, Techly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
URL Manager Pro versus Techly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURL Manager ProTechly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlco BlomAnnika Koenemann

Bugs and requests

URL Manager Pro

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Tags not appearing in tag list
  • Exporting does not include tags info
  • App not working on iPhone (iOS 17.1.1)
  • Couldn't import document error
  • Not working on macOS Ventura
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  • Japanese text corruption
  • Not Catalina compatible
  • Not Firefox compatible
  • Program crashes on opening
  • Character corruption in URLs
  • Inconsistent behavior with Mountain Lion/Lion

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to import HTML file
  • Preserve folder structure on import
  • More granular export options (e.g., exclude date attributes)
  • Sync with Pinboard and online services
  • Drag and drop from browser to folder
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  • Drag and drop for sorting within the app
  • Create a right-click menu for actions
  • Name new library on creation
  • Enable autosave by default
  • Allow testing before purchase
  • Visual bookmarking
  • Web 2.0/3.0 features
  • Export folders of URLs
  • Support for Retina screens
  • Create aliases for bookmarks/folders
  • Web archive creation
  • Export last access date

Techly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

URL Manager Pro

One-time1
  • URL Manager Pro macOS Upgrade$34.99
2 purchases

Techly

Subscriptions2
  • Techly Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Techly Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is URL Manager Pro free?
URL Manager Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Techly free?
Techly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do URL Manager Pro or Techly have ads?
Techly shows ads; URL Manager Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, URL Manager Pro or Techly?
URL Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Techly every 4 months. Most recently, URL Manager Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Techly on October 29, 2026.

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