Comparison

Bookmark URL Saver vs Albus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bookmark URL Saver

Easily save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app. Organize your saved content into custom collections with tags and notes. Read saved items distraction-free, even offline, with powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Save links and screenshots from any app
  • Distraction-free reader
  • Offline reading
  • Organize with collections and tags
  • Powerful search
  • Syncs across devices via iCloud
Features
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Save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app -- then read them later, even offline. Trace is the bookmark manager for people who save a lot and hate losing track of it all. One tap from Safari, Instagram, X, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, or any app -- and your content is saved with the thumbnail, title, and source automatically. No copying, no pasting, no extra steps. Never lose something interesting again. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE - Save links, articles, videos, and web pages from any app using the share sheet - Import screenshots directly, even with limited photo library access - Auto-import screenshots as you take them - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Save PDFs with automatic thumbnail and page count - Capture anything using Siri Shortcuts without opening the app - Paste a link from your clipboard and save instantly DISTRACTION-FREE READER - Open saved articles in a clean reader with no ads or clutter - Customize font size and reading theme - Highlight text in multiple colors and add notes to any section - Read offline -- cached for planes, commutes, and subways - Highlights and notes sync across all your devices ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create collections to group content by topic, project, or mood - Color-coded tags with custom icons for flexible filtering - Filter captures by source website alongside your tags - Set a default collection so new saves go exactly where you want - Pin important items, archive what you have finished - Multi-select for quick batch actions - Password-protect and hide private collections POWERFUL SEARCH - Search across titles, descriptions, notes, tags, and sources - Combine text search with tag and source filters - Find that article you saved months ago in seconds iPHONE AND iPAD - Designed for both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts - Full Split View and Slide Over support on iPad - Sidebar navigation for quick access to collections - Grid, list, and stack views to browse your way SWITCH FROM OTHER APPS - Import bookmarks from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox - Import your library from Raindrop or GoodLinks - Brings in your bookmarks, folders, and tags - Smart duplicate detection so nothing gets added twice iCLOUD SYNC - Save on iPhone, read on iPad, continue on Mac -- everything syncs automatically - Bookmarks, collections, tags, highlights, and notes all stay in sync - No account to create, no sign-up required MORE - Set reminders so you actually come back to saved items - Export to CSV, JSON, or HTML bookmarks anytime - Share collections or individual captures with anyone - Customizable app icon and tint colors - Smart duplicate detection to keep your library clean BUILT FOR PRIVACY No account. No data collection. No tracking. Everything stays in your iCloud account, on your devices, exactly where it should be. PERFECT FOR - Researchers collecting reference material - Students saving study resources - Designers gathering visual inspiration - Writers and content creators organizing research - Shoppers saving products and wish lists - Anyone who takes a lot of screenshots or bookmarks things online NEW IN 2.0 - Now available on Mac -- save on any device, pick up on another - Set any collection as your default for new captures - Redesigned collection indicators with pin and default badges - Refined glass design with cleaner visual hierarchy - Updated share extension with new paywall and smoother flow - Improved onboarding experience - Stability improvements and bug fixes Download Trace and stop losing track of articles, screenshots, and ideas. Terms of Use: https://www.theblackholecompany.com/termsConditions.html

About

Albus

This voice assistant provides real-time conversational AI, allowing users to ask questions, get notes, and explore information through speech and images. It remembers past conversations for continuity and offers visual productivity features powered by multi-modal intelligence.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech assistant
  • Conversational AI
  • Image recognition and analysis
  • Persistent conversation memory
  • Visual productivity features
  • Semantic AI technology
Features
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Albus offers a real-time speech assistant with a variety of life-like voices. Do research, get notes, capture and ask about images. It will create a unique and personal assistant for you over time. Albus recognises conversations so you can continue to them anytime. It offers a visual productivity experiences based on best in class multi-modal intelligence models. You can subscribe Albus Pro to gain access to all features: Life-like voices, increased assistant time, and real-time knowledge support. We offer monthly and annual subscription options with flexible cancellation anytime. Albus is your ultimate companion for exploration, learning, and creativity with its semantic AI technology: * Ask Anything, Anytime: Engage in real-time conversations with our intelligent speech assistant. Ask questions, get answers, and expand your knowledge on any topic. * Capture and Explore: Snap a photo of anything you see and let Albus's visual and semantic intelligence provide insights, identify objects, and answer your questions. * Leave Notes, Continue Conversations: Albus remembers your conversations, so you can pick up right where you left off. Leave notes, ask follow-up questions, and keep your knowledge organized. Albus' semantic intelligence recognizes patterns and connections, enabling you to explore new ideas, generate creative content, and enhance your problem-solving skills. Download to unlock the power of AI in your daily life! Get access to full Albus product suite. Check out every feature on: https://albus.org/ Terms of use: https://albus.org/terms Privacy policy: https://albus.org/privacy

Screenshots

Bookmark URL Saver4 screens
Albus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bookmark URL Saver at 58 against Albus's 1. Bookmark URL Saver also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Albus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bookmark URL Saver sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Albus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Albus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmark URL Saver has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bookmark URL Saver's written reviews are positive against 100% of Albus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, Albus weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bookmark URL Saver versus Albus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmark URL SaverAlbus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (58 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB96 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYoussef IsmailiAlbus Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Bookmark URL Saver

All ratings58 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%

Albus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bookmark URL Saver

Subscriptions3
  • Prismoria Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Trace Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Trace Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Trace Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Trace Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Albus

Subscriptions2
  • Albus Pro$20.001 Month
  • Albus Pro$190.001 Year

Questions

Is Bookmark URL Saver free?
Bookmark URL Saver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albus free?
Albus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookmark URL Saver or Albus?
Albus is rated higher. Bookmark URL Saver averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Albus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bookmark URL Saver or Albus have ads?
Neither Bookmark URL Saver nor Albus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmark URL Saver or Albus?
Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, and Albus weekly. Most recently, Bookmark URL Saver was updated on October 30, 2026 and Albus on October 30, 2026.

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