# Link vs Beyond

The clearest difference is rating: Beyond at 5.0 against Link's 3.0. Link's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Link sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Beyond sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beyond holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link | Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-connect-related-things/id6444276858/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-thinking-notes/id6758373272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poke Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140397641) | [俊 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703252943) |

## What reviewers say

### Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-connect-related-things/id6444276858)

Organize your knowledge by creating interconnected cards and building a personal knowledge graph. Establish relationships between ideas, add tags for easy retrieval, and link to external resources to deepen your understanding.

**Highlights:** Create interconnected knowledge cards, Build personal knowledge graphs, Establish pre- and post-relationships, Tag management for easy search, Link to external notes and websites, Organize scattered knowledge points

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Link Annual Membership(Half) | $2.99 | per year |
| Link Annual Membership | $3.99 | per year |
| Link Pro Lifetime(Half) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Link Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Link Support | $14.99 | one-time |


### Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-thinking-notes/id6758373272)

This app provides a dedicated space for capturing quotes and personal thoughts, then prompts you to respond and reflect. It visually balances your collected ideas with your own insights, fostering deeper understanding and connection between concepts. Import notes from other services and enjoy a quiet, personal environment for thoughtful writing.

**Highlights:** Capture quotes and excerpts, Respond to prompts with personal writing, Visualize thinking balance, Connect ideas through references, Import from Kindle, Readwise, WeRead, Create calm share cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beyond Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Beyond Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link free?

Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beyond free?

Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Link or Beyond?

Beyond is rated higher. Link averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Beyond averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Link or Beyond have ads?

Neither Link nor Beyond shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Link or Beyond?

Link ships an update weekly, and Beyond weekly. Most recently, Link was updated on June 10, 2026 and Beyond on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*