Comparison

URL Manager Pro vs Terminology

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

Terminology

Explore the English language with this comprehensive tool. It offers dictionary and thesaurus functions, along with research capabilities to dive deeper into words and phrases. Extend its functionality with custom resources for web and app searches.

Highlights
  • Offline U.S. English dictionary
  • Synonyms, antonyms, and word relations
  • Customizable resources for web and app searches
  • Favorite and create term lists
  • Audio pronunciations
  • Wildcard and spelling suggestions
  • iCloud sync and backup
Features
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Terminology is a browser for the English language – part dictionary, part thesaurus and part research tool. Terminology makes it easy to explore words and phrases, diving down to more and less specific terms - accessing web resources and other apps for more detail and sharing. More than a dictionary, Terminology can be extended with custom resources to search the Internet and other reference apps – making it a great place to satisfy any of your curiosities. ## DICTIONARY, THESAURUS & SEARCH ## - Offline U.S. English dictionary and word reference with simple, straightforward definitions. Based on the latest version of the Open English WordNet - Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and deeper word relations such as more and less specific words, part, part of, members, member of, pertains to, and more - Favorite and create lists of terms - Word browsing history - Add your notes to any term - Audio pronunciations - Wildcard (?,*) searching - Spelling suggestions - Fast, reliable iCloud (CloudKit) sync and backup of history, favorites, notes, and resources ## EXTENSIBLE RESOURCES ## Resources provide quick links to look up and search your terms on websites and in other apps. Ready to use resources for popular reference sites like Wikipedia, ChatGPT, Google, IMDb, and more, or create your own with simple URL templates. Get more creative with AI resources to drill down on pre-populated prompts. ## MORE FEATURES ## - Share extension lets you access Terminology from a text selection in any app - Control Center integration for quick search - Spotlight and Handoff support - Great support for Accessibility features like VoiceOver and Dynamic Text. - Shortcuts support ## TERMINOLOGY PRO ## Terminology is always free to use, but you can get more out of the app with a Terminology Pro: * Custom resources * Unlimited term lists * Unlimited notes per term Terminology Pro is a reasonable annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. ## SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ## * Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period * Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were initially charged for the subscription * Subscriptions can be managed or canceled by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase Have questions? Email support@agiletortoise.com. Terms: https://agiletortoise.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://agiletortoise.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

URL Manager Pro4 screens
Terminology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Terminology at 4.7 against URL Manager Pro's 3.9. Terminology also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 7) and review sentiment (71% vs 53%). URL Manager Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Terminology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminology holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminology has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of URL Manager Pro's written reviews are positive against 71% of Terminology's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URL Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, Terminology every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
URL Manager Pro versus Terminology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURL Manager ProTerminology
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlco BlomAgile Tortoise

Customer experience

URL Manager Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative39.2%

Terminology

All ratings1,093 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative26.6%

User reviews

URL Manager Pro

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Long-time user loyalty
  • 👍 Centralized bookmark management
  • 👍 Cross-browser compatibility
  • 👍 Good value for money (for some)
  • 👍 Useful for serious bookmarkers

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive full version ($35)
  • 👎 Free version is limited/junk
  • 👎 Poor user experience (UX)
  • 👎 Outdated documentation/website
  • 👎 Performance issues/crashes

Terminology

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Often used, helpful for finding words
  • 🔍 Precise and detailed definitions
  • 🔗 Integrates well with other apps and services
  • 🔍 Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus
  • 💻 Works great on both iOS and macOS

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model requires paying to remove ads
  • 🔄 Functionality reduced in recent update
  • 🔍 Some words missing from the dictionary
  • 🔍 Clunky interface and navigation in latest version
  • 🔍 Customization options behind paywall

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

Terminology

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard does not always appear when tapping search
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Difficulty adjusting volume for word pronunciations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to review and manage favorite words
  • Implement quiz or flashcard features for learning new words
  • Improve keyboard integration and shortcuts
  • Add more comprehensive dictionary coverage
  • Provide option to revert to previous app version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

URL Manager Pro

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

Terminology

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is URL Manager Pro free?
URL Manager Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminology free?
Terminology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, URL Manager Pro or Terminology?
Terminology is rated higher. URL Manager Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Terminology averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do URL Manager Pro or Terminology have ads?
Neither URL Manager Pro nor Terminology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, URL Manager Pro or Terminology?
URL Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Terminology every 4 weeks. Most recently, URL Manager Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and Terminology on October 23, 2026.

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