# Original sound vs LinkBack

The clearest difference is rating: LinkBack at 5.0 against Original sound's 2.7. LinkBack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Original sound's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LinkBack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Original sound has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Original sound ships an update every 2 weeks, LinkBack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Original sound | LinkBack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-sound/id6444553957/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkback/id6475762967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 161 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yscoco Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650334192) | [金铃 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552879743) |

## What reviewers say

### Original sound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-sound/id6444553957)

This audio assistant offers personalized headphone controls, AI-powered real-time translation for conversations, and an intelligent agent for creative tasks and emotional support. It aims to enhance your auditory experience with advanced features and customization options.

**Highlights:** Personalized headphone control, AI full scene translation, Intelligent agent ecosystem, Professional EQ tuning, White noise meditation, Customizable pop-up visuals

**In-app purchases:** none


### LinkBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkback/id6475762967)

Securely back up your phone's photo gallery and contact list with this portable USB drive application. It easily connects to your smartphone to quickly save important data, ensuring your memories and contacts are safe. Supports Bluetooth camera button functionality.

**Highlights:** Secure photo gallery backup, Contact list backup, Easy smartphone connection, Portable USB drive functionality, Bluetooth camera button support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Original sound free?

Original sound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LinkBack free?

LinkBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Original sound or LinkBack?

LinkBack is rated higher. Original sound averages 2.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while LinkBack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Original sound or LinkBack have ads?

Original sound shows ads; LinkBack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Original sound or LinkBack?

Original sound ships an update every 2 weeks, and LinkBack every 10 days. Most recently, Original sound was updated on September 22, 2026 and LinkBack on September 19, 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.*