# Link vs Lightning Sync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link at none against Lightning Sync's 3. Link also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). Lightning Sync's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and device support. On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightning Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Link against 1.0 for Lightning Sync. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Link's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lightning Sync's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link | Lightning Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-s/id6469999784/reviews) | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-sync/id6742749461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lishun electric & communication Co.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712829825) | [振强 劳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515679559) |

## What reviewers say

### Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-s/id6469999784)

Record cycling routes in real-time, track performance metrics like speed and elevation, and visualize your rides on a map. Share your journeys on social media and connect with friends to exchange experiences. Analyze health data and save past routes for future reference.

**Highlights:** Real-time route recording, Performance data tracking (speed, distance, elevation), Cycling map visualization, Social media sharing, Calorie and heart rate tracking, Historical route logging

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightning Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-sync/id6742749461)

Access your iOS device's photos from your PC's web browser. Easily browse, convert images to JPG/PNG, and download them in batches. Unlock premium features with a subscription for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Access photos from PC web browser, Convert images to PNG/JPG, Batch download photos/videos, Preview photos/videos, Setup web server on iOS device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Premium Access | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium Access | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link free?

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

### Is Lightning Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Link or Lightning Sync?

Link and Lightning Sync are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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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.*