Comparison

Bookmark URL Saver vs PDF OCR Pro

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

PDF OCR Pro

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF files. It allows you to extract text using OCR, convert PDFs to images, secure documents with passwords, and merge or split files. It also enables creating PDFs from images and converting webpages into PDF format, all while ensuring your data remains private through offline processing.

Highlights
  • Extract text with OCR
  • Convert PDF to images
  • Secure PDFs with passwords
  • Merge or split PDFs
  • Create PDFs from images
  • Convert webpages to PDF
  • Compress file size
Features
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Struggling with PDF files? Say hello to PDFOCR—your all-in-one toolkit for managing and enhancing PDF documents! Whether you’re dealing with scanned PDFs without searchable text, or need specific features for better file sharing, PDFOCR makes it simple and efficient: • Extract Text with OCR: Convert scanned PDFs into searchable files by extracting embedded text. • Convert PDF to Images: Need images instead? Turn PDF pages into high-quality images with ease. • Secure Your PDFs: Add passwords or set permissions to control access, copying, or printing. • Merge or Split PDFs: Combine multiple PDFs into one, or split large documents as needed. • Create PDFs from Images: Batch your images into a single, polished PDF file. • Webpage to PDF: You can turn a long webpage into multiple PDF pages. Your Privacy Matters All tasks are performed offline, ensuring your documents are never uploaded to a server. Additional Features Include: • Compress file size without quality loss. • Extract specific text or pages from PDFs. • Remove security restrictions effortlessly. PDFOCR is continually updated with new tools to make your PDF tasks easier! Currently Available Tools: • OCR PDF • Manage Passwords & Permissions • Remove Security • Optimize File Size • Convert Images to PDF • Convert a Webpage to PDF • Merge or Split PDFs • Convert PDFs to Images • Extract TXT, RTF, or Specific Pages Have questions or feedback? Contact us anytime at support@layerz.app. Your perfect PDF assistant is here—try PDFOCR today!

Screenshots

Bookmark URL Saver4 screens
PDF OCR Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDF OCR Pro at none against Bookmark URL Saver's 12. PDF OCR Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Bookmark URL Saver's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PDF OCR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF OCR Pro 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 57 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, PDF OCR Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bookmark URL Saver versus PDF OCR Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmark URL SaverPDF OCR Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (57 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYoussef IsmailiLayerz Corp.

Customer experience

Bookmark URL Saver

All ratings57 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.2%

PDF OCR Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Bookmark URL Saver

Subscriptions7
  • Trace Pro$1.991 Month
  • Prismoria Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • All Access$2.991 Month
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  • Trace Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
  • All Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Trace Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Trace Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Free Lifetime offerFree
  • Trace Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Trace Pro$19.99
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  • Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Trace Lifetime$39.99
None

PDF OCR Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookmark URL Saver free?
Bookmark URL Saver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF OCR Pro free?
PDF OCR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bookmark URL Saver or PDF OCR Pro?
PDF OCR Pro is rated higher. Bookmark URL Saver averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while PDF OCR Pro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Bookmark URL Saver or PDF OCR Pro have ads?
Neither Bookmark URL Saver nor PDF OCR Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmark URL Saver or PDF OCR Pro?
Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, and PDF OCR Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Bookmark URL Saver was updated on September 13, 2026 and PDF OCR Pro on August 17, 2026.

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