DEFA vs Linkdrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DEFA
Control DEFA vehicle and home heating, security, and alarm systems remotely. Monitor temperatures, battery voltage, and receive alerts for theft or speed limit breaches. Manage multiple heating zones and integrate with car alarms.
- Remote engine and interior heater control
- Monitor battery voltage and temperature
- GPS tracking and theft alerts
- Burglar alarm notifications
- Control up to 6 heating zones
- Weather forecast display
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With this app you will be able to remote control the following DEFA systems: - DEFA Link Hub with WarmUp and/or GPS Link - DEFA Bluetooth® Hub with WarmUp - DEFA Base Unit PRO - DEFA Base Unit DIY DEFA Link Hub gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA WarmUp, Security, and Finder system in your vehicle, from anywhere in the world. You can also connect the Link Hub to your DVS90 car alarm system to get burglar alarm notifications. DEFA Bluetooth® Hub gives you local control of your DEFA WarmUp system in your vehicle. Only devices supporting Bluetooth® LE and using iOS 8.0 and newer can communicate with the Bluetooth® Hub. DEFA Base Unit PRO and Base Unit DIY gives you remote control possibilities of your DEFA Home heating and alarm system in your cabin or house, from anywhere in the world. WarmUp features: Turn engine and interior heater ON and OFF directly or by a timer. The system will automatically start pre-heating depending on outside temperature or according to fixed pre-heating times. You can also monitor whether the 230V mains cable is connected or not. With Link Hub you can monitor the battery voltage of the vehicle and get an alert when the battery voltage is low. You can also monitor inside and outside temperatures. With Bluetooth® Hub you can monitor the outside temperature and the battery voltage of the vehicle. GPS Link features: Be alerted if your vehicle is stolen (started and/or moved) or if your pre-configured speed limit is exceeded. You can also look up your vehicle on a map at any time. Base Unit PRO and DIY features: Control heating for up to 6 separate zones. You can set each zone to manual ON/OFF, thermostat or regulator modes independently. Turn burglar alarm ON/OFF. Remote control your Nobø thermostats directly. In addition, the weather forecast is displayed for your location. The system will monitor power outages, monitor up to 6 different temperatures, and a range of additional features. You can also connect wireless burglary detectors. All features are available through this app. Alerts are sent to your phone and/or email. Note! DEFA Link Hub and Base Unit products require a subscription. DEFA Bluetooth Hub does not require a subscription. All products require an installation of hardware. For more information see www.defa.com or ask your DEFA dealer.
Linkdrop
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Linkdrop is a simple, elegant way to save links — and nothing gets in your way. No accounts. No clutter. No distractions. Just a smooth, native experience built entirely for iPhone. Linkdrop helps you quickly capture what you find online and keep it organized, without slowing you down. Every interaction is designed to feel instant, intuitive, and lightweight — from sharing a link to managing your collections. You can save from Safari, Instagram, TikTok — or almost any other app with a Share button. Whether it’s an article, a recipe, a video, or a post — just tap “Share” and drop it in. Your data stays on your device, powered by Core Data and SwiftUI. No cloud sync. No tracking. Just peace of mind. Whether you're saving for later, gathering inspiration, or collecting for a project, Linkdrop lets you stay focused on what matters: the content. Key Features Share links directly from Safari, Instagram, TikTok, or any other app Organize with custom collections or use Quick Drops Add personal notes to any link Edit, move, favorite, or share links Search and manage everything in one clean view Private by design — all data stays on your device No ads, no subscriptions One-time purchase. Yours to keep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DEFA at Free against Linkdrop's $1.99. DEFA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Linkdrop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
DEFA is free to download; Linkdrop costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DEFA ships an update every 5 months, Linkdrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DEFA | Linkdrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DEFA AS | Johnny Oberg |
In-app purchases
DEFA
No in-app purchases
Linkdrop
No in-app purchases









