Comparison

Link Cluster vs Zettel

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

Head to head
About

Link Cluster

Organize and manage your web links with automatic enrichment and cross-device syncing. Categorize links into clusters, add notes, and archive content for offline access. Seamlessly integrates across all Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Link clustering and organization
  • Automatic link enrichment (images, descriptions)
  • Offline archiving of web content
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Built-in web browser
  • Export links as PDF, webarchive, and more
  • Import bookmarks from other browsers
Features
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Link Cluster is your go-to tool for collecting, organizing, finding links, and syncing them across Apple devices with iCloud. In today's digital age, the internet is teeming with articles on virtually every topic imaginable: recipes, tutorials, ideas, quotes, and more. Keeping track of it all can be overwhelming. Enter Link Cluster - your solution for organizing and managing your link collection. 
With Link Cluster, you can categorize links into clusters and add notes as needed. Looking for that favorite recipe? Find it easily and recreate it perfectly every time with the help of your notes. 
Each link is automatically enriched with images and descriptions, which can be customized as per your preference. The app also allows you to archive links, view them with the integrated web browser, share with friends, or open in other apps for added convenience. 
Designed exclusively for the Apple ecosystem, Link Cluster integrates seamlessly across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS and watchOS. Thanks to iCloud, your link collection syncs automatically in the background, eliminating the need to manage multiple collections. 
Experience the simplicity and efficiency of Link Cluster - your personal link assistant for the Apple world. KEY FEATURES: Link Clustering: Sort and manage your links into customizable folders, known as clusters. Automated Link Collection: Configure your clusters to automatically collect links based on specific criteria. For example, all links with "apple" in the URL can be automatically directed to a designated cluster. Searchable Links: Easily search through your collection of links. Auto-Download Link Cluster automatically downloads images, descriptions, and titles of websites behind the links. Notes: Add personal notes to your links for easy reference. Offline Archiving: Archive websites behind your links for offline use. Export: Export and share website as PDF or webarchive, .webloc, .url, .csv or .html. iCloud Sync: All your links and clusters are synced across all your devices via iCloud. Built-in Browser: If you want, you don't have to leave the app to browse your links within the app. Safari App Extension: On macOS, manage your links and clusters directly from the Safari toolbar. Easy Link Addition: Add new links from within the app or using the share feature from any other app. Share and Copy Links: Easily share and copy links from the app to use elsewhere. Import bookmarks: Import your bookmarks from Safari and other browsers and apps. -------------- Link Cluster can be downloaded and tested for free. If you want to add more than 10 links, you can unlock the full version in the app settings. Universal Purchase - You'll only need to purchase once on the App Store to get the app on all platforms. (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro) This is a one time purchase. No fees or subscriptions.

About

Zettel

This app offers a minimalist note-taking experience, focusing on a single, full-screen note at a time. It features a unique swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback and simple tag functionality for easy organization. Notes are saved as plain Markdown files for versatile use.

Highlights
  • Single full-screen note interface
  • Swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback
  • Simple hashtag tagging system
  • Plain Markdown file export
  • Works with Files app
  • Dark mode support
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Zettel - Quick Notes for iOS. Write. Swipe to tear. Done. Zettel brings the satisfying feeling of ripping paper to your iPhone. What makes it different: - One note at a time: Full screen. No tabs, no folders, no mess. Just you and your thoughts. - Tear to clear: Swipe from the edge and drag across the screen. Your note tears away with haptic feedback that actually feels real. - Tags that work: Type #anything and it becomes a tag. Find notes instantly without setting up complicated systems. - Your files, anywhere: Notes are plain Markdown files. Edit them in other apps, sync however you want, or just keep them local. Perfect for: - Quick thoughts - Meeting notes - Daily journaling - Project ideas Simple by design: - iPhone only (as it should be) - Works with Files app - Dark mode included - No account required - Zero tracking Built by someone who got tired of overcomplicated note apps. Sometimes the best tools are the simplest ones.

Screenshots

Link Cluster4 screens
Zettel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Link Cluster at Free against Zettel's $2.99. Link Cluster also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Zettel's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume and ads 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

Link Cluster is free to download; Zettel costs $2.99 up front. Link Cluster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zettel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zettel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Link Cluster's written reviews are positive against 89% of Zettel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link Cluster ships an update every 3 months, Zettel monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Link Cluster versus Zettel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink ClusterZettel
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank—#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel WittAlexander Moritz Weichart

Customer experience

Link Cluster

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.2%

Zettel

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Link Cluster

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99
None

Zettel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link Cluster free?
Link Cluster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zettel free?
Zettel costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Link Cluster or Zettel?
Zettel is rated higher. Link Cluster averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Zettel averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Link Cluster or Zettel have ads?
Neither Link Cluster nor Zettel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link Cluster or Zettel?
Link Cluster ships an update every 3 months, and Zettel monthly. Most recently, Link Cluster was updated on September 17, 2026 and Zettel on September 8, 2026.

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