Linkding Web Extension vs TextDrop for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linkding Web Extension
This Safari extension simplifies bookmarking by pre-populating your self-hosted Linkding service with the current URL. It offers an options page for server address customization and is easily enabled through iOS Settings.
- Pre-populates Linkding with current URL
- Customizable server address
- Easy enabling via iOS Settings
- Opens Linkding page directly
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This is a simple safari extension for Linkding, a self-hosted bookmark manager service. You can find it at https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding. This extension simply opens Linkding page with your URL pre-populated. It also provides an Options page where you can customize your linkding server address. The first time you use the extension, it will open the Options page where you can configure the host name. If you need to update the host address, follow these steps: 1. Go to iOS's Settings 2. Go to Safari 3. Go to Extensions 4. Click on Linkding in the list 5. Switch on Linkding (this will enable the extension and allow you to continue to step 6) 6. Click on Settings
TextDrop for Safari
Instantly save selected web text as a plain text file directly from Safari. This extension bypasses copy-pasting and text editors, offering a one-click solution for efficient content capture. It's ideal for researchers, developers, and students needing portable text for any application or AI service.
- Save selected web text instantly
- One-click download
- Auto-detects main content
- Creates universal plain text files
- Bypasses copy-pasting
- No format restrictions
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This Safari extension instantly saves selected web text as a text file. Skip copy-pasting and launching text editors—just download with one click. If no text is selected, it auto-detects and saves the main content. A simple tool for efficient workflows. Originally built to translate or summarize non-native language texts and avoid the hassle of repeated copy-pasting with generative AI services bypassing token limits, this extension creates universal plain text files instead of formatted notes. This gives you complete flexibility to use your captured content with any application, AI service, or text processing tool without format restrictions. Perfect for researchers, developers, students, and everyday users who need web content in the most compatible format for maximum portability and versatility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Linkding Web Extension at $0.99 against TextDrop for Safari's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Linkding Web Extension costs $0.99 and TextDrop for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Linkding Web Extension | TextDrop for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tuan Nguyen | hkitago |
Customer experience
Linkding Web Extension
TextDrop for Safari
In-app purchases
Linkding Web Extension
No in-app purchases
TextDrop for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
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