Link By vs ShapeX by Informa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Link By
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LINK BY Text is code! Text is everything! Commercial radar ecological chain technology leads new business models. Link By APP consists of core modules such as business radar, corporate consulting, intelligent word search, direct purchase mall, and business negotiation, which can meet the business needs of users at different levels around the world. Has unique advantages: 1) Text codes can satisfy both human reading and machine recognition. 2) Different from traditional QR code technology, text code technology can carry more sophisticated rich media information. 3) Once the text code is registered, it becomes an intangible asset and is unique. 4) Commercial radar intelligently matches the upstream and downstream ecology, completely breaking the Internet data island and reducing platform traffic costs. 5) Intelligent word search with business purposes as the core filters out information interference and makes more valuable business information available at your fingertips. 6) Instant communication: Communicate instantly so you donβt miss any business opportunities. 7) Talk to successful people and listen to the thoughts and interpretations of business leaders. Answer basic business questions for companies. 8) The direct shopping mall integrates social functions, decentralized platform management, and accurately matches products. 9) Trend analysis and professional financial data analysis of 5W+ listed companies around the world, providing a reference line for leading companies for corporate development. 10) Multilingual service. The same text contains information in multiple languages, providing users with a convenient native-language experience.
ShapeX by Informa
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Discover the emerging technologies presented via the Informa Markets tech show series in Asia and beyond. Event Platform Capabilities: Exhibitor Directory: Browse a comprehensive list of exhibitors and their offerings. Product Showcase: Discover and explore a wide range of products from various sectors including battery recycling, energy storage technology, manufacturing equipment, e-mobility charging pile,building services,architecture and new energy transformation. Meeting Requests: Visitors are enabled to schedule and request meetings with exhibitors directly through the app. Conference: Browse free and paid conference sessions through the app and bookmark for easy scheduling. Show Floorplan: Easily view the show floorplan and booth layout in the app. Effortless Lead Capture: Easily capture visitor information by scanning their badges. (Exhibitor only) Accurate & Real-Time Data: Access precise and up-to-date lead details, eliminating manual entry errors. (Exhibitor only) Join the future of tech show experiences with ShapeX!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShapeX by Informa at none against Link By's 4. ShapeX by Informa also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Link By's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Link By sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ShapeX by Informa asks for nothing beyond the download.
Link By ships an update monthly, ShapeX by Informa every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link By | ShapeX by Informa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Clavis Sinica Limited | Informa PLC |
In-app purchases
Link By
- US$50$50.00
- US$100$100.00
- US$200$200.00
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- US$300$300.00
ShapeX by Informa
No in-app purchases






