Google Chrome vs Magnet Linker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Chrome
This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.
- Fast and secure browsing
- Google Search and Lens integration
- Enhanced protection mode
- Password manager
- Cross-device sync
- Tab groups
- Autofill
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.
Magnet Linker
This app bypasses iOS limitations, allowing you to easily copy magnet:// links from websites and other apps. Once redirected, you can quickly copy the link to your clipboard for sharing or use with other tools. It simplifies managing magnet links on your iPhone or iPad.
- Copy magnet:// links
- Bypass iOS limitations
- Redirect magnet links
- Share links easily
- Simple link management
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By default, iOS does not allow you to copy magnet:// links directly from websites or apps. Magnet Linker is here to solve that limitation. When you tap a magnet link, iOS redirects you to this app, where you can easily copy the link to your clipboard. From there, you can share it or use it with your preferred tools and services—no hassle, no workarounds. Whether you're organizing files or sharing links, Magnet Linker makes managing magnet:// links on your iPhone or iPad fast and simple. Note: Magnet Linker is a utility for copying and sharing magnet links only. It does not download or manage torrent files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against Magnet Linker's 4.2. Google Chrome also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 741) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). Magnet Linker's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Magnet Linker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 741, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 71% of Magnet Linker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Magnet Linker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Chrome | Magnet Linker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.9M ratings) — better | 4.2 (741 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | 70.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.9M — better | 741 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #2 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 410 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alain Stulz | |
Customer experience
Google Chrome
Magnet Linker
User reviews
Google Chrome
From 3.9M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes
Magnet Linker
From 741 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works as expected
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Does exactly what it claims
- 👍 Solves a specific problem
- 👍 Useful for iOS users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work on Safari
- 🐛 Confirmation popup blocks keyboard shortcuts
- 🔒 Requires credit/debit card
Bugs and requests
Google Chrome
Reported bugs
4 issues- Keyboard issues and lags
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
- Unreliable bookmark syncing
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable UI and layout options
- Improved tab management and session recovery
- Better support for extensions and add-ons
- Enhanced password management and syncing
Magnet Linker
Reported bugs
2 issues- Magnet links don't work/pop up
- Last magnet URL cannot be cleared
Requested features
2 requests- Safari extension to copy magnet links
- Ability to turn magnet links into .torrent files
In-app purchases
Google Chrome
- 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
- 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
- 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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- 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
- Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
- Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
- Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
- 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
- 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- 5 TB$24.991 Month
- 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
- 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
- Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
- 5 TB$249.991 Year
Magnet Linker
- Upgrade to Pro (Special Offer)$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Magnet Linker Pro$2.99
Questions
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